January 28, 2024
The Art of Loving the World
As we close our month on liberating love, we turn to the earth and the ordinary pace of all living beings. Drawn by the words of the poet Billy Collins to exercise aimless love, we draw our attention to the spiritual practice of presence.
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Order of Service
Prelude
Welcome: Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner and Chris Budin
Welcome to Fidel Garcia from Sage, Eldercare
Hymn #21 For the Beauty of the Earth Tami Petty on vocals, piano & guitar
Chalice Lighting: Daniel Cymbala
Story: Tisha & the Blossom, Dr. Tuli Patel
Candle Lighting: Maureen Erwin and Cathy Menendez
Hymn #1031 Filled with Loving Kindness
Meditation: Lavender Dr. Tuli Patel
Testimonial: Jennifer Skarda-McCann
Offering: There are three ways to give to Beacon’s mission of radical inclusion, feeding the human spirit and healing the world.
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Offertory: The Blue Green Hills of Earth by Kim Oler and Annie’s Song by John Denver
Reading: Aimless Love, Billy Collins read by Daniel Cymbala
Sermon: The Art of Loving the World, Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner
Hymn #1064 Blue Boat Home
Benediction: Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner
Postlude:
Additional Beacon Staff & Volunteers who made this service possible:
Live Stream Technician: Will Cisco
Chat Host: Pablo Vazquez
Board Greeter: Jessica Park
Welcome Team: Suzanne Wagner and Dick Muldoon
Audio Tech: Riley Yau