Welcome! For the. Campfire Sunday: Non-Theism

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1 Campfire Sunday: Non-Theism Welcome! For the Sundays of 4/22, 4/29 and 5/6 we will be celebrating the theological diversity of Shadow Rock UCC. In our family are many perspectives of God, and we acknowledge that each perspective enriches us as a fellowship. Open your hearts and minds to the many viewpoints and to the people who hold such understandings. Be blessed! Again, welcome everyone and especially welcome Ahmad Daniels! April 22, 2018

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3 Ahmad Daniels, M.Ed., is a transformation facilitator and life coach with over thirty years experience in community outreach programs, diversity training and African American History. He is the founder of Creative Interchange, an organization whose mission is to enhance personal and community social capital through changed philosophies, personal empowerment and self-actualization. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from North Carolina Central University, Durham, North Carolina; a Master of Education degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and has attended the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in Tempe, Arizona. Mr. Daniels is the recipient of numerous awards. Some of which include the SPIRIT OF LOUISVILLE AWARD presented by the city of Louisville, Kentucky in appreciation for dedicated community service and has served as a facilitator for two of former Governor James B. Hunt s North Carolina Initiative on Race Conferences. He was recognized by Community Pride Magazine (December 2000), Charlotte s African American magazine, as one of Charlotte s 50 Most Influential Black Men. Mr. Daniels is most proud of being recognized by the editorial staff of The Charlotte Observer as a Hero of Democracy, (July 4, 2001) and for having played an active role in the United Nations World Conference on Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance, held late August early September 2001, in Durban, South Africa. Mr. Daniels also shared his considerable talents with those attending the

4 African and African Descendants World Conference Against Racism held in Barbados from October 1-6, He facilitated workshops and spoke at plenary sessions. Mr. Daniels has also chaired meetings of the Global Afrikan Congress in Amsterdam, London, Berlin, Paris, and Accra as well as having organized and moderated the April 12, 2007, Crisis of Young African American Males in Charlotte Town Hall Meeting which was attended by over 400 persons and has organized and served as chief historian for several Civil Rights Heritage Tours to Selma, Birmingham, and Montgomery, Alabama with stops in Memphis, Tennessee and Atlanta, Georgia. He is involved with many organizations and when not fulfilling civic responsibilities Mr. Daniels enjoys international travel (he has visited Africa and Europe many times), reading, listening to classical jazz, cycling, long-distance running, and has completed over a dozen marathons (26.2 miles). Mr. Daniels is the author of To Your Journey: Forty Clues to Self-Actualization Workbook, a must read book for anyone engaged in self-discovery and personal growth and a contributor to Interfaith Inspirations for Our Globalized World, a treasure trove of inspirational words by more than 20 religious faiths. Also, From Queens to Quantico: A United States Marine s Story, a chronicling of the journey through the conflict of being loyal to the Corps or to the reality of being black in America. Visit his web site

5 Gathering Music, Welcome and Announcements Shared Over Our Great Sound System Cristi Redentor Call to Worship Led by Bryan Baca One: People wander around aimless in the wilderness of the world. All: All of us are looking for shelter, safety, companionship and nurturing. One: People see a faint light blinking through the trees and they move toward that light. All: As we move closer, we begin to hear voices. One: People cannot quite make out the whole message but they overhear words like inclusion, equality, peace, justice, faith, hope and love. All: The light is getting brighter as we get closer. One: When people finally break through the tree line, they stumble into a single clearing with three campfires. Human beings name these fires to indicate where they are on their journey. The campfires are called theism, non-theism, and humanism. All: But the whole sanctuary in the wilderness is called, Shadow Rock! Amen! Singing Our Welcome There is Room For All There is room for all in the shadow of God s wing. There is room for all sheltered in God s love. And I rejoice and sing, My refuge and my rock in whom I trust. There is room for all, there is room for all. (two times)

6 Centering Prayer Shared by Rev. Ken Heintzelman Sharing the Peace Led by Ahmad Daniels Music Calls Us Back Together Shared by Our Great Band Celebrations Led by Rev. Ken Heintzelman Celebration Song This is our time to share the celebrations of our lives; birthdays, anniversaries, words of kindness and works of peace and justice. Celebration song written by Sherrin Loyd and Terry Garthwaite Celebrate your heart and your spirit, Celebrate your life while you live it. Even when it s hard to do, Celebrate the best of you. Celebrate your dreams and your visions, Celebrate the love you ve been given. Cherish all that you ve been through, Celebrate the best of you. Invitation to Give Led by Bryan Baca One: Our offerings for the celebration of life, in this place and beyond, shall now be received. All: We are called to make real the sharing of the gifts God has given to us. We offer what we have for the good of all.

7 Offering and Offertory Y all Come Sing Morning has Broken Eleanor Farjeon Dedication of Our Offerings Led by Bryan Baca One: As a river without an outlet becomes stagnant, so life which receives but does not give becomes polluted and sour. All: As we give, we know we will be refreshed and cleansed as well as being a blessing of inclusion and justice to others. Word About Life Al-Fatiha (The Opening) Surah 1 Bismillaah ar-rahman ar-raheem Al hamdu lillaahi rabbil alameen Ar-Rahman ar-raheem Maaliki yaumid Deen Iyyaaka na abudu wa iyyaaka nasta een Ihdinas siraatal mustaqeem Siraatal ladheena an amta alaihim Ghairil maghduubi alaihim waladaaleen Aameen In the name of God, the infinitely Compassionate and Merciful. Praise be to God, Lord of all the worlds. The Compassionate, the Merciful.

8 Ruler on the Day of Reckoning. You alone do we worship, and You alone do we ask for help. Guide us on the straight path, the path of those who have received your grace; not the path of those who have brought down wrath, nor of those who wander astray. Amen. Translated by Kabir Helminski Special Music Shared Over Our Great Sound System Peace Piece by Bill Evans Word About Life For Today Conversation With Ahmad Daniels and Ken Heintzelman What was your childhood religious upbringing and experience? How did you find Islam, or did Islam find you? Can you identify and share a transition in your life from traditional theism to non-theism? What do you want us to know about you? What do you want us to know about life?

9 Words for Mission Led by Bryam Baca One: No matter who you are or where you are on life s journey, you are welcome here. All: The paths of our journey go from campfire to campfire. One: We are a diverse people at different places at different times. All: May our most worn paths be to the One Table of Grace. One: These are the times! All: We are the people! One: All of Creation is blessed. All: May we love all and serve all. One. May God be with you. All: And also with you. One: Amen. All: Amen.

10 Sending Forth Draw the Circle Wide Let our hearts touch far horizons, so encompass great and small; Let our loving know no borders, faithful to love s call. Chorus Let the dreams we dream be larger, than we ve ever dreamed before; Let the dream of love be in us, open ev ry door. Chorus

11 New Study ~ New Format Seven Stories is a great study by Anthony Bartlett that pairs a story from the Hebrew scriptures with a story from the New Testament, seeing both stories through a lens of nonviolence. Zoom Conference is an online meeting tool that provides a friendly technology experience with the feel of face-to-face. Introduction: May 6 at 9:00 a.m. at Shadow Rock The introduction will cover the content / methodology AND the technology. We ll get comfortable with Zoom together! Classes via Zoom Conference (online) Online at the location of your choice at 7:00 p.m.: May 6, 13, 20 June 3 and 10 Rather than a rock falling from the sky, the Bible is a seed sprouting from the earth. Whatever is consistent with this generative process has authority. Everything else is the rock of human culture against which the seed is slowly but irresistibly straining. ~Anthony W. Bartlett Intrigued? Questions? Give me a shout! Karen via karen@shadowrockucc.org

12 Shadow Rock United Church of Christ North 8th Avenue Phoenix, Arizona (602) Karen Richter, Director of Spiritual Formation Abeth Spencer, Director of Communications Forrest Bachtel, Choir Director Julie Tuttle, Accompanist Joe Garcia, Percussion Dave Robinson, Guitar John Willis, Bass Guitar Heidi Zinn, Chief Financial Officer and Technology, Taking Over the World and Part Time Liturgist Jenni Brandt Rowen, Preschool Financial Officer Liz Helm, Wedding Ceremony Director Bill Peterson, Facility and Campus Care Volunteer Rev. Liana Rowe, Campus Partner Chaplain Lois Beberniss, Director of Campus Affairs and Festival Garden Rev. Ken Heintzelman, Senior Minister Dr. William O. Smith, Minister Emeritus