Order of Service 7-26-20
Welcome and Announcements
Chalice Lighting by Denise Levins
Chalice reading by Ken DiPrete
Our chalice reading is:
As surely as we belong to the universe
As surely as we belong to the universe
we belong together.
We join here to transcend the isolated self,
to reconnect,
to know ourselves to be at home,
here on earth, under the stars,
linked with each other
Prelude with music played by Nonetta Shatakhtsian
Opening Words
Opening Hymn What a Wonderful World | Playing For Change | Song Around The World
Unison Affirmation
Love is the spirit of this church
And service its law
This is our great covenant
To dwell together in peace
To seek the truth in love
And to help one another
Joys and Sorrows music played by Nonetta Shatakhtsian
Prayer/Meditation by Ken DiPrete
Offering
Our Share the plate this summer will be: The National Bail Out collective, a Black-led and Black-centered collective of abolitionist organizers, lawyers and activists who are building a community-based movement to support folks and end systems of pretrial detention and ultimately mass incarceration. To donate go to www.westminsteruu.org/donate.To read more about NBO click here.
Offertory music played by Nonetta Shatakhtsian
Reading by Richard S. Gilbert
Interlude: Green and Blue
Introduction of Kevin Budris
Sermon by Kevin Budris
Closing hymn: Love Song To The Earth
Closing Words
Carry the Flame music played by Nonetta Shatakhtsian