Order of Service

June 15, 2025 10:00 AM

Your Wild and Precious Life

Led by Rev. Deborah Bennett and Friends

Worship Partner: Al Jeffries
Lay Pastoral  Care Associate: Anthony Wilson
Usher: Sanctuary, Janet and John Searles; Smith Hall, Bob Walker
Coffee Angels:  Sharing Locker
Music Director:  Nonetta Shatakhtsian
Tech Host:  Lance Collins

Order of Service

Live Gathering Music

Choir            Always Something Sings by Linda Spevacek

Welcome and Call to Worship        Rev. Deborah

Chalice Lighting            words by Rev. Peter Friedrichs

Opening Hymn      #128, For All That is Our Life

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

New Member Welcome

Call for the Offering      Our June Share the Plate isThe RI’s Trans Health Conference happens once a year, providing medical and behavioral health professionals with education and training on providing gender affirming care. This conference also includes a track for LGBTQIA+ community members.

Offertory      La Estrella Nos Guia by Vicenz

Time for Centering      Rev. Deborah

Joys and Sorrows    Anthony Wilson
To share your 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.

Prayer

Reading      The Summer Day by Mary Oliver

Sermon:      Your Wild and Precious Life

Closing Hymn      #346 Blue Boat Home

Closing Words:      A Blessing for Freedom by John O’Donohue

*Extinguishing the Chalice:
Carry the Flame of Peace and Love until we Meet Again (Repeat)