January 14, 2024- Making Space to Remember and Revive

As winter’s stillness permeates our lives, we gather this Sunday for our annual Service of Remembrance, a sacred ceremony to honor those who have transitioned from our physical realm. Coupled with this, we also pay homage to the indomitable spirit of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., inviting you to embrace the complex and demanding truth of his message beyond his popular portrayal. Through the ritual of candlelight, naming, and remembering, we keep the glow of their values and dreams alive, mirroring the humanist manifestation of eternal life. In making space for these memories, we are reminded of our shared responsibility in creating and embodying legacy. As we honor Dr. King and our loved ones, we not only acknowledge their impact but also ignite the path for those to come. This act of remembering and making space, allows us to honor the fullness of each other’s stories. We come together this Sunday, to remember, honor, and recommit to this transformative work of making space. Opening Hymn- Spirit of Life (:27) Call to Worship and Words of Welcome- Rev. Ashley Harness (3:38) Time for All Ages- A Shelter for Sadness by Anne Booth- Rev. Arif Mamdani (9:13) Practice of Giving and Receiving- Rev. Ashley Harness (14:11) Offertory- Precious Lord, Take My Hand - Paolo Dubuque (16:52) Remembrance Ritual and Cycle of Life- Rev. Arif Mamdani and Congregation (21:29) Homily- To Remember and Revive- Rev. Arif Mamdani (38:55) Closing Hymn- Oh We Give Thanks- Paolo Dubuque (46:49) Benediction- Rev. Arif Mamdani (48:11) Where You Go, I Will Go, Beloved by Shoshana Jedwab