True Colors: Wilderness Summer 2016

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TRUECOLORS

ORDINARYTIME2016

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 thisseason 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 writtenoriginally 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


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THEORDER OFSERVICE

All stand.

HYMN

(All sing) Just as I am Arranged

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LITANY OFRECONCILIATION

Presider: For the hatred which divides nation from nation,

race from race, class from class.

People: Father, forgive.

Presider: The covetous desires of people and nations to posses what is not their own.

People: Father, forgive.Presider: The greed which exploits the work of human hands and lays waste the earth.


Presider: Our envy of the welfare and happiness of others.


Presider: Our indifference to the plight of the imprisoned, the homeless, the refuge.


Presider: The lust which dishonors the bodies of men, women, and children.


Presider: The pride which leads us to trust in ourselves and not in God.


The Presider says

God be with you.

People: And also with you.

Let us pray.

See the separate sheet for the Opening Prayer, Reading, Psalm and Gospel.

REFLECTION

After the Reflection, there is silence.

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THEPRAYERS OF THEPEOPLE

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

Let us pray together

All say: Lord, make us instruments of your peace.

Where there is hatred, let us sow love;

where there is injury, pardon;

where there is discord, union;

where there is doubt, faith;

where there is despair, hope;

where there is darkness, light;

where there is sadness, joy.Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;

to be understood as to understand;

to be loved as to love.

For it is in giving that we receive;

it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;

and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Amen.

THEPEACE

The Presider says

The Peace of Christ be always with you.


Let us share Christs peace with one another.

All greet their neighbors with a sign of peace.

All then sit while Announcements are made.

THEOFFERTORY

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HYMN (All sing) THERES A WIDENESS INGODS MERCY Arranged

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THEGREATTHANKSGIVING

All stand.

The Presider says

God be with you.


Presider: Lift up your hearts.People: We lift them up to God.

Presider: Let us give thanks to the God of our salvation.

People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

The Presider continues

Presider: 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:

SANCTUS All sing

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Presider: Glory and honor are yours,

Creator of all,

you called a people to yourself,

delivered them from bondage,

and led them to a land of promise.

Of your grace, you gave Jesus to be human,

to share our life,proclaim the coming of your holy reign,

and give himself for us.

We thank you that on the night before he died for us

Jesus took bread,

and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it,

gave it to his friends and said:

Take, eat, this is my Body, broken for you.

Do this for the remembrance of me.

After supper Jesus took the cup of wine,

said the blessing, gave it to his friends and said:

Drink this, all of you:

this cup is the new Covenant in my Blood,

poured out for you and for all

for the forgiveness of sin.

Do this for the remembrance of me.

And so, remembering all that was done for us:

the cross, the tomb, the resurrection and ascension,

longing for Christs coming in glory,

and presenting to you these gifts

your earth has formed and human hands have made,

we acclaim you, O Christ:

All say: Dying, you destroyed our death.

Rising, you restored our life.

Christ Jesus, come in glory!

Presider: Send your Holy Spirit upon us

and upon these gifts of bread and wine

that they may be to us the Body and Blood of your Christ.

Grant that we,

burning with your Spirits power,may be a people of hope, justice and love.

Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ,

by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,

we worship you our God and Creator in voices

All say: Amen.

Silence.

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Presider: Let us pray as Jesus taught us.

All say: Our Father in heaven,

hallowed be your Name,

your kingdom come,

your will be done,

on earth as in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread.Forgive us our sins

as we forgive those who sin against us.

Save us from the time of trial,

and deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power,

and the glory are yours,

now and for ever.

Amen.

THEBREAKING OF THEBREAD

The presider breaks the bread and observes a moment of silence.

INVITATION TOCOMMUNION

Presider: Behold who you are, become what you receive.

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 DURINGCOMMUNION TRUECOLORS Cyndi Lauper

PRAYERAFTERCOMMUNION

All stand.

Presider: 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.

THEBLESSING ANDDISMISSAL

The Presider says

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 Godgive you abundant life, and the Blessing of God, Eternal Majesty, Incarnate Word, and

Abiding Spirit, be with you now and forever.

People: Amen.

Presider: Let us go in Peace, revealing our true colors to the world.

People: Thanks be to God.

All sing the following hymn.

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You with the sad eyes

Don't be discouraged

Oh I realize its hard to take courage

In a world full of people

You can lose sight of it all

And the darkness inside you

Can make you feel so small

But I 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

Show me a smile then

Don't be unhappy, can't remember

When I last saw you laughingIf 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




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




Your true colors, true colors,

true colors, shining through




Your true colors

True colors are beautiful

Like a rainbow


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CLOSINGHYMN COME, THOU FOUNT OF EVERY BLESSING Hymn 686


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ABOUT THELITURGY

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.

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