Welcome everyone to this time to rest and pause in the midst of the world swirling around us. We pause to listen for a word from God in our lives, and to become more aware of God’s presence around us. We come as people opening ourselves to God’s love and peace, to take a moment to breathe in… and out…and be with God. Today we ruminate on Compassion -- to feel our insides turn for others. To not just feel, but to act in ways of mercy and love. And to know God’s compassion for us...who reaches out to us and longs for relationship with us. Let us worship, together, even as we are apart.