Gathering Hymn

Oh we give thanks for this precious day,

For all gathered here, and those far away;

For this time we share, with love and care,

Oh we give thanks for this precious day.

Welcome

Prelude

The Lone, Wild Bird                       traditional, arr. Rima Snyder

Rima Snyder, soprano

Tom Ahern, bass-baritone

Chalice Lighting

Opening Hymn #163

For the Earth Forever Turning

 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

Offertory 

Suite de Danzas Criollas #3                             Alberto Ginastera

Devotional Time

  Joys and Sorrows

  Silent Meditation

  Sung Meditation

  Pastoral Prayer

When I breathe in, I breathe in peace.

When I breathe out, I breathe out love.

Ted Loder

Music for the Morning

Come My Way, My Truth, My Life      Ralph Vaughn Williams

Sermon

“Welcoming the Dragon”                Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur

Closing Song #1064

Blue Boat Home

Benediction

Postlude

God Bless the Child                  Arthur Herzog & Billie Holiday

Tom Ahern

Extinguishing the Chalice

Greeters:

Janet Goodwin, Judy Federick & James Duckman

Ushers:

Barbara Kernochan & Kit Shaw

Coffee: 

Linda van Ligten & Sanna Egan

Book Table:

Nancy Babbitt