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Order of Service

9:00 AM
The Irrational and Necessary Hope of the Season
Led by Rev. DL Helfer

Thank you to this morning’s Worship Team

Pianist:  Nonetta Shatakhtsian
Lay Pastoral Care Associate:  Anthony Wilson
Usher:  Paula Greenwood
Tech Host:  Lance Collins

Centering Thought
Let us Gather in Love:
Holding both Grief and Joy in this Holiday Season 

 

Chime

Chalice Lighting              words from The Reverend Lindsay Bates

“To face the world’s shadows, a chalice of light.

To face the world’s coldness, a chalice of warmth.

To face the world’s terrors, a chalice of courage.

To face the world’s turmoil, a chalice of peace.

May its glow fill our spirits, our hearts, and our lives.”

Welcome and Centering     Rev. DL

*Opening Hymn      #368, Now Let Us Sing

*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      Anthony Wilson
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 service if you would like to speak with someone.

Meditation     Rev. DL

Reflective Hymn      #346, Come Sing a Song With Me

Sermon           The Irrational and Necessary Hope of the Season

Time for Reflection       Rev. DL

*Closing Hymn        #205, Amazing Grace             

Closing Words           Rev. DL

“May the Road Rise Up to Meet You”
Gaelic Blessing, Author Unknown

Our Work in the World      Melonie Perez

This month will are collecting for Direct Action Rights and Equality (or DARE for short).

Extinguishing the Chalice

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

 

 

 

 
10:30 AM

The Irrational and Necessary Hope of the Season
Led by Rev. DL Helfer

Thank you to this morning’s Worship Team
Worship Partner:  John Robinson
Pianist:  Nonetta Shatakhtsian
Lay Pastoral Care Associate:  Anthony Wilson
Ushers:  Thomas Geraci & Bob Walker
Tech Host:  Lance Collins

Centering Thought
Let us Gather in Love:
Holding both Grief and Joy in this Holiday Season 

Chime

 Welcome           John Robinson

 Chalice Lighting              words from The Reverend Lindsay Bates

“To face the world’s shadows, a chalice of light.

To face the world’s coldness, a chalice of warmth.

To face the world’s terrors, a chalice of courage.

To face the world’s turmoil, a chalice of peace.

May its glow fill our spirits, our hearts, and our lives.”

 *Opening Hymn      #368 Now Let Us Sing

*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

Time for All Ages      Rev. DL

Call for the Offering      Melonie Perez
December Share the Plate
Direct Action Rights and Equality (or DARE for short).
Dare was first formed in Providence in 1986 as a grassroots organizing effort to better the lives of persons living (and struggling) in Providence. DARE’s mission is to organize low-income families living in communities of color for social, economic, and political justice.

Offertory

Time for Centering      Rev. DL

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

Time for Centering        Rev. DL

Joys and Sorrows Anthony Wilson
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 service if you would like to speak with someone.

Sung Prayer      #346 Come Sing a Song With Me

Sermon

*Closing Hymn      #205 Amazing Grace

Closing Words      Rev. DL

“May the Road Rise Up to Meet You”
Gaelic Blessing, Author Unknown

Extinguishing the Chalice

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