“Dia de los Muertos” by Rev. Preston Moore, co-minister
Once again this year, we borrow from the Mexican tradition of a Day of the Dead as a way of reaching out for the largest possible life – a life that includes death, rather than trying to be the opposite of it. Come celebrate this invited visitation of those who are no longer with us.
Prelude: “Where do we come from?” by Paul Gaugin and Brian Tate, presented by Joelle Griffin Russell, Liz Wiley, and Heather Jinmaku
Welcome: Fred Gilbertson
Chalice Lighting:
- Listen
- Read
Call To Worship: Rev. Preston Moore
Reading: “Dear Bryan Winter” by W. S. Graham
Anthem: “Spirits Everywhere” by Anne OBrien
Story for All Ages: by Margaret Sequeira, Director of Lifespan Faith Development
From The Heart: by Fred Gilbertson
Meditation in Silence and Music: “Ancient Mother” traditional Navajo prayer
Reading:“For Armando Fuentes Aguirre” anonymous, read by Anna Grace Foster
Reading: “Dia de los Muertos” by Abelardo B. Delgado
Closing in Music: “Psalm 23” composition and adaption by Bobby McFerrin
Closing Words: Rev Preston Moore