"509" Isaiah 6:1-13

509 is the hymn number in Voices United based on this passage, "Here I am Lord/I the Lord of Sea and Sky". Today we talk about Empire, the temporary nature of world rulers vs. God's eternal rule and wonder how we might be vulnerable before God and each other. We speak of confession and forgiveness and wonder how the church might be a place of vulnerability, confession, community, healing and life transformation, not unlike the work done in 12 step groups. In other words, we cover a lot of ground today inspired by the prophet Isaiah! 

Music between scripture reading and sermon: "Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise"  (Voices United Hymnal #264). Words: Walter Chalmers Smith, 1867, alt. 1987. Music: Welsh folk song arr. John Roberts (Henllan) in Caniadau y Cyssegr 1839. Podcast/Streamed with Permission under One License Number: A-607425 & CCLI 2453477