Greeting

Hymn #354                      “We Laugh, We Cry” (vss. 1 and 4)

Shelley Jackson Denham

Welcome

Covenant                                  Love is the spirit of this church,

and reason is its guide.

To dwell together in peace,

to seek truth in freedom,

and to serve human need:

this is our covenant.

Response                               May love shine forth through us today

May light of reason guide our way

May beauty, truth, and joy become

A flame that burns in everyone.

Call to Worship       

Invocation                                                                                      Rev. Dr. David Breeden                                                                                           

Musical Response                 “Here We Have Gathered”                               Carpenter  

Story for All Ages  

“We Don’t Eat Our Classmates” by Ryan T. Higgins

Children’s Recessional           “This Little Light of Mine” (#118)

African American spiritual

We will exit through the back doors of the sanctuary to go downstairs. Parents are welcome to escort their children downstairs and attend Religious Education with them, as they wish. Children of all ages are welcome to stay in the service.

Offertory                                          “Meditation #4”                                              Hardin

Readings                    “The Platinum Rule” by Timber Hawkeye

Testimony                                                                                                          Linda Kimel

Hymn #346                          “Come, Sing a Song with Me”                 Carolyn McDade

Meditation                                                                                         Rev. Michelle Collins

Anthem                                  “Ubi caritas” (op. 10, no. 1)                                   Duruflé

Sermon                  Forging the Platinum Rule: Love Beyond the Law           Rev. Bret

Hymn #168                                    “One More Step”                                      Joyce Poley

Benediction                                                                                    Rev. Dr. David Breeden

Closing Blessing                                                                                                                  Scott

“Go your way in peace,

Wander as you may;

Blessed is the path you take;

May love guide you on your way.”