By Bekah Houff One: [speaking as if about to go into a long explanation] Pastor Brandon said, “A prism doesn’t create light. It lets light pass through it. And suddenly, color appears everywhere.” This morning… Two: [interrupting] You know, stick with me for a minute… This prism is like you and me, and all the people here at NYC. Like
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Responsive Sending/Blessing
By Bekah Houff One: NYC 2026, as you leave this mountain… ALL: I am light! Two: When you return to your homes… ALL: I am light! One: When you return to your churches… ALL: I am light! Two: When you walk into your schools… ALL: I am light! One: When you are with your friends… ALL: I am light! Two: When you meet strangers… ALL: I am light!
Responsive Reading 7/23
By Brandon Grady One: “When I return home…” ALL: “I am light!” One: “When I’m with my friends…” ALL: “I am light!” One: “When life is joyful…” ALL: “I am light!” One: “When life is hard…” ALL: “I am light!” One: “When I feel confident…” ALL: “I am light!” One: “When I feel uncertain…” ALL: “I am light!” One: “At school…” ALL: “I am light!” One: “Online…” ALL: “I am light!”
Call to Worship 7/23
By Bekah Houff One: It’s the last day! AHHHHH Two: Wait, Emersyn, calm down! One: I can’t! It’s the LAST DAY! Two: I know, I know, but it’s going to be ok! One: But there is so much I didn’t do! I didn’t play enough mini golf, I didn’t try all the desserts, I didn’t get in trouble with the Dean… Two: Well, that last part is a good one… I know, our time here
Benediction and Sending 7/21 am
By Cindy Laprade Lattimer Do you know about Earth shine? So if you look you can see this crescent moon. It shows up because the moon is reflecting the sun. But if you look closely, you can also see the rest of the moon right? The full circle shows up faintly. Well the light that
Offering Prayer 7/21 am
By Audrey Hollenberg-Duffey Let us pray:Radiant God – may our lives reflect your light, and our hearts reflect your love. May we mirror your intentions and find that as we do, you are present in us and through us. Be present with us even now, as we worship. Amen
Call to Worship 7/21 am
By Audrey Hollenberg-Duffey Leader: Please join me in the responsive Call to Worship. God invites us to imitate Christ, to seek righteousness even when others don’t. People: We reflect the light of Christ. Leader: God invites us to imitate Christ, to love others even if they are our enemies People: We reflect the light of
Call to Worship Drama 7/19 pm
By Audrey Hollenberg-Duffey Narrator: There was a Pharisee named Nicodemus. Having heard reports about the man named Jesus, Nicodemus decided to visit him, concealed by the darkness of night. Nicodemus: Teacher, we know you are from God because no one could do the signs you do unless God is in it. Jesus: This is true. And unless a
Scripture Reading 7/19 am
only show portion from 5:08 to 7:20 …which leads into 30 seconds of as much darkness as we can create …out of that darkness comes a voice reading the scripture text: Genesis 1:3-5, NRSVUE 3 Then God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 And God saw that the light was good, and God separated
Intro to Worship
By Audrey Hollenberg-Duffey NYC worship is sacred space. We ask you to help us cultivate and maintain the sacredness of this space by silencing or turning off your cell phones, except when you have been invited to use them in worship. Some worships this week will be energetic and upbeat, while others will be quieter and introspective. We invite you to