Called by Love: The First Parish in Brookline Podcast
Sermons, meditations, stories, and songs, from the Minister and members of First Parish in Brookline.
Our Mission: Called by Love, Sustained By Community, Committed to Justice
We strive to be a welcoming, diverse and loving congregation that nurtures spiritual growth for individuals and families, celebrates multicultural community, and works together to demand social justice, dismantle racism, and care for our living earth.
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Called by Love: The First Parish in Brookline Podcast
January 28th, 2024: Just the Music with Sanctuary Boston
Many thanks to our Sanctuary Boston Musicians:
Alex Fam – Ukulele, violin, vocals, music direction
Callie Jennings – trumpet, vocals
Emma Pawl – vocals
Video and full worship service available here: https://firstparishinbrookline.org/2024/02/02/what-we-sow-and-what-we-reap/
From our worship service:
“What We Sow and What We Reap”
Sanctuary Boston
January 28, 2024 Worship Service
Gathering Bell
Introit
Words of Welcome Brad Reich
Call to Worship
Gathering Music
We Shall Be Known – MaMuse
Truth Beyond Our Knowledge Words by Matt Meyer
Music by Randy Scruggs & John Thompson
Unison Chalice Lighting
Nos entregamos y nos comprometemos a caminar juntos como
congregación, prometiendo con mucha fe cuidarnos mutuamente
y deleitarnos en el amor que permanecerá entre nosotros.
We give ourselves one unto another, covenanting to walk together.
as a congregation, promising faithfully to watch over one another,
and to delight for love to abide in our midst. 1717 Covenant (adapted)
Stones of Joy and Sorrow
Go Out and Love the World
Reading “Affirmation” by Assata Shakur
Offering Words
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Offertory Improvisation on “Truth Beyond Our Knowledge”
Blessing of the Gifts
Centering Song
Planted – Alex Fam
Sermon What We Sow and What We Reap
Anthem Sow Good Seeds – Mavis Staples
Extinguishing The Chalice
Unison Affirmation
Apagamos esta llama pero no la luz de la verdad,
Ni el calor de la comunidad ni el fuego del compromiso.
Estos los llevamos con nosotros y los ofrecemos para bendecir al mundo.
We extinguish this flame and not the light of truth,
The warmth of community or the fire of commitment.
These we carry with us and offer as gifts onto the world.
Benediction
Closing Song
Blessed Unrest – Zo Tobi
Upcoming In Our Church
2/2:
First Friday Community Dinner! 6-8PM, Lyon Chapel
An all ages gathering to nourish community.
*Childcare and age-appropriate, lightly supervised activities for children
This time we’ll celebrate Imbolc with crafts, dance, music, and conversation.
and, as always,
Fred Andree’s great entrée: this time it will be lasagna!
If you can, please bring a side dish, drink, or dessert to share.
CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU!*
2/10:
Community Folk Dance! 7-9PM, Pierce Hall
*What is happening? All kinds of folk dances to dance!
When and where? FEBRUARY 10! From 7 to 9 pm in Pierce Hall at
First Parish in Brookline 382 Walnut St. in Brookline
Who? You, friends and family and a wonderful teacher, Marcie van Cleave from the Folk Arts Center of New England*
Many thanks to our Musicians, Worship Associate, Greeters and
Sanctuary Boston Musicians:
Alex Fam – Ukulele, violin, vocals, music direction
Callie Jennings – trumpet, vocals
Emma Pawl – vocals
*Flowers today are given by Eleanor Clarkson*