Swimming to the Other Side: A Service in the Style of Taize
Seekers Church
A Christian Community
In the Tradition of the Church of the Saviour
Summer 2005
SWIMMING TO THE OTHER SIDE
A Service of Contemplative Prayer
in the Style of Taize
July 17, 2005
CIRCLE TIME
ENTRANCE
Chant: Taize Songbook # 41
Veni Sancte Spiritus
Come Holy Spirit
REFLECTION
As swimmers dare
to lie face to the sky
and water bears them,
as hawks rest upon air
and air sustains them,
so would I learn to attain
freefall, and float
into Creator Spirit’s deep embrace,
knowing no effort earns
that all-surrounding grace.
Denise Levertov, “The Avowal,” in Oblique Prayers
Chant: Taize Songbook # 41
Veni Sancte Spiritus
Come Holy Spirit
WORD FOR THE CHILDREN
SILENCE
Chant: Taize Songbook # 20
O Lord hear my prayer…
PRAYERS
PRAYERS OF THE COMMUNITY
JESUS PRAYER
All: Eternal One, Father and Mother of us all,
Holy is your name.
Let justice and mercy fill all Creation
and let us recognize
that every thought and thing belongs to you.
Feed us with the bread we need for today.
Forgive our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Stand with us in trial and temptation.
Free us from the grip of all that is evil.
For you alone are creating our universe,
now and forever.
Amen.
Chant: Taize Songbook # 20
O Lord hear my prayer…
SCRIPTURE
FIRST READING
Chant: Jesus, remember me
when you come into your kingdom.
READING FROM THE GOSPEL
SILENCE
Chant: Jesus, remember me
when you come into your kingdom.
OFFERING
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chant: Taize Songbook # 49
Ubi caritas et amor. Ubi caritas; Deus ibi est.
Live in charity and steadfast love,
live in charity; God will dwell with you.
BENEDICTION
Leader: Go into the world in peace;
have courage;
hold onto what is good;
return to no one evil for evil;
strengthen the fainthearted;
support the weak;
help the suffering;
honor all people;
love and serve God,
rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit.
All: Amen.
