Sunday Order of Service
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
Musical Response “Come and Find the Quiet Center”
Murray/White, arr. Nelson
Story for All Ages “The Very Very Very Long Dog” by Julia Patton
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 No. 11” Kramer
Readings “Self Compassion” by Kristin Neff
“An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith” by Barbara Brown Taylor
Testimony Sandi Campbell
Hymn #86 “Blessed Spirit of My Life” Shelley Jackson Denham
Meditation
Anthem “Responsibility” Hillel the Elder/Sirett
Sermon What Might Change?
Hymn #1007 “There’s a River Flowing in My Soul”
Sanders/arr. Kenny Smith
Benediction
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.”