Dec. 31, 2023- Thresholds

“No threshold need be a threat, but rather an invitation and a promise. Whatever comes, the great sacrament of life will remain faithful to us, blessing us always with visible signs of invisible grace. We merely need to trust.” – John O’Donohue Join us as we cross the threshold of the new year together. We will slow down to greet the invitations and promises awaiting each of us with ritual stations. We’ll have opportunities to release what no longer serves us, remember our original belovedness, receive healing blessings and seek our next chapters of becoming with trust.  Music for Gathering- I Know This Rose Will Open- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (:30) Call to Worship and Chalice Lighting- Mark Caswell (2:42) Singing Together- Dona Nobis Pacem- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (10:21) Community Prayer- Rev. Arif Mamdani (14:45) Reading- Thresholds by John O'Donohue- Mark Caswell (21:30) Intro to Ritual Stations- Rev. Ashley Harness (26:08) Ritual Stations (38:01) Practice of Giving and Receiving- Rev. Ashley Harness (41:25) Benediction- Rev. Ashley Harness (46:45)