Rev. Steve Hong led today’s service, which focused on the topic of maps and how they opened the world for colonization and violence by empire-building. The scripture reading was Matthew 5:1-20. Liturgist Tom Uhrhammer read the poem “Maps” by Yesenia Montilla.
Hymns, accompanied by Barbara Greene (piano) and Manh Ong (guitar), included:
Precious Lord, Take My Hand
O God Who Formed Creation
Just a Closer Walk With Thee
Rev. Steve returns to Bethany on Sunday, October 27.