Gathering Hymn

We would be one, as now we join in singing

Our hymn of love, to pledge ourselves anew

To that high cause of greater understanding

Of who we are, and what in us is true.

We would be one in living for each other

To show to all a new community.

Welcome

                                                              Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur

Prelude

There is a Balm in Gilead                                            John Turner                                                                              

Chalice Lighting

                                                                         James Witker (11:00)

Opening Hymn #40

The Morning Hangs a Signal

 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

As we leave this friendly place,

Love give light to every face;

May the kindness which we learn

Light our hearts till we return.

A Time for Community

Offertory                         (9:00)

                                       (11:00)

Variations                                                                  Pierre Gallant

Up Where We Belong                                      Buffy Sainte-Marie

                             Jyvonne Haskin and Gabriel Paredes, soloists

Devotional Time

    Pastoral Prayer

    Silence

    Sung Response #15

                                                      William Sloan Coffin (adapted)                                                                                                                                                 

The Lone, Wild Bird

Responsive Reading #642

Psalm 23                              Congregation Beth El, Sudbury, MA

Music for the Morning (9:00)

Choral Anthem (11:00)

Up Where We Belong                                      Buffy Sainte-Marie

                              Jyvonne Haskin and Gabriel Paredes, soloists

I Believe                                                                         Mark Miller

Sermon

"Fluent In Faith"                                 Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur

Closing Song  

Come and Go With Me

Benediction

Postlude (9:00)

Choral Postlude (11:00)

I'll Fly Away                                     traditional, arr. Mark Hayes

The Falling Star (from Constellation)                       Frank Ticheli

Extinguishing the Chalice