As we face the inevitable pains in our everyday lives — as we counteract harm and oppression in the world — as we work to save the web of life and people on our planet, how do we not despair? How can we find a joy that sustains our inner vigor and brings us a sense of happiness?

Drawing on a conversation between His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu where they discussed these very questions, Worship Leaders Ann Kilby and Bonnie MacGregor will re-enact some of their exchanges as they shared their wisdom, humor, and spiritual practices.

Finding Joy in the Midst of Suffering

December 12th, 2021 11:00am

Call to Connection ~ Ann Kilby

Gathering Music ~ “Forest Meditation” Chinese folk song ~ Annette Gurnee Hull

Welcome, Acknowledgements ~ Bonnie MacGregor

Chalice Lighting and Aspiration* ~ Bonnie MacGregor

Hymn ~ “As We Sing of Hope & Joy”, Elizabeth Alexander ~ HUUF Choir

Story for All Ages ~Ann Kilby

Sing out the Children 

Joys & Concerns ~ Ann Kilby

Finding Joy, Part I: His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu ~ enacted by Bonnie MacGregor & Ann Kilby

Hymn ~ “From Your Heart”, Carson Cooman ~ Choir

Finding Joy, Part II: His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu ~ enacted by Bonnie MacGregor & Ann Kilby

Offertory ~ “Pastoral” Chinese folk song  ~ Annette Gurnee Hull

Benediction ~ Bonnie MacGregor

Chalice Extinguishing ~ Ann Kilby

Closing Song~ Go from here in Peace, Go in Love