Warfare is the height of folly, yet we cannot point to any time in history when war wasn’t raging somewhere on earth. So-called ‘Just War theory’ seeks to establish four pillars to vindicate armed conflict – just cause, legitimate authority, last resort, and proportionality – but Erasmus correctly showed that this theory is largely a smokescreen. Meanwhile, America’s self-styled secretary of war describes existing rules of engagement as “stupid.” Once again, we find ourselves living in a world that has not learned from the past, where failing leaders of declining nations are turning to violence.
The Choir will sing.
Service Leader: Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Service Coordinator: Cate Ziegler
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Order of Service
Centering Thought
The most disadvantageous peace is better than the most just war ~ Desiderius Erasmus
Fanfare
The Prince of Denmark’s March (Trumpet Voluntary), by Jeremiah Clarke
Daniel Clark, with nature video by Ashlyn Noble
Centering Prelude
Dona Nobis Pacem, attributed to 16th century composer Palestrina, published in 1600 by Thomas Ravenscroft
The Choir, led by Shannon Unger, accompanied by Daniel Clark
Opening Words
From the Fragmented World, by Phillip Hewett
Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Chalice Lighting
Out of the Flames We Rise, by Sara Eileen LaWall
Cate Ziegler
Gathering Hymn
#143 Not in Vain the Distance Beacons
Welcome and Land Acknowledgement
Cate Ziegler
Affirmation
Love Is the Spirit
Love is the spirit of this church, the quest for truth its sacrament, and service is its law.
This is our great covenant: to dwell together in peace, to seek truth in love, and to help one another to the end that all souls shall grow into harmony with life.
Joys and Concerns
Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Pastoral Hymn
#159 This Is My Song (sung seated)
Share the Plate Partner
Uyen Pham, Executive Director, Artbeat Studio
Offering
Our Share the Plate Partner for May is Artbeat Studio.
The offering will be gratefully received, during or after the service. Donation options are at this link.
Offertory
May – Starlit Night, from The Seasons, by P. Tchaikovsky
Daniel Clark
Wisdom from Our Living Tradition
Is War Ever Justifiable? by John Haynes Holmes
Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Meditation
Cate Ziegler
Anthem
Peace, by Dave and Jean Perry
The Choir, directed by Shannon Unger, accompanied by Daniel Clark
Sermon
The Limits of War, by Rev. Stefan Jonasson
Closing Hymn
#121 We’ll Build a Land
Announcements
Cate Ziegler and others
Closing Words
The Blessings of Peace, by Duke T. Gray (adapted)
Cate Ziegler
Chalice Extinguishing
Carry the Flame
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again (x2)
Then we shall see a world of light and a world of joy
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again
Gratitude
Gratitude to all who made this service happen, including
- Leader: Rev. Stefan Jonasson
- Coordinator: Cate Ziegler
- Music Director: Shannon Unger
- Music: Daniel Clark (piano), the Choir
- Coordinator Lifespan Religious Exploration (CLRE): Ana G.Castañeda Aguilera
- Childcare Provider: Paulina Hernandez
- RE Volunteers: Amari Poppone
- Tech Team: Arthur Burstow, Olivia Velazquez, Theo Hawley
- Centering/fanfare videos: Ashlyn Noble
- This service’s ushers, greeters, and hospitality volunteers, including Janet Toews, Alejandra Nikkel, Paula Keirstead, Michael Thiessen, Claire Nimmagadda
- Maintenance and set up: Jessica Hamm and Alejandra Nikkel (with help today from yesterday’s rental event staff)
- Music for Affirmation: P.J. Buchan
- Chalice Sculptor & Banner Designer: Jo’Anne Kelly
- Chalice Logo Designer: Nancy Gilbert
- Pastoral Care: Rev Stefan Jonasson
- Website, Office Support, and Rentals: Nathalie Waite
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