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TRUE COLORS
ORDINARY TIME 2016
The idea for this season was germinating long before the tragedy in Orlando on June 12, when a
gunman killed more people at one time than any other mass killing in America since 9/11. This mass
killing was in a gay club, in America, neither fact an accident. One week later, we open this season
of the Wildernesss as Denver's LGBTQI Pride celebration comes to a close. We dedicate this
season to the memory of those who died in Orlando and in solidarity with their families and friends.
We gather during these weeks to remember that we are all made by God, for God, in God's colorful
image. These words from Pastor Rick Warren, founder and senior pastor of Saddleback Church in
Lake Forest, California, are important for us all to consider deeply:
We are Gods masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things
he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10 NLT
The reason you have value is because of what God says about you, not because of what other
people say about you.
Many people lack self-esteem. They dont feel good about themselves because theyre always
trying to pump themselves up by the kind of clothes they wear, the kind of car they drive, and the
things they say. Theyre always trying to pump themselves up to make them feel better about
themselves because they really dont accept themselves which is rebellion against God.
If God wanted you to be somebody else, you wouldnt exist. But he wanted you! He made you to be
you. Real self-esteem comes from three facts:
1.
God created you.
2.
Jesus died for you.
3.
Gods Spirit lives in you.
The Bible says, We are Gods masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do
the good things he planned for us long ago (Ephesians 2:10 NLT). The New Testament was written
originally in Greek. The Greek word for masterpiece is poema. Its the word we get poem from.
God says, Youre my poem. Youre my masterpiece. I dont want you copying somebody else. Ive
put gifts in you heart, abilities, personality, and experiences and I want you to use them. You
have worth because of what God says about you . . .
http://rickwarren.org/devotional/english/you-are-god-s-masterpiece
THE ORDER
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SERVICE
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LITANY
OF
RECONCILIATION
Presider:
People:
Presider:
People:
The covetous desires of people and nations to posses what is not their own.
Father, forgive.
Presider:
People:
The greed which exploits the work of human hands and lays waste the earth.
Father, forgive.
Presider:
People:
Presider:
People:
Our indifference to the plight of the imprisoned, the homeless, the refuge.
Father, forgive.
Presider:
People:
The lust which dishonors the bodies of men, women, and children.
Father, forgive.
Presider:
People:
See the separate sheet for the Opening Prayer, Reading, Psalm and Gospel.
REFLECTION
After the Reflection, there is silence.
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THE PRAYERS
OF THE
PEOPLE
During this extended time of prayer you are invited to leave your seat and journey to another part
of the Cathedral for silent contemplation.
You may also light a candle near the altar, as a way of offering prayer for specific cares and
concerns for personal prayers, for the needs of the Church, or the world, for those who are
suffering from illness, addiction, or any kind of need, or for those who have died.
At the end of the Prayers, the Presider says
All say:
THE PEACE
The Presider says
People:
THE OFFERTORY
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THERES
A WIDENESS IN
GODS
MERCY
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Presider:
People:
Presider:
People:
All thanks and praise are yours at all times and in all places,
our true and loving God;
You laid the foundations of the world
and enclosed the sea when it burst out from the womb;
You brought forth all creatures of the earth
and gave breath to humankind.
Wondrous are you, Holy One of Blessing,
all you create is a sign of hope for our journey;
And so as the evening stars sing your praises
we join the heavenly beings and all creation as we sing:
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the name
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Presider:
All say:
Presider:
All say:
Silence.
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Presider:
All say:
THE BREAKING
OF THE
BREAD
INVITATION
Presider:
TO
COMMUNION
The presider and people receive communion. All are welcome to come forward. You may receive
the bread and wine, or just the bread if that is your custom. Gluten-free bread is available by alerting
the priest. If you wish to receive a blessing instead of the Bread and Wine, please signify by crossing
your hands over your chest.
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MUSIC
DURING
COMMUNION
TRUE COLORS
Cyndi Lauper
And I'll see your true colors shining through
I see your true colors
And that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colors. true colors are beautiful
Like a rainbow
If this world makes you crazy
And you've taken all you can bear
You call me up because you know I'll be
there
And I'll see your true colors shining through
I see your true colors
And that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colors, true colors,
true colors, shining through
I see your true colors
And that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colors
True colors are beautiful
Like a rainbow
Let us pray.
All say:
Savior of the world, our living bread, we have received you outwardly, let your risen
life dwell within us inwardly. In your strength and courage may we go forth with
gladness to meet you in all life sets before us, to seek and serve you in all persons,
loving our neighbors as ourselves. Amen.
THE BLESSING
AND
DISMISSAL
People:
May the power of God enable you, the nakedness of God disarm you, the beauty of
God silence you, the justice of God give you voice, the integrity of God hold you, the
desire of God move you, the fear of God expose you to the truth, the breath of God
give you abundant life, and the Blessing of God, Eternal Majesty, Incarnate Word, and
Abiding Spirit, be with you now and forever.
Amen.
Presider:
People:
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CLOSING HYMN
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ABOUT
THE
LITURGY
The liturgy was created for the Wilderness by The Reverend Canon Jadon D. Hartsuff, June 2016.
Hymns are from the Hymnal 1982, arranged for the Wilderness by Ryan McCarthy and Chad Johnson, June 2016, All Rights Reserved.
The opening litany is the Coventry Litany of Reconciliation. Saint John's Cathedral is a member of the Community of the Cross of Nails
at Coventry Cathedral. The Litany, based on the seven cardinal sins, was written by Canon Joseph Poole in 1958 in response to the
bombing of Coventry during World War II. It is a universal and timeless confession of humanity's failings, but it evokes us to approach
these sins and weaknesses in the forgiveness of God's love. Cathedral Provost Richard Howard put the word "FATHER FORGIVE" on the
wall behind the charred cross in the ruins of the destroyed cathedral in 1948.
The classic prayer concluding the Via Sacra is attributed to Saint Francis of Assisi.
The Eucharistic Prayer is The Episcopal Church's Eucharistic Prayer 3 from Enriching Our Worship 1, heavily edited and adapted for this
liturgy by Canon Hartsuff.
The song during Communion is a Wilderness arrangement of True Colors, originally written by Cyndi Lauper for her 1986 album by the
same name.
The Prayer After Communion is by The Right Reverend Frank T. Griswold, after a Nestorian Prayer, as found is his devotional guide
Praying Our Days, Copyright 2009.
The Blessing is inspired by Janey Morley's short prayer, "May the Power of God," in All Desires Known, third edition, Copyright 2006.