October 8, 2023
Repairing the Breach
As we approach Indigenous People's Day, we will explore generational healing and local accountability right here in New Jersey.
Order of Service
Prelude (online): “Blue Boat Home” Words by Peter Mayer, Hyfrydol tune by Rowland Prichard; “Unfolding” Sarah Jebian and Laura Weiss
Opening Song: #131 “Love Will Guide Us” Lyrics by Sally Rogers
Time for All Ages: When the Shadbush Blooms by Carla Messinger and Susan Katz, led by Jamaine Cripe and Abigale Laney
Chalice Lighting: Dick Muldoon (9:30 AM), Allyson Murphy (11 AM)
“Loosen” by Aly Halpert
Meditation: Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner
Testimonial
Offering – Social Justice Plate Collection for Faith in New Jersey
There are two ways to give to Beacon’s mission of radical inclusion, feeding the human spirit and healing the world.
Online giving through Vanco: https://secure.myvanco.com/L-ZAE0/home
Make a check payable to Beacon with “Faith in New Jersey” on the Memo Line. Mail to 4 Waldron Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
Offertory: “You’ve Got a Friend” by Carole King
Reading: Excerpt from Conflict Resolution for Holy Beings by Joy Harjo, led by Dick Muldoon
Sermon: Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner, Repairing the Breach
“The Tide is Rising” by Rabbi Shoshana Meira Friedman and Yotam Schachter
Benediction: Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner, Dick Muldoon, and Abigale Laney
Postlude (online): “Circle ‘Round for Freedom” Words & Music by Linda Hirschhorn; “Unfolding” Sarah Jebian and Laura Weiss
Other Beacon Staff & Volunteers who made this service possible:
Live Stream Technician: Will Cisco
Worship Associate: Dick Muldoon
Board Greeters: Jessica Park and Kathleen Grant
Welcome Team: Stephanie Szarek and Michael Szarek
Virtual Usher: Pablo Vazquez
Chaplains: Dennis Manion (9:30 AM) and Allyson Murphy (11 AM)