Order of Service

September 7, 2025 9:00 AM

Come, Come Whoever You Are

Led by
Rev. Deborah Bennett
and Rev. Jennette Bessinger
Thank you to this morning’s Worship Team

Time for All Ages:  Rev. J.
Pianist:  Nonetta Shatakhtsian
Lay Pastoral Care Associate:  Allen Mongeau
9:00 AM Ushers:  Paula Greenwood 10:30 AM Ushers:  Renée Bucklin and Beverly Ulvila
Tech Host:  Lance Collins

Gathering Music

Welcome and Call to Worship      Rev. Deborah

Chalice Lighting      by Katie Gelfand, Rev. J

*Opening Hymn          #188, Come, Come, Whoever You Are

*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 Allen Mongeau
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.

Prayer

Reflections on Belonging      Rev. J and Rev. Deborah

Honoring Members, Visitors, and Staff: Introduction of Staff

*Closing Hymn          #100, I’ve Got Peace Like a River

Our Wok in the World

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

 

Order of Service

September 7, 2025 10:30 AM

Gathering Music

Welcome and Call to Worship      Rev. Deborah

Chalice Lighting  by Katie Gelfand   Rev. J

*Opening Hymn          #188, Come, Come, Whoever You Are

*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 Allen Mongeau
To share your personal joy or sorrow with the congregation, please fill out a joys and sorrows card located at the front door before service. A lay pastoral care team member will be available after the service if you would like to speak with someone.

Call for the Offering Our September/October Share the Plate is the The Womxn Project
Womxn Project was integral to getting abortion and gender affirming care protected in RI with the Reproductive Privacy Act, Equality in Abortion Coverage Act, and the Health Care Provider Shield Act through creative activism, grassroots organizing, and organizational campaign leadership. Click HERE to donate.

Offertory     Watermark, by Enya and Nicky Ryan

Reflections on Belonging       Rev. J and Rev. Deborah

Water Communion

Honoring Members, Visitors, and Staff         
          Introduction of Staff

*Closing Hymn #100, I’ve Got Peace Like a River

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