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Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words by Cliff Reed Bubbles in the river we may seem to some – transient, insubstantial, empty; but we are here to effervesce with loving worship, to reflect the divine rainbow in our fragile souls, to treasure within us, for a moment, the breath … Read more
Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words by by Cliff Reed (adapted) As the true prophets of God have always told us, the Divine will is for mercy and compassion, love and justice. May we never suppose that vengeance and cruelty, hatred and murder, serve the Divine purpose. In the spirit … Read more
Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words by Cliff Reed As the true prophets of God have always told us, the Divine will is for mercy and compassion, love and justice. May we, and all true worshippers of the one true God, never suppose that vengeance and cruelty, hatred and … Read more
Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words by Mark Hutchinson Here’s a harvest hope That this thankful thing For food and Earth and life; Becomes a gratitude thing Not for now, or for us But for everybody and everything. May Lammas Blessings be the wish May Lughnasadh be truly fresh In gratitude … Read more
Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words by Andy Pakula Come into this circle of community. Come into this sacred space. Be not tentative. Bring your whole self! Bring the joy that makes your heart sing. Bring your kindness and your compassion. Bring also your sorrow, your pain. Bring your … Read more
Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words by Mark Hutchinson, based on Theodore Parker Here may we hold in prayer the world’s sternness and severity, the sorrows that stain our face in tears. May we hold hearts that run over with sadness and distress. Some sufferings may never bring a … Read more
Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words by David Usher (adapted) We come together today, seeking a reality beyond our narrow selves; that binds us in compassion, love, and understanding to other human beings, and to the interdependent web of all living things. May our hearts and minds be opened this hour, … Read more
Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words by David Usher (adapted) We come together today, seeking a reality beyond our narrow selves; that binds us in compassion, love, and understanding to other human beings, and to the interdependent web of all living things. May our hearts and minds be opened … Read more
Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words by Andy Pakula Come into this circle of community. Come into this sacred space. Be not tentative. Bring your whole self! Bring the joy that makes your heart sing. Bring your kindness and your compassion. Bring also your sorrow, your pain. Bring your … Read more
Prelude Melodia Africana I by Ludovico Einaudi Opening Words Summer Solstice by Cliff Reed Long, long days that fade imperceptibly into short nights; The hush descending on countryside and garden as springtime songbirds fall silent; Ripening fields of wheat and barley, whispering of harvest-time to come; It is midsummer, and our thoughts turn to holidays … Read more