Podcasts about backpack blessing

Our pulpit guest series continues with Reverend Randy Granger—a professional musician, storyteller, workshop facilitator, educator, and licensed massage therapist—speaking about moving from "Othering" towards understanding differences in our world's rich tapestry. Healing through hearing each other's stories, stories of grace and transformation. We will also have our Backpack Blessing today for children and adults alike. Bring your backpack, bag, or other symbol of your learning or work to the service. Music: Lydia Clark and Susan Peck

21st Sunday of Ordinary Time This week's passage: Ephesians 6:10-20 The Whole Armor of God10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God's armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. 12 For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.13 Therefore, put on every piece of God's armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. 14 Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God's righteousness. 15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. 16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. 17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.18 Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.19 And pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God's mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike. 20 I am in chains now, still preaching this message as God's ambassador. So pray that I will keep on speaking boldly for him, as I should.

As summer comes to an end, don't miss our annual Backpack Blessing and worship service this Sunday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. The multigenerational service will offer children, youth, and adults of all ages the opportunity to reflect upon how we might carry the love of our church community and the tools of our faith with us wherever we go. Singing to Gather- I'm On My Way (:31) Words of Welcome and Call to Worship- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (5:19) Singing Together- Oh We Give Thanks (10:33) Story for All Ages- The Invisible String by Patrice Karst- Allison Connelly-Vetter and Willa (12:08) Community Prayers - Rev. Ashley Harness (20:51) Homily- I Carry Your Heart- Rev. Jen Crow (27:34) Practice of Giving and Receiving- Rev. Ashley Harness (34:20) Backpack Blessing- Allison Connelly-Vetter and Rev. Jen Crow (37:46) Singing Together- You've Got a Light (44:53) Celebrating and Saying Goodbye to Franco- Rev. Jen Crow and Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout (48:19) Singing Together- Where You Go I Will Go, Beloved by Shoshana Jedwab (52:06)  

September 11, 2022 | Outdoor service | Backpack Blessing by Shepherd's Gate Church

How do we prepare ourselves for a new year? A big transition? New experiences? With the help of stories and spiritual practices, our worship leaders will guide us through our annual Backpack Blessing ritual. Music for Gathering- I'm On My Way- Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout and Franco Holder (:25) Words of Welcome- Rev. Jen Crow (4:46) Time for All Ages- Lauren Wyeth (11:13) Song- There Is More Love Somewhere-Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout and Franco Holder (17:36) Prayer and Cycle of Life- Rev. Arif Mamdani (21:26) Homily- Rev. Jen Crow (29:18) Invitation to Give- Lore Stevens (41:02) Backpack Blessing- Lauren Wyeth and Youth Staff (43:58) Music for Going- I'm On My Way and Where You Go I Will Go (48:43)

Join us for our back to school back pack blessing. If you are going back to school from, preschool to college, working for schools, or a parent or guardian sending someone off to school this blessing is for you.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wellingtonheightschurch/support

This multigenerational service of song, story, and strength as we remember that no matter what is going on around us or within us, when we are in it together – what we need is here. Backpacks will be blessed for those who carry them, and all of us will come away with the joy of community and a grounding in our deepest commitments. Worship leaders: Rev. Jen Crow, Lauren Wyeth, Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Rev. Karen Hutt

Sermon for 12 September 2021

This message by Greg Stanford and Jeremy Aaron was presented on Sunday, August 15, 2021, as a part of "Back Blessing Sunday" as students, teachers and administrators headed back to school.

 On Sunday morning, August 23, we celebrated our annual back-to-school ritual (formerly known as Backpack Blessing) in a new way for new times.   Song- Seth Matz (:22) Wisdom Story- Aimee K. Bryant (2:49) Song- Count on Me by Bruno Mars, First Universalist Choir (11:25) Sermon-Rev. Jen Crow (14:43) Back-to-School Blessing- Ministers and Staff (30:36) Song- Go On Your Way in Peace, First U Summer Campers (32:57)

Our sixth annual Backpack Blessing and worship service is a multi-generational service that offers children, youth, and adults of all ages the opportunity to reflect upon how we might carry the love of our church community and the tools of our faith with us wherever we go. In this season of returning and restarting, we affirm the boundless worth of each and every person, and encourage one another to consciously seek a path of integrity and compassion.  Story- Lauren Wyeth (:31) Reading - Youth Worship Helper (6:10) Homily - Rev. Jen Crow (7:14)

Congregation members offered prayers for students returning to school, as well as for their families, teachers and other school employees who interact with them throughout the school year. Pastor Chip speaks briefly on the importance of prayer.

In this season of returning and restarting, we affirm the boundless worth of each and every person, and encourage one another to act with courage and compassion. The multigenerational service offers children, youth, and adults of all ages the opportunity to reflect upon how we might carry the love of our church community and the tools of our faith with us wherever we go. Expect some fun and surprises! Children and youth are invited to wear their school backpacks to church so that we can include them in the Backpack Blessing ritual. Call to Worship by Lauren Wyeth, Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministries at First Universalist Church and sermon by Rev. Jen Crow. 

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Children's and congregational messages on "Backpack Blessing" Sunday - first after the start of the school year.

A multi-generational service including a Backpack Blessing and Water Communion. The sermon will be the first in a five-part series on the theme of Wells.

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