OOS 10-25-20

Led by Rev. Paul Sprecher

Thank you to our Worship Partner Carolyn Mark and our Tech Host Alice Cialella

Welcome and Announcements

Chalice Lighting words By Debra Faulk

Prelude: Sarabande by J.S. Bach with music played by Nonetta Shatakhtsian

Opening Words by Erik Walker Wikstrom

Opening Hymn: Gathered Here

Unison Affirmation
Love is the spirit of this church
And service its law
This is our great covenant
To dwell together in peace
To seek the truth in love
And to help one another

Joys and Sorrows: Water Sparks in a Sunbeam by L. Orsa with music played by Nonetta Shatakhtsian

Prayer by Gary Kowalski

Song in response #1013 Open My Heart”

Offering
Here at Westminster we share our offering every month with a different organization that shares our values or our mission. Our October share the plate is “we are one” Rhode Island Fund, a collaborative effort between government, community, and philanthropic organizations to raise $3 million to provide no-fee debit cards to Rhode Islanders, especially for undocumented and immigrants with urgent need due to sickness, job loss, or reduction in work hours and who are excluded from many federal programs. To donate go to www.westminsteruu.org/donate

Offertory: Paisello’s La Molinara by L.V. Beethovenn with music played by Nonetta Shatakhtsian

Vernon Domingo “Listening to Micah”

Hymn: #39 Voice Still and Small

Sermon: “Not Hearing”

Closing hymn #1040 Hush

Closing words by Rev. Barbara Hamilton-Holway

Carry the Flame