Order of Service

May 4, 2025 9:00 AM

Ritual as a Doorway to Your Deeper Self

Led by
Rev. Deborah Bennett

Thank you to this morning’s worship team:
Special Music:  Shelley Dungan and Greg Sabatino
Pianist:  Nonetta Shatakhtsian
Coffee Angels:  Men’s Group
Usher:  Bob Walker
Tech Host:  Lance Collins

 

Opening Music      Hallelujah, On My Way, Shelley Dungan and Greg Sabatino

Welcome and Call to Worship        Rev. Deborah

Chalice Lighting                   by Rev. Brigitte Bechtold

Hymn      #38, Morning Has Broken

*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 Centering      Rev. Deborah

Personal Reflection

Joys and Sorrows  
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.

Sung Prayer Om Mani Padme Om,  Shelley Dungan and Greg Sabatino

Sermon      Rev. Deborah

Labyrinth Ritual

Closing Hymn     #1011, Return Again

Invitation to the Offering
Our May Share the Plate:  Refugee Dream Center is a common venue for community engagement, cultural exchange, and a home away from home for refugees. To donate click HERE.

Closing Words 

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

 

Order of Service
May 4, 2025 10:30 AM

Ritual as a Doorway to Your Deeper Self

Led by
Rev. Deborah Bennett

Thank you to this mornings Worship Team

Worship Partner:  Janet Searles
Time for All Ages:  Jeannette Bessinger
Lay Pastoral  Care Associate:  Kamila Barzykowski
Usher:  Sandy Norris
Music Director:  Nonetta Shatakhtsian
Tech Host:  Lance Collins

Gathering Music                

Welcome      Janet Searles

Chalice Lighting      words by Rev. Brigitte Bechtold     

Call to Worship      Rev. Deborah

Hymn     #38 Morning Has Broken

*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

Call for the Offering Our May Share the Plate
Refugee Dream Center is a common venue for community engagement, cultural exchange, and a home away from home for refugees.

Offertory     Life, by Vincenzo

Time for Centering     Rev. Deborah

Joys and Sorrows  
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.

Prayer

Choir    What is Life? by Pamea Steward music by Greg Gilpin

Sermon      Rev. Deborah

Labyrinth Meditation

Closing Hymn     #1008, When Our Heart is in a Holy Place

Closing Words 

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