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A Responsive Reading Honoring Families
Adapted by Rev. Allison Barrett
First Unitarian Church, Hamilton, ON

PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD BABIES (Babies gurgle or cry as able)

"As babies, named as unique beings, we are welcome in this community."

ALL: "AND WE ARE EMBRACED BY OUR CHURCH."

CHILDREN

"As children, bringing crayons into the service, and happy shouts to coffee hour, we are welcome in this community."

ALL: "AND WE ARE EMBRACED BY OUR CHURCH."

YOUTH AND PARENTS OF YOUTH

"As youth, wrestling with questions of who we are and want to be, we are welcome in this community."

ALL: "AND WE ARE EMBRACED BY OUR CHURCH."

STRESSED-OUT ADULTS

"As adults, seeking nurture and focus amidst the fragmenting demands of the week, we are welcome in this community."

ALL: "AND WE ARE EMBRACED BY OUR CHURCH."

ANYONE WHO HAS EVER MADE A MISTAKE

"As imperfect beings, making mistakes and disappointing ourselves, yet also rising to unexpected heights, we are welcome in this community."

ALL: "AND WE ARE EMBRACED BY OUR CHURCH."

ANYONE WHO HAS EVER LIVED ON THEIR OWN

"As individuals seeking companionship amidst the triumphs and tragedies of day to day living, we area welcome in this community."

ALL: "AND WE ARE EMBRACED BY OUR CHURCH."

HUMAN BEINGS

"Through all ages and all stages, all the ups and downs of a lifetime, we are welcome in this community."

ALL: "AND WE ARE EMBRACED BY OUR CHURCH."
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