Forgiveness

The forgiveness ritual can help us transform our hurt or angry feelings.  All ages gathered in the sanctuary today to participate in our annual community ritual of forgiveness.

"We forgive ourselves and each other, we begin again in love . . . " 

After the forgiveness ritual, the children and youth met with their leadership teams, to work together on projects that support the work of our church.
The Loving Hearts Team addressed birthday cards to children and youth with fall and winter birthdays.

Sending birthday cards is one of the ways we let each other know that each person in our community is valued and important.  We celebrate the growth of each of our young people.

The Helping Hands Team learned about the work of Hospitality House in supporting women who are homeless. 

The children thought up yummy, healthy dinner ideas that they and their families might bring to help the residents of Hospitality House.  Helping others is one of the important things we do in our church.

The Open Minds Team made "papel picado"--cut paper designs that are a traditional decoration in Mexico for celebrations and holidays.  Intricate cut tissue paper designs in purples, pinks, and oranges are used to decorate altars built to honor those who have died.

In November, our next intergenerational worship will be to remember those we love who have died.  We will build an altar together in the sanctuary, and it will be decorated with these beautiful tissue paper banners.  Remembering the gifts of those who are no longer with us, and supporting each other in times of loss are important things we do together in our church.