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The words in **black bold** are spoken or sung by the congregation. Please, no food or beverages are allowed in the Sanctuary. * Indicates when to rise in body or spirit.
UMH--United Methodist (Blue), TFWS--The Faith We Sing (Black), W&S--Worship & Song (Green)
Prelude
“Come, Oh Holy Spirit, Come”
#2124 TFWS
Welcome
Threshold Moment
P:Friends, we gather today for a special occasion in the life of the church: Pentecost! This week is the culmination of our journey through the "Emerge" series where we have focused on metamorphosis and resurrection through the metaphor of the butterfly. We celebrate the life of this beloved community by honoring our traditions and looking to the future with hope, faith, and joy.
“Come Out!” · Mark Miller
Come out! Come out of your comfortable spaces.
Come, meet Jesus in the difficult places.
Questions for Metamorphosis
Liturgist:Through growing pains and awkward phases, we wondered…
All:…am I always going to feel this way?
Liturgist:Before we came to this community, we wondered…
All:…where could I find a spiritual home?
Liturgist:We all come from different backgrounds and hold different views, and we wonder…
All:…how can we faithfully hold space for so many differences of opinion?
Liturgist:We look to the future of our church and our world, and we wonder…
All:…where will God call us to go next?
Liturgist:Then the Spirit of the Divine reminds us,
All:“You are all a part of me. You are wind for soaring and you can emerge to renewed life. Again and again.” Amen.
Passing the Peace
Kay:The Peace of Christ be with you.
All:And also with you.
Pastor:You are invited to pass the peace among you, remembering to pass it to those joining us remotely.
Praising
“Spirit of God”
#2117 TFWS
Young & Young at Heart Time
Contemporary Reading
by Jack Kornfield
One of the deepest illusions we live inside is the belief that we must become someone else before we are worthy of love. More healed. More confident. More accomplished. More spiritual.
But listen carefully: You were never meant to earn belonging. You were born into it. The oak tree doesn’t apologize for growing slowly. The river doesn’t question its bends. The moon doesn’t worry about being incomplete. And yet human beings spend entire lifetimes trying to correct their existence. We think we must be fixed before we are welcomed. But wholeness is not something you achieve. It’s something you remember.
In meditation, people often tell me they feel “too messy” to be peaceful. Peace doesn’t come from being perfect. It comes from being honest. You are allowed to be unfinished. You are allowed to be human. You are allowed to struggle and still be holy. The point is not to perfect yourself. The point is to perfect your love.
COMMUNITY PRAYER ~ THE LORD'S PRAYER
Sung in Echo
Our Mother, Father, Our Mother, Father
Who art in heaven, Who art in heaven
Hallowed be thy name, Hallowed be thy name
Thy Kingdom come, Thy Kingdom come
Thy will be done, Thy will be done
On earth as it is in heaven, On earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day, Give us this day
Our daily bread, Our daily bread
And forgive us all our sins, And forgive us all our sins
And lead us not, And lead us not
Into temptation, Into temptation
But deliver us from evil, But deliver us from evil
For yours is the Kingdom and the power and the glory
Forever, Forever
And ever, And ever
Our Mother, Father, Our Mother, Father
Who art in heaven, Who art in heaven
Hallowed be thy name, Hallowed be thy name
Ancient Readings
New Revised Standard Bible Updated Edition
PSALMS 104:24-34, INCLUSIVE BIBLE
YHWH, what variety you have created, arranging everything so wisely! The earth is filled with your creativity! There’s the vast expanse of the sea, teeming with countless creatures, living things large and small, with the ships going to and fro, and Leviathon whom you made to frolic there. All creatures depend on you to feed them at the proper time. Give it to them – they gather it up. Open your hand – they are well satisfied. Hide your face – they are terrified. Take away your breath – they die and return to dust. Send back your breath – fresh life begins and you renew the face of the earth. Glory forever to YHWH! May you find joy in your creation! You glance at the earth and it trembles; you touch the mountains and they smoke! I will sing to you all my life, I will make music for my God as long as I live. May these reflections of mine give God as much pleasure as God gives me!
ACTS 2:1-4, AND 10:34-36
When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.
Then Peter began to speak to them: “I truly understand that God shows no partiality, but in every people anyone who is in awe of God and practices righteousness is acceptable to God. You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ — Lord of all.
I COR. 12:4-13, INCLUSIVE BIBLE
There is a variety of gifts, but always the same Spirit. There is a variety of ministries, but we serve the same One. There is a variety of outcomes, but the same God is working in all of them. To each person is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.
To one, the Spirit gives wisdom in discourse, to another, the word of knowledge through the same Spirit. Through the Spirit, one person receives faith; through the same Spirit, another is given the gift of healing; and still another, miraculous powers. Prophecy is given to one; to another, power to distinguish one spirit from another. One receives the gift of tongues; another, that of interpreting tongues. But it is one and the same Spirit who produces all these gifts and distributes them as she wills.
The body is one, even though it has many parts; all the parts – many though they are – comprise a single body. And so it is with Christ. It was by one Spirit that all of us, whether we are Jews or Greeks, slaves or citizens, were baptized into one body. All of us have been given to drink of the one Spirit.
We Sing
“Spirit of the Living God”
#393 UMH
Message
“"We Emerge and Share Our Gifts"”
Lay Leader Kay Lieberknect
Offertory
“One Day · Matisyahu”
Offerings can be placed in the basket on the table, online at ukiahumc.org, or mailed to PO Box 323, Ukiah
*DOXOLOGY
“Praise God, From Whom Blessings Flow”
#94 UMH
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
*MEMBERSHIP STATEMENT
Members of the Ukiah United Methodist Church accept the freedom God gives us to resist evil, injustice, and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves. We welcome opportunities to bring God’s love to the world in as many ways as we can. We promise to uphold our beloved church by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness.
Getting Strong
“Breathe”
#3112 W&S
Opportunities for Ministry
Opportunities where you make a difference: A strong church has members who are actively taking part in ministry and service.
- ⤷Pastor Michele on Vacation: May 18th through June 2nd. If you have an emergency and need pastoral care during that time you can call Pastor Jaime from Willits UMC at 757-527-3347.
- ⤷Gentle Yoga: Every Wednesday and Saturday with hand weights at 8:15 am, yoga at 8:30 am in the Social Hall led by Pastor Michele.
- ⤷Recycling: Annie is collecting CRV bottles & cans, to benefit Ukiah UMC. Text Annie at 707-513-9634 for pickups and more information.
- ⤷Pride March:
- ⤷Mendo Labor Co-op: Our church sponsors a worker-led co-op connecting underemployed and unhoused workers with people needing help around the house or yard. We need church members willing to hire workers with patience as we get started and work out the kinks. Call/text Cheryl and Casey at (369) 216-1512 to be matched, or fill out the online form on mendolaborcoop.ukiahumc.org.
- ⤷The Building Bridges Homeless Resource Center: If you would like to donate to Building Bridges Homeless Resource Center, below is a list of needed items. All donations can be dropped at Building Bridges M-F, 9-5 or to Trudy’s front porch at any time. Thank you to everyone who donates! Trudy•Items needed are: Adult Underwear, socks, Men’s pants (size 32-38), Backpacks, Blankets, Sleeping bags, Razors, Dog food
Go For It!
South:Do all the good you can,
North:By all the means you can,
South:In all the ways you can,
North:In all the places you can,
South:At all the times you can,
North:To all the people you can,
All:As long as ever you can. Amen.
— John Wesley
Blessing
*STEPPING OUT
“Every Time I Feel the Spirit”
#404 UMH
WE ARE A WELCOMING & AFFIRMING CONGREGATION:
We welcome all persons into full participation in the life of the congregation regardless of age, gender identity, racial or ethnic background, sexual orientation, marriage status, or physical or mental condition.