Order of Service

June 8, 2025 10:00 AM

The Living Tradition at Westminster
Bridging, Teacher Recognition, Volunteer Recognition

Led by Rev. Deborah Bennett, Rev. Jeannette Bessinger

Lay Pastoral  Care Associate:  Kamila Barzykowski
Usher: Sanctuary Bob Walker and Beverly Ulvila
Smith Hall, Paula Greenwood
Coffee Angels:  Board of Trustees
Music Director:  Nonetta Shatakhtsian
Tech Host:  Lance Collins

Live Gathering Music

Welcome Opening Hymn     #118, This Little Light of Mine

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 and Call to Worship, Rev. Deborah

Chalice Lighting     by Anais Nin

Call for the Offering. Our June Share the Plate is The RI’s Trans Health Conference, which happens annually, 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     Corner of the Sky by Stephen Schwartz, soloist, Linda Hartley

Joys and Sorrows, Kamila Barzykowski
To share your joy or sorrow with the congregation, please fill out a joys and sorrows card located at the front door before service. If you want to speak with someone, a lay pastoral care team member will be available after the service.

Prayer

New Member Ceremony

Hymn           #346, Come Sing a Song with Me

Bridging       Rev. J
                     Speaker, Jeff Prisco, Bridger, Ronan Hevenor
                     Speaker, Allison DeLong, Bridger, Evan Wysor

Gratitude to our RE Teachers, Rev. J

Closing Song

Dear friend, dear friend,
how can I tell you all that I feel?
You have given so may treasures,
we love you so.

Closing Words     Beyond Borders by Rich Hoyt

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