Living Psalm 1 – General Synod 33 – Rooted in Love

Living Psalm 1
General Synod 33 Theme—Rooted in Love

We Are Trees

We see the death dealing, manipulating,
Soul crushing paths and roads
On which so many go

Driven by isolating, fascist leaning,
Fear and consuming greed
That always feeds

But we
We are trees
Trees planted strong
By living streams
Rooted deep
Deep in love
We will survive

We
We are trees
Trees planted strong
By living streams
Rooted deep
Deep in love
We can thrive

(These are song lyrics and music will be forthcoming)

Living Psalm 1 for General Synod 33 was written by the Rev. Tracy Howe.

Living Psalms Book is created by UCC Witness & Worship Artists’ Group, a Network of UCC connected artists, activists and ministers bridging the worship and liturgy of the local church with witness and action in the community.

Logo is detail from Living Psalm 80 by Sophia Beardemphl, Redwoods, CA. Recovering from significant bullying, Sophia, age nine, read Psalm 80 and thought of brokenness that needs mending. She drew this broken and mended bowl.