Worship
Join us for worship service and fellowship every Sunday morning @ 11 am
Order of Service
Gathering Music
Hymn #188 – “Come, Come, Whoever You Are” (sing 3 times)
Come, come, whoever you are, wanderer,
worshiper, lover of leaving. Ours is no caravan
of despair. Come, yet again come.
Interlude
Welcome and Greeting
Responsive Invocation
We come to this time and this place:
“To rediscover the wondrous gift of free religious community.”
To renew our faith in the holiness, goodness, and beauty of life.
“To rekindle the flame of memory and hope.”
To reclaim the vision of an earth made fair, with all her people.
Musical Welcome
Chalice Lighting (spoken in unison)
“Life is a gift for which we are grateful.
We gather in community to celebrate
The glories and the mysteries of this great gift.”
~ Marjorie Montgomery
Opening Words
Opening Hymn
Story for All Ages
Children’s Recessional – “Go Now In Peace”
Go now in peace, go now in peace
May a peaceful love surround you
Everywhere, everywhere, you may go.
Announcements
We would like to recognize your offering. Please insert cash gifts in an envelope from the offertory basket.
Offering and Dedication
Sung Response #381 (sung in unison)
“From all that dwell below the skies
let songs of hope and faith arise;
let peace, good will on earth be sung
through every land, by every tongue. Amen
Responsive Reading
Lighting of the Peace Candle
Please remain silent following the meditation.
Invitation to Silence and Meditation
You are invited to light a candle of memory and hope at this time.
Sermon
Hymn
Extinguishing the Chalice (in unison)
“We extinguish this flame but not the light of truth,
the warmth of community, nor the fire of commitment.
These we carry in our hearts until we are together again.”
~Elizabeth Selle Jones
Closing Hymn #123 “Spirit of Life”
Benediction
Postlude
JOIN US FOR SOCIAL HOUR FOLLOWING THE SERVICE!
Child Care and Children’s Religious Education available during services.
We are grateful to these members for their assistance in today’s service:
Worship Associate
Music
Accompanist
Ushers
Greeter
Hospitality Hosts
Sanctuary Keeper