Order of Service 12-10-2023
“Hanukkah for All of UUs”
Led by Rev. DL Helfer
Worship Partner: Al Jeffries
Lay Pastoral Care Associate: Sue Bollens
Usher: Sandra Norris and Janet Searles
Coffee Angels: Sharing Locker
Pianist: Nonetta Shatakhtsian
Tech Host: Liz Roper
Welcome and Announcements
Lighting of the Chalice by Rev. DC Fortune
Prelude: Sim Shalom (Prayer for Peace) Hebrew Prayer text music by Will Lopes
Opening Words
*Opening Hymn: #389, Gathered Here
*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.
Time for All Ages:
Children’s Recessional: Sung to the tune of Frere Jacques
As you journey – As you journey
May you know – May you know
Love and hope go with you
Love and hope go with you
Learn and grow – Learn and grow
Joys and Sorrows
Piano Interlude: Autumn Waltz by Lena Orsa
Prayer: “A Peacemaking Prayer”
Sung Response: # 352, Find a Stillness
Call for the Offering: Our December Share the Plate Recipient is The Sharing Locker. The Sharing Locker is one of Westminster’s outreach projects and has been in operation since February 2010. We reach out to anyone in Washington or Kent County as well as Cranston residents who are experiencing a need for assistance with non-food products and/or pet food. The Sharing locker is, by design, closely aligned with the Westminster vision and mission. To donate click HERE
Offertory: Jewish Vintage by K. Schoonenbeek
Sermon: “The Living Tradition”
*Closing Hymn: #203, All Creatures of the Earth and Sky
*Closing Words
Extinguishing the Chalice: Carry the Flame of Peace and Love until We Meet Again (repeat)