Order of Service

April 19 2026

9:00 AM

Biophilia: For the Love of Nature

Led by Rev. Deborah Bennett

Thank you to this morning’s Worship Team

Pianist:  Nonetta Shatakhtsian
Lay Pastoral Care Associate: Anthony Wilson
Tech Host:  Lance Collins

Centering Thought:

“Knowing that you love the earth changes you, activates you to defend and protect and celebrate. But when you feel that the earth loves you in return,
that feeling transforms the relationship from a one-way street into a sacred bond.” ― Robin Wall Kimmerer

Chime

Chalice Lighting

Welcome and Centering      Rev. Deborah

*Opening Hymn    #163 For the Earth Forever Turning

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      Anthony Wilson

Sermon     Rev. Deborah

Outside Meditation and Earth Chants      #1063 The Earth, the Water, the Fire, the Air, #1070 Mother I Feel You, #1073 The Earth is Our Mother

Closing Words      by Jane Goodall

Our Work in the World         April Share the Plate Partner is
           Climate Action Rhode Island 350 RI (CARI-350 RI) To donate go to: https://www.westminsteruu.org/?s=sunday+offering

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

 

10:30 AM

Order of Service

April 19, 2026

Biophilia: For the Love of Nature

Led by Rev. Deborah Bennett

Thank you to this morning’s Worship Team

Worship Partner:  Al Jeffries
Pianist:  Nonetta Shatakhtsian
Usher: Donna and Nick Schmader
Tech Host:  Lance Collins

Centering Thought:

“Knowing that you love the earth changes you, activates you to defend and protect and celebrate. But when you feel that the earth loves you in return,
that feeling transforms the relationship from a one-way street into a sacred bond.”

Chime

Choir     For the Beauty of the Earth by John Rutter

Welcome and Chalice Lighting     Al Jeffries

*Opening Hymn     #163  For the Earth Forever Turning

*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

Call for the Offering    Al Jeffries
Climate Action Rhode Island

Offertory

Centering     Rev. Deborah

Joys and Sorrows

Hymn     #1063     The Earth, the Water, the Fire, the Air

Sermon     Biophilia: For the Love of Nature   Rev. Deborah

*Closing Hymn     #1064 Blue Boat Home

Closing Words     by Jane Goodall

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