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)

People, Look East                                                                  Farjeon

Chalice Lighting

Rick & Peggy Rhoads

Opening Hymn #1000

Morning Has Come

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

Time 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 

Patrick Meighan, Pledge Committee

Offertory

Oh, Winter!

Moira Smiley, guest vocalist

Devotional Time

    Sung Meditation

  Pastoral Prayer

    Silence

When I breathe in, I breathe in peace

When I breathe out, I breathe out love.

Music for the Morning

Si Verias

Sermon

“Developing Night Vision”             Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur

Closing Song #55

Dark of Winter

Benediction

Postlude (9:00)

Choral Postlude (11:00)

Earth Song                                                                   Frank Ticheli                             

Extinguishing the Chalice