Order of Service

January 11, 2026

9:00 AM

Led by Rev. Deborah Bennett 

Thank you to this morning’s Worship Team

Pianist:  Nonetta Shatakhtsian
Lay Pastoral Care Associate:  Judy Adourian
Ushers: Jan and John Searles
Tech Host:  Lance Collins

Centering Quote:
“We only know two things for certain: “I am,” and “I will die.” Religion is our response. Whether it is spoken or unspoken, conscious or unconscious, inherited or chosen, we all have a religion of some sort or another, for religion is not merely a matter of belief or affiliation.
It is a matter of how we chose to live.”
― John A. Buehrens, A Chosen Faith: An Introduction to Unitarian Universalism

 

Chime

Chalice Lighting

Welcome and Centering      Rev. Deborah

Opening Hymn      Love is at the Center  by Emily Joy Goldberg

Unisom 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     Judy Adourian

Meditation     Rev. Deborah

Reflective Hymn     #134 Our World is One World

Sermon     The Promise of Unitarian Universalism

Closing Hymn       This Boat by Laura Zucker

Closing Words       Rev. Deborah

Our Work in the World

Share the Plate      Each month our Social Economic and Environmental Justice committee chooses a values aligned organization as our justice partner. This month we are proud to join forces with DARE.  (Direct Action for Rights and Equality). More information is located in the foyer of the Parish House. We invite you to support their work. Offering plates are located in the back of the sanctuary or you can donate on-line.

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

 

Order of Service

January 11, 2026

10:30 AM

Led by Rev. Deborah Bennett 

Thank you to this morning’s Worship Team

Worship Partner:  Linda Hartley
Pianist:  Nonetta Shatakhtsian
Lay Pastoral Care Associate:  Judy Adourian
Ushers: Jan and John Searles and Thomas Geraci
Tech Host:  Lance Collins

Centering Quote:
“We only know two things for certain: “I am,” and “I will die.” Religion is our response. Whether it is spoken or unspoken, conscious or unconscious, inherited or chosen, we all have a religion of some sort or another, for religion is not merely a matter of belief or affiliation.
It is a matter of how we chose to live.”
― John A. Buehrens, A Chosen Faith:  An Introduction to Unitarian Universalism

Chime

 Welcome          Linda Hartley

Chalice Lighting        

 *Opening Hymn        Love is at the Center by Emily Joy Goldberg

*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. 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        January 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      A Prayer by Charles Davis

Time for Centering

Joys and Sorrows Judy Adourian
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.

Meditative Hymn     #134 Our World is One World

Sermon     The Promise of Unitarian Universalism

*Closing Hymn      This Boat by Laura Zucker

Closing Words      Rev. Deborah

Extinguishing the Chalice

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