Celebration of the Spirit
The Episcopal Church in Connecticut
The Last Sunday after Pentecost: CHRIST THE KING November 20, 2016
We are blessed to worship together in this unique gathering of Episcopalians from all over our state. Each of us here today represents a @;2@41B5@-85@E-:08521@4-@O88?-88;A>parishes and worshiping communities in every corner of Connecticut. We welcome all people to this sacred space with the promise that all are free to be who they are created to be in the image of God. On this morning, as we celebrate the work of the Holy Spirit in the Episcopal Church in Connecticut, we invite you into a place of openness, abundance, and grace. Enter into the liturgy deeply, and allow the sights, @41?;A:0?@419;B191:@?-:0@41N-B;>?to wash over you. Cell Phones We are excited that you want to share what you experience here this morning, and we 1:/;A>-31E;A@;0;?;*;AC588O:0@41 Episcopal Church in Connecticut on Facebook (facebook.com/EpiscopalCT/), Instagram (@Episcopal_CT), Twitter (@EpiscopalCT), and Snapchat (episcopalCT). If you have a photo to share, or if something in the service captures your heart or mind, ?4->15@A?5:3&?;@4-@;@41>?9-EO:0 what you contribute. We can’t wait to see what you have to say! We ask that you refrain from us5:3N-?4 and turn off the volume on your device out of respect for those sitting around you. We want to make sure they have as wonderful a worship experience as you are having. The Offering We ask for your generosity this morning when we take a collection. The offering will be split between the important work of Episcopal Relief and Development as well as going to support the work of the Presiding Bishop’s Discretionary Fund. Thank you for your gifts. — Page 2 —
Communion Please follow the direction of the ushers at the A/4->5?@ *;AC588O:0-communion station at the front of your seating section in the worship space. Gluten-free wafers are available at each station upon request. Nonalcoholic white grape juice is also available at each station. Ministry Network Expo The Celebration of the Spirit continues after worship this morning! Look for the Ministry Network Fair in the City-Side Hall and learn about many of our active and vibrant ministry networks in the Episcopal Church in Connecticut. In addition, Ministry Network Workshops will run at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., offering engaging and hands-on learning experiences for the whole family! Food Join us after the service this morning for coffee hour in the Vendor Hall. In addition, concessions stands are set up with a variety of sandwiches and salads available for purchase—we don’t want you to be hungry for the Ministry Network Expo!
The Word of God Prelude — “How Great Is Our God” by Tomlin, Reeves, & Cash, arr. Teason St. Luke’s Steel Drum Band The people stand.
Entrance Hymn — “All Creatures of Our God and King”
LASST UNS ERFREUEN
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Opening Acclamation Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. Collect for Purity Celebrant: Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. People: Amen. The Collect of the Day Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Celebrant: Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. People: Amen. The people sit.
First Lesson — “The Creation” from God’s Trombones by James Weldon Johnson Frances McAlpine Sharp, reader Connecticut Chapter of the National Liturgical Dance Network Second Lesson — Colossians 1:11-20
Ivelin Irizarry
May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious power, and may you be prepared to endure everything with patience, while joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light. He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; for in him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers—all things have been created through him and for him. He himself is before all things, and in him all things hold together. He is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he might come to have first place in everything. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace through the blood of his cross.
Reader: People:
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The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
The people stand.
Hymn — “My Song is Love Unknown”
LOVE UNKNOWN
The Gospel — Luke 23:33-43 Deacon: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.
The Reverend Kyle Pedersen
When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” And they cast lots to divide his clothing. And the people stood by, watching; but the leaders scoffed at him, saying, “He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Messiah of God, his chosen one!” The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine, and saying, “If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!” There was also an inscription over him, “This is the King of the Jews.” One of the criminals who were hanged there kept deriding him and saying, “Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us!” But the other rebuked him, saying, “Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed have been condemned justly, for we are getting what we deserve for our deeds, but this man has done nothing wrong.” Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” He replied, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”
Deacon: People:
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The people sit.
The Sermon
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The people stand.
The Nicene Creed All: We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. The Prayers of the People
Composed by the Poetry Ministry Network
In this Celebration of the Spirit, we encourage you to use the silences to remember particular concerns of your loved ones, your towns and cities, your parishes, and worshiping communities.
Deacon:
We pray for the whole body of Christ: Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Ian and Laura, our bishops; sister and brother bishops, priests, and deacons; lay leaders and all members of this church. With Jesus as the head directing our work, we pray that we may continue to be the voice and hands of God moving throughout the world. (silence)
People:
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Come Holy Spirit; You hear our prayer.
Deacon:
We pray for all elected leaders of this state and nation, especially Barack as he completes the last months of his Presidency and for our President-elect, Donald. We pray especially for the smooth transfer of the mantle of leadership from one to the other and ask that our efforts may be guided toward a peaceful healing of past divisions. (silence)
People: Deacon:
Come Holy Spirit; You hear our prayer. We pray for the hungry, the homeless, the helpless, and the hopeless in this nation and in other nations, that they may be restored to wholeness, health, and unity in God’s mission. We pray for the whole of God’s wondrous creation. May we be stewards of reverence and respect for this our home. (silence)
People: Deacon:
Come Holy Spirit; You hear our prayer. We pray for the Episcopal Church in Connecticut, for the Episcopal Church in all places, and especially for churches in transition. We pray that the spark of the Holy Spirit may direct our changing and growing relationships and that we may remain grounded in God’s love. (silence)
People: Deacon:
Come Holy Spirit; You hear our prayer. We pray for those who suffer or who are in trouble. (silence) We ask God's forgiveness for the way we add to that suffering through ignorance, inaction, or what we allow to happen for our own benefit. (silence)
People: Deacon:
Come Holy Spirit; You hear our prayer. We pray silently or aloud for those who have died, and especially on this Transgender Day of Remembrance, all transgender people who have died violently at the hands of hate and fear, that they, and we in this life, may know the reign of Christ, its reconciliation, joy, and peace. (silence)
People:
Come Holy Spirit; You hear our prayer.
Celebrant: Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles, “Peace I give to you; my own peace I leave with you.” Regard not our sins, but the faith of your Church, and give to us the peace and unity of that heavenly City, where with the Father and the Holy Spirit you live and reign, now and for ever. People: Amen. The Peace Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And also with you.
The Ministers and People greet one another in the name of the Lord.
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The Holy Communion The people sit.
The Offertory Celebrant: Let us with gladness present the offerings and oblations of our life and labor to the Lord. MUSIC DURING THE OFFERTORY: Anthem — “Antiphon” from Five Mystical Songs by Ralph Vaughan Williams Let all the world in ev'ry corner sing: My God and King. The heavens are not too high, His praise may thither flie; The earth is not too low, His praises there may grow. Let all the world in ev'ry corner sing: My God and King. The Church with psalms must shout, No doore can keep them out; But above all, the heart Must bear the longest part. Let all the world in ev'ry corner sing: My God and King. — George Herbert
Anthem — “Ave Verum Corpus” by Stephanie Martin Ave verum corpus, natum de Maria Virgine, Vere passum immolatum in cruce pro homine; Cujus latus perforatum unda fluxit sanguine, Esto nobis praegustatum in mortis examine. O dulcis, O pie, O Jesu, Fili Mariae, Miserere nobis. Amen.
Hail, true Body, born of the Virgin Mary, in truth having suffered, sacrificed upon the cross for humankind, whose side once pierced flowed with water and with blood: Be for us a foretaste [of the heavenly banquet] in death’s trial. O sweet, O pious, O Jesus, Son of Mary, have mercy upon us. Amen.
The people stand. Note that in the Great Thanksgiving the Celebrants will alternate languages representing the diversity of our Episcopal Church in Connecticut.
The Great Thanksgiving Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Celebrant: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them to the Lord. Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give our thanks and praise. Celebrant: We praise you and we bless you, holy and gracious God, source of life abundant. From before time you made ready the creation. Your Spirit moved over the deep and brought all things into being: sun, moon, and stars; earth, winds, and waters; and every living thing.
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You made us in your image, and taught us to walk in your ways. But we rebelled against you, and wandered far away; and yet, as a mother cares for her children, you would not forget us. Time and again you called us to live in the fullness of your love. And so this day we join with Saints and Angels in the chorus of praise that rings through eternity, lifting our voices to magnify you as we sing:
All:
Celebrant: Glory and honor and praise to you, holy and living God. To deliver us from the power of sin and death and to reveal the riches of your grace, you looked with favor upon Mary, your willing servant, that she might conceive and bear a son, Jesus the holy child of God. Living among us, Jesus loved us. He broke bread with outcasts and sinners, healed the sick, and proclaimed good news to the poor. He yearned to draw all the world to himself yet we were heedless of his call to walk in love. Then, the time came for him to complete upon the cross the sacrifice of his life, and to be glorified by you. On the night before he died for us, Jesus was at table with his friends. He took bread, gave thanks to you, broke it, and gave it to them, and said: “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” As supper was ending, Jesus took the cup of wine. Again, he gave thanks to you, gave it to them, and said: “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.” — Page 9 —
Now gathered at your table, O God of all creation, and remembering Christ, crucified and risen, who was and is and is to come, we offer to you our gifts of bread and wine, and ourselves, a living sacrifice. Pour out your Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Body and Blood of Christ. Breathe your Spirit over the whole earth and make us your new creation, the Body of Christ given for the world you have made. In the fullness of time bring us, with all your saints, from every tribe and language and people and nation, to feast at the banquet prepared from the foundation of the world. Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, to you be honor, glory, and praise, for ever and ever. People:
Amen.
Celebrant: And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, in the language of our hearts: All: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
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The Breaking of the Bread Fraction Anthem — “Be Known to Us”
Cantor: All: Cantor: All:
The bread which we break, alleluia, is the communion of the body of Christ. ANTIPHON One body are we, alleluia, for though many we share one bread. ANTIPHON
Following the invitation to Communion, the people sit.
FOR COMMUNION:
Please follow the direction of the ushers to the nearest Communion station, located immediately at the front of your section. Gluten-free wafers and white grape juice are available for those who desire them.
MUSIC DURING COMMUNION: Hymn — “Tu has venido a la orilla”
PESCADOR
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Hymn — “Deck Thyself, My Soul, with Gladness”
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SCHMÜCKE DICH
Hymn — “King of the Ages”
The people stand.
Prayer After Communion Celebrant: Let us pray. All: Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen. The Blessing
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Recessional Hymn — “We’re Marching to Zion”
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MARCHING TO ZION
Dismissal Deacon: People:
Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. Thanks be to God.
Postlude — “O Happy Day” by Edwin Hawkins, arr. Adam Grisé
St. Luke’s Steel Drum Band
Leading today’s liturgy… Celebrants
The Right Reverend Ian T. Douglas, Bishop Diocesan The Right Reverend Laura J. Ahrens, Bishop Suffragan
Preacher
The Most Reverend Michael B. Curry Presiding Bishop, The Episcopal Church
Deacons
The Reverend Diane Peterson (Trinity, Southport) The Reverend Kyle Pedersen (Trinity, New Haven)
Crucifer Verger Master of Ceremonies
Director of Music Musicians
Liturgical Dancers
Dylan Geissinger-Tuttle (Trinity, Newtown) Richard Lammlin (St. John’s, Essex) The Reverend Carlos de la Torre (Episcopal Church in Connecticut; St. Hilda’s House, New Haven) Walden Moore (Trinity, New Haven) St. Luke’s (New Haven) Steel Drum Band, directed by Deborah Teason John Abdenour (St. Paul’s, #+3='.&), keyboardist Vaughn Mauren (St. James’s, West Hartford) & James Barry (St. James’, Glastonbury), choir assistance Nozomi Imamura & Aaron Plourde, trumpet Valerie Sly, horn Alex Walden, trombone Jake Fewx, tuba Patrick Smith, timpani The Connecticut Chapter of the National Liturgical Dance Network: Jolyn Walker (Co-director), Lulu Sams Allen, Eleanor White, Sabrina Dillard, Sandy Mosby, Tahisha Turner, Kara Straun, Mateo “Max” Straun with Al Carter, drummer — Page 15 —
Following worship this morning, come to the MINISTRY NETWORK EXPO and engage with six hands-on, participatory workshops offered by few of our Ministry Networks. All workshops will be offered at from 1-2 p.m. and again from 2:30-3:30 p.m., so you will have the opportunity to take part in two of the workshops. Discipleship at Camp Washington: Our Place in Morris Participants will come on a transformative journey that Our Place in Morris provides for children, youth and adults. On this journey, we will hear testimony, sing, 1N1/@;:4;C-88;2A?/-:.1/;91 more faithful followers of Jesus by sharing the extraordinary experiences that are unfolding in this place. Growing in Faith Together – Episcopal Church Women & Girls Friendly Society for the Next Generation Take part in a mock-meeting where you will participate as either a GFS girl working on one of the symbols of the GFS badge program, or as an ECW woman participating in a community service project. Witness @41@;;8?A?10-:01D51:/1@41?;:-82A8O8891:@ offered by these two organization. Learn how both organizations seek to empower girls and women as Christian leaders in an increasingly complex world. Refugee Ministry Network Participants will learn about the work of refugee resettlement in our state. We will hear from churches doing resettlement work as well as from a few recently resettled families about the transformative experience of this work.
Rhythms of Grace: A Worship Experience for All Ages & Abilities Experience a Eucharistic worship designed to meet the needs of families with children on the Autism Spectrum, and explore how you might be able to bring it into your own community. Hispanic Ministry Network Participants C588?/>11:@41?4;>@O895::385?4 #>;61/@15:3IC45/4?4->1?@41O>?@-person story of a young, second-generation Latina and her struggle to bridge the culture of her family with the culture of her surroundings in the United States. Following @41O89 we will have a panel discussion with some of our Latinx/Hispanic brothers and sisters in parishes around ;A>?@-@1-?C1/;::1/@C4-@C14-B1?11:5:@41O89 with the experiences of our own neighbors. Mini Heads Up! Hartford Experience Participants will learn about Heads Up! Hartford, a faithbased organization bringing together urban and suburban teens for a week promoting diversity, developing leadership skills, and providing community service in the Hartford area. We will hear testimonials from campers, spend time together in prayer and song, and take park in a service project with Heads Up! Hartford staffers.
Liturgical texts from The Book of Common Prayer, according to the use of The Episcopal Church; Charles Mortimer Guilbert, custodian; pub. 1979 The Church Hymnal Corporation. Scripture texts from The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, ©1989 Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. Eucharistic Prayer from Enriching Our Worship I: Morning and Evening Prayer, The Great Litany, The Holy Eucharist, ©1998 The Church Pension Fund. Used by permission. “All Creatures of Our God and King”: Text by Francis of Assisi, 1225; trans. William H. Draper; alt. Music from Auserlesene Catholische Geistliche Kirchengeseng, 1623; adapt. Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1906. Appears in The Hymnal 1982, #400. Brass arrangement by Eberhard Ramm. “My Song is Love Unknown”: Text by Samuel Crossman, 1664; alt. Music by John Ireland, 1918; ©1924 Trustees of the John Ireland Charitable Trust. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Church Publishing, Inc. Appears in The Hymnal 1982, #458. Musical setting of the Sanctus (Holy, Holy, Holy) acclamation by Robert Powell. Appears in The Hymnal 1982, #S-129. Fraction Anthem – “Be Known to Us”: Music from Mode 6 melody; adapt. Mason Martens. Used by permission of Church Publishing, Inc. Appears in The Hymnal 1982, #S-171. “King of the Ages”: Text and music by Stuart Townend and Keith Getty. © 2002 Thankyou Music. All rights reserved. Reprinted under CCLI License #11118668. Brass arrangement by Miki Sasaki. “Tú has venido a la orilla”: Text and music by Cesáreo Gabarain, 1979; ©1979 Cesáreo Gabarain, admin OCP Publications. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Church Publishing, Inc. Appears in Wonder, Love, and Praise: A Supplement to The Hymnal 1982, #758. “Deck Thyself, My Soul, with Gladness”: Text by Johann Franck, c. 1649; trans. Catherine Winkworth, 1858, rev. 1863; alt. Music by Johann Cruger, 1649; harm. The English Hymnal, 1906. “We’re Marching to Zion”: Text by Isaac Watts, 1707; refrain by Robert Lowry, 1867. Music by Robert Lowry, 1867. Appears in Lift Every Voice and Sing II: An African American Hymnal, #12. Brass arrangement by Miki Sasaki.
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