Order of Service

March 1 2026

9:00 AM

Is it Me or Am I AI?

Led by
Rev. Deborah Bennett

Thank you to this morning’s Worship Team

Pianist:  Nonetta Shatakhtsian
Lay Pastoral Care Associate:  Allen Mongeau
Usher:  Paula Greenwood
Tech Host:  Lance Collins

Centering Thought:

“Ethics is the compass that guides artificial intelligence towards responsible and beneficial outcomes. Without ethical considerations,
AI becomes a tool of chaos and harm.”― Sri Amit Ray

Chimes

Chalice Lighting   

Welcome and Centering      words by Rev. Rebecca Parker
            Rev. Deborah

*Opening Hymn            #1008  When Our Heart is in a Holy Place

*Unison Affirmation
Love is the spirit of this church
And service our mission
This is our great covenant
To dwell together in peace
To seek the truth in love
And to help one another

Joys and Sorrows Allen Mongeau
To share your personal joy or sorrow with the congregation, please fill out a joys and sorrows card located at the front door prior to service. A lay pastoral care team member will be available after the service if you would like to speak with someone

Guided Meditation

Musical Interlude

Sermon      Is it Me or Am I AI?  Rev. Deborah

*Closing Hymn            #1064  Blue Boat Home

Our Work in the World

Share the Plate Our March and April Share the Plate Partner is
Climate Action Rhode Island 350 RI (CARI-350 RI)
(See insert for more information.)

Closing Blessing

Extinguishing the Chalice
Carry the Flame of Peace and Love Until We Meet Again (repeat)

 

 

Order of Service

March 1, 2026

10:30 AM

Is it Me or Am I AI?

Led by
Rev. Deborah Bennett

Thank you to this morning’s Worship Team

Pianist:  Nonetta Shatakhtsian
Lay Pastoral Care Associate:  Allen Mongeau
Usher:  Paula Greenwood
Tech Host:  Lance Collins

Centering Thought:

“Ethics is the compass that guides artificial intelligence towards responsible and beneficial outcomes. Without ethical considerations,
AI becomes a tool of chaos and harm.”― Sri Amit Ray

 

Chime

*Gathering Hymn            #1088  When Our Heart is in a Holy Place

 *Unison Affirmation 
Love is the spirit of this church
And service our mission
This is our great covenant
To dwell together in peace
To seek the truth in love
And to help one another

 Welcome & Chalice Lighting     Robert Moton-Ranney

 Choir Like the Beat of the Drum

 Time For All Ages Rev. J

Children’s Recessional Sung to the tune of Frere Jacques
As you journey – As you journey
May you know – May you know
Love and hope go with you –
Love and hope go with you
Learn and grow – Learn and grow

Call for the Offering            Climate Action Rhode Island 350 RI            (CARI-350 RI)
            (See insert for more information.) 

Offertory

Time for Centering            words by Rebecca Parker

Joys and Sorrows   Allen Mongeau
To share your personal joy or sorrow with the congregation, please fill out a joys and sorrows card located at the front door prior to service. A lay pastoral care team member will be available after the service if you would like to speak with someone.

Sermon      Is it Me or Am I AI?  Rev. Deborah

*Closing Hymn      #1064 Blue Boat Home

Closing Blessing      Rev. Deborah

Extinguishing the Chalice

Carry the Flame in Peace and Love until we meet again. (repeat)