Chorealis Service - Cultivating Compassion
October 5, 2025

Welcome, Announcements and Land Acknowledgement

Prelude Theme from Cheers Chorealis

Opening Words We Lay Down Our Burdens by Kate Steinberg (adapted)

Kindling the Chalice Rekindled by Albert Schweitzer

Reading When the World Numbs, Stay Tender by Rev. Cameron Trimble
Musical response Open Our Hearts Chorealis

Sharing Our Abundance
From You I Receive

Reading Compassion - Rabbi Esther Adler

Hymn #6 Just As Long As I Have Breath by Alicia S. Carpenter

Candles of Care and Connection

Service leader reflection by Karen Mills

Meditation
In words Tending by Rev. Dr. David Breeden
In silence
In music Sanctuary by Carrie Newcomer, arr. by Gordon Ritchie Chorealis


Two Readings for Times When Compassion is Hard
Prayer for Cultivating Compassion When It Feels Difficult
Generous Assumptions by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer

Hymn #1031 Filled With Loving Kindness. -traditional Buddhist Meditation arr. By M. Hayes

Closing Song There Is More Love Somewhere Chorealis

Extinguishing the Chalice Practice the Growing by Rev. Dr. David Breeden

Carry the Flame