The video recording (at the top of this page) captures the complete service including a 10-minute prelude. The service starts at the 11:45 mark of this recording.
The audio recording (below the video clip) is an abbreviation of the service. It includes the Message, Meditation, and Featured Song.
Susie Weller holds a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Ministry from Seattle University and a Certificate in Spiritual Direction from Gonzaga University. With experience as a Campus Minister and Young Adult Minister in Seattle, she is also a certified Life and Spiritual Coach, and an instructor for the Art and Practice of Living with No One and Nothing Against You. She is also an accomplished author with several published books and magazine articles. Her personal experience with grief includes facing significant health challenges including three types of cancer, neuropathy, a mini-stroke, and brain surgery.
Ecclesiastes 3 puts forth the idea that there is a season and a time for everything under heaven. This includes times to be born and to die, to plant and to uproot, to kill and to heal, to weep and to laugh, to mourn and to dance, etc. It emphasizes that these times and seasons are part of a divine order established by God. As a person of faith, you may trust that you were born to serve during this era. Yet it can be hard to face the idea of hardship and loss. In his book THE WILD EDGE OF SORROW, Francis Weller explores the profound and multifaceted nature of grief. He introduces the concept of the Five Gates of Grief, which delves into various aspects of loss and sorrow. He emphasizes that by embracing and befriending your grief, you can transform it into a powerful teacher, leading to deeper healing and connection.
Our music ensemble features Julie Croteau. She is accompanied by LeeAnn Aerlyn-Moore.
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