November 1st, 2026 - All Saints Sunday
Our morning prayer service is an opportunity to carve out space for contemplation and stillness so that it becomes a spiritual practice.
We offer you a warm welcome, and as is our practice, we remember that the land on which we meet is, was, and always will be native land. We acknowledge those indigenous tribes to Oklahoma: the Wichitas, Caddos, Plains Apaches, and the Quapaws, as the original custodians of the land in this place. We grieve the violence done to native language, culture, and personhood, and seek to honor the sovereignty and dignity of native peoples.
We offer you a warm welcome, and as is our practice, we remember that the land on which we meet is, was, and always will be native land. We acknowledge those indigenous tribes to Oklahoma: the Wichitas, Caddos, Plains Apaches, and the Quapaws, as the original custodians of the land in this place. We grieve the violence done to native language, culture, and personhood, and seek to honor the sovereignty and dignity of native peoples.
Gathering Music
Glenda Stansbury
Here We Open Our Hearts
Let us begin the day with this time of consideration, holy listening, supported silence, song, and prayer. We invite you to settle into your seat, let your shoulders drop, and take a deep breath. Remember: your whole self is welcome here.
Today we consider all the saints who have gone before us, and we ask:
Today we consider all the saints who have gone before us, and we ask:
- Who is a saint in your own life story—perhaps someone ordinary or unsung who showed you what love looks like?
- What sorrow, regret, or grief can this community help you hold space for today?
- How does the certainty of death change the value you place on the present moment?
Stillness
In this moment, we invite you into silent prayer, meditation, and further contemplation.
Hymn
Jerusalem, My Happy Home, Hymn 378
New Century Hymnal
New Century Hymnal
Prayers of the People
One: God of the past, the present, and the unfolding future: we gather in this space, mindful of the vast cloud of witnesses that surrounds us. We give thanks for the saints of every era who paved the way—the prophets, the peacemakers, and those whose names history never recorded, but whose acts of love sustained the world.
All: Thank you for all who faithfully lived out your love, worked for justice, and brought your realm a little closer. May their memory be a blessing, and may their courage be our guide.
One: We remember those we have loved and lost in our own lives. Those whose hands held ours, whose voices that cheered us on, and whose steady presence anchored us.
All: Thank you for the gift of their lives, for the love we shared, and for the ways they shaped who we are. Until we meet again, may their memory be a blessing.
One: You promise to be near the brokenhearted, and so, we pray, meet us here today as we uphold the names, the faces, and the memories of those who are no longer physically with us.
All: We bring both our sorrow and our sacred hope. For we know that death never has the final word: love does. Amen.
All: Thank you for all who faithfully lived out your love, worked for justice, and brought your realm a little closer. May their memory be a blessing, and may their courage be our guide.
One: We remember those we have loved and lost in our own lives. Those whose hands held ours, whose voices that cheered us on, and whose steady presence anchored us.
All: Thank you for the gift of their lives, for the love we shared, and for the ways they shaped who we are. Until we meet again, may their memory be a blessing.
One: You promise to be near the brokenhearted, and so, we pray, meet us here today as we uphold the names, the faces, and the memories of those who are no longer physically with us.
All: We bring both our sorrow and our sacred hope. For we know that death never has the final word: love does. Amen.
Pastoral Prayer
Rev. Sheridan Irick
Meditation
Rev. Sheridan Irick
Meditation Response
You are invited to come light a candle for those you are grieving and still hold dear, and want to honor. As you come forward down the center aisle, you will be handed a lit candle. Pick up an unlit candle from the table and tip it towards the flame, and return it to the table. As you do so, we invite you to say the name or names aloud.
Hand the lit candle to the person behind you, and then return to your pew using the side aisles. Rev. Lori & I will be standing on either the side of the sanctuary, if you need a hug or a prayer.
For those of you at home, take a moment to find a candle or settle in for a time of reflection. If you would like to type the name or names of your loved ones in the comments, we will say them aloud and light a candle for them here.
Hand the lit candle to the person behind you, and then return to your pew using the side aisles. Rev. Lori & I will be standing on either the side of the sanctuary, if you need a hug or a prayer.
For those of you at home, take a moment to find a candle or settle in for a time of reflection. If you would like to type the name or names of your loved ones in the comments, we will say them aloud and light a candle for them here.
Benediction
As you go out into the remainder of the day, may you carry the still, small voice of the Divine within you. May your hearts be filled with peace, your hands moved by compassion, and your steps guided by love. Go in peace. Amen.