Prelude                            

Welcome                                          

Singing #163                        “For the Earth Forever Turning”                Oler/arr. Page

Land Acknowledgement                                                                               

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.

Sung 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.                                                                                                         

Invocation                                                                                                                                      

Special Music                             

Story for All Ages          “A Child’s Garden” by Michael Foreman

Family 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.

Offering               

Testimony                                                                                                       Bob Spelman

Singing #1032                                “Daoona Nayeesh”                      Badri/Warmbrand

Readings             

From “Open Letter from Professionals at Jewish Organizations” Dec. 2023

“All Things Not Considered” by Naomi Shihab Nye

Centering

Special Music                                      

Message                                                The Levant

Singing #159                                    “This is My Song”                              Stone/Sibelius

*Benediction and 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.”