Welcome and Announcements – Worship Partner

Chalice Lighting By Bets Wienecke

Prelude Symphony #6 Pastoral Theme by L.V.Beethoven,  played by Nonetta Shatakhtsian

Opening Words John Saxon

Opening Hymn: Morning Has Come words and music by Jason Shelton, vocals: Jason Shelton

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  with L’Adieu by B.Favarger, played by Nonetta Shatakhtsian

Prayer by Gary Kowalski

Song in Response Voice Still and Small words and music by John Corrado
Keyboard: Shan Chin, Vocals: Saleel Menon

Offering
Our Share the Plate Recipient for September is The Rhode Island Community Food Bank. The Rhode Island Community Food Bank distributes food to people in need through a statewide network of 168 member agencies including food pantries, meal sites, shelters, youth programs, and senior centers. Each month, 53,000 Rhode Islanders receive food assistance at these agencies. 66% of households served by food pantries include seniors and/or children. To donate go to www.westminsteruu.org/donate

Offertory Ichigo-Ichie by H.Yamazaki, played by Nonetta Shatakhtsian

 First Reading: From “The Shared Pulpit” By Erika Hewitt

Second Reading: By Rev. Rebecca Parker

Hymn: Sanctuary, performed by Sanctuary Boston

Sermon Rev Ellen Quaadgras

Closing hymn: When Our Heart is in a Holy Place words and music by Joyce Pole
Keyboard: Shan Chin, Vocals: Ariel Deshotel, Saleel Menon, Julia Morsher, and Joan Polanco

Closing words

Carry the Flame