Prayers on the 19th anniversary of 9/11 using prayers by the Sisters of Mercy, Nan Merrill, and the National Council of Churches.

Rev. Elissa Johnk

First Congregational Church of Burlington

Today we will be using music from the Taize community in France, as I explain in the beginning. There will be a pause between songs for spoken prayers. Throughout the time of prayer, I would encourage you to be still, and let the prayers come to you.

Rev. Elissa Johnk

First Congregational Church of Burlington

Join me as we pray, using a benediction adapted from Sarah Bessey.

Hannah Sachs, Director of Creative Ministries

First Congregational Church of Burlington

Using a meditation on compassion by Jack Kornfield.

Rev. Elissa Johnk

First Congregational Church of Burlington

Using a poem by Mary Oliver, and prayers by Norman Habel, David Sorrill, and Sherri Weinberg.

Rev. Elissa Johnk

First Congregational Church of Burlington

Using prayers from the Chalice Hymnal

Rev. Elissa Johnk

First Congregational Church of Burlington

Using the United Farm Workers prayer, and a prayer from "Prayers for Today: for African Congregations"

Rev. Elissa Johnk

First Congregational Church of Burlington

First Congregational Church of Burlington

Hannah Sachs, Director of Creative Ministries

First Congregational Church of Burlington

Using the prayers of St. Patrick.

Rev. Elissa Johnk

First Congregational Church of Burlington