Gathering Hymn

For the earth forever turning,

For the skies, for every sea

For our lives, for all we cherish,

Sing we our joyful song of peace.

Welcome

Prelude (9:00)

Choral Introit (11:00)

Preludio in c minor, op. 56                           Alexander Guilmant

People, Look East                                                                  Farjeon

Chalice Lighting

Chris Brown (9:00)

Geoff Lee (11:00)

Opening Hymn

Woke Up This Morning

Covenant

Love is the doctrine of this church.     

The quest of truth is its sacrament,

And service is its prayer.

To dwell together in peace;

To seek knowledge in freedom;

To serve humankind in fellowship;

Thus do we covenant with each other.

Hymn of Praise

From all that dwell below the skies

Let songs of hope and faith arise

Let peace, good will on earth be sung

Through every land, by every tongue.                  ~ based on Isaac Watts

Offering for the Westside Food Bank

Story for All Ages

Song of Blessing

Go now in peace,

Go now in peace,

May the spirit of love surround you

As you go, as you go

On your way.                                                                   ~ Natalie Sleeth

 A Time for Community

Pulpit Message 

Teri Bond, Pledge Committee

Offertory

People Make the World Go ‘Round                           Bell/Creed

Talita G. Long, vocalist                             

Devotional Time

    Pastoral Prayer

    Sung Meditation #225

    Silence

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Responsive Reading #585

Councils                   Marge Piercy                                                          

Music for the Morning

Black Butterfly                        

Weil/Mann                                                                                                          

Sermon

“The Gift of Faith”                             Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur

Closing Song #1008

When Our Heart Is in a Holy Place

 Benediction

Postlude (9:00)

Choral Postlude (11:00)

Silent Night                                                                Franz Gruber

In December                                                                       Althouse                 

Extinguishing the Chalice