Priorities
Sunday, November 5, 2023, 10:25 am
Online on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/738363620
Passcode: BUF
Zoom by phone, for audio only: (346) 248-7799
Meeting ID: 738 363 620
Passcode: 306220
What we call a beginning is often the end
and to make an end is to make a beginning.
The end is where we start from.
We shall not cease from exploration
and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive
where we started
and know the place for the first time.
— T.S. Eliot
A lesson will be presented to you in various forms until you have learned it. When you have learned it, you can then go on to the next lesson.
— Cherie Carter-Scott,
in “The Rules of Being Human”
Gathering Music Improv, Andrea Rackl, piano
Welcome Rev Paul Beckel
Prelude By the Spring, by Gurlitt
Chalice Lighting
Covenant
Love is the spirit of this fellowship, and service gives it life.
Celebrating our diversity, and joined by a quest for truth,
We work for peace, and honor all creation.
This is our covenant.
Singing Together #1054, Let this be a House of Peace
Children’s Focus Henry’s Awful Mistake, by Robert Quackenbush
Children’s Blessing
We hold you in our love as you go, as you go.
May your heart be at peace as you go.
To nurture the spark of your precious life,
We hold you in our love as you go.
Interlude “In the garden” & “Dry Branch”
Reka Zoltan and Jane Ronca-Washburn
New Member Ceremony Jane Lowrey, Rina Jurceka, John Jurceka
Meditation “The Woodcarver,” by Chuang Tzu
Reflections, Part 1
Singing Together #396, I Know this Rose will Open
Reflections, Part 2
Sharing our Gifts Gigue in E, by Bach
Singing Together Life Calls Us On
Benediction #568, “Connections are Made Slowly”
Singing Together #155, Circle ‘Round
Circle ‘round for freedom, circle ‘round for peace.
For all of us imprisoned, circle for release.
Circle for the planet, circle for each soul.
For the children of our children, keep the circle whole.
Afterward
If you’re with us on Zoom today, please stay after the service for our online coffee hour. If you’re here in person, please join us downstairs for coffee and conversation. Visitors: you may wish to use a red cup — then we’ll know you’re open to a bit of orientation.
If you’re new, we’d be grateful to have you provide us with contact information so we can let you know what’s happening here. There are buff-colored visitor contact cards in the pew racks, and in the entryway, that you can drop in the collection basket. Or provide your contact information HERE.
Contributions payable to “BUF” may be sent to:
1207 Ellsworth Street, Bellingham 98225
For info about donating online (credit card or PayPal), by automatic bank transfer, or via phone apps, see the “give” button in the upper right-hand corner at buf.org or contact the office: (360) 733-3837 / admin@buf.org