March 12, 2017

*Gathering Hymn                                       #1010 We Give Thanks

                                                                      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.

 

Prelude                                                        Ebenezer                                                                       Thomas John Williams

 

Welcome

 

Chalice Lighting                                        Sabina Mayo-Smith

 

*Opening Hymn                                       #103 For All the Saints

 

*Covenant                                                 Love is the doctrine of this church.

                                                                    The quest for 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, goodwill on earth be sung

                                                                     Through every land, by every tongue.

 

Offering for the Westside Food Bank

 

Time for All Ages

 

Song of Blessing                                     #1053 How Could Anyone

                                                                   How could anyone ever tell you you were anything less than beautiful?

                                                                   How could anyone ever tell you you were less than whole?

                                                                   How could anyone fail to notice that your loving is a miracle?

                                                                   How deeply you’re connected to my soul.

 

Life Together

 

Pulpit Message                                        Right Relations Task Force

                                                                    Emily Linnemeier

 

Offering                                                      Ave Verum Corpus                                                                          W. A. Mozart

 

Devotional Time

 

Silence

 

Sung Response                                     #396 I Know This Rose Will Open

                                                                   I know this rose will open.

                                                                   I know my fear will burn away.

                                                                   I know my soul will unfurl its wings.

                                                                   I know this rose will open.

 

Responsive Reading                            #568 Connections Are Made Slowly

 

Music for the Morning                          This is Love to Me                                                                               Adam Gautel

                                                                  “Kyrie” from Requiem K.626                                                            W. A. Mozart

 

Sermon                                                   Arrival: Data Driven Religion                                              Rev. Silvio Nardoni

 

*Closing Hymn                                     #139 Wonders Still the World Shall Witness

 

*Benediction

 

Musical Response                               Blessed Be

 

*Please stand in body or in spirit

 

Greeters:                                              Dwight Flowers, Katie Malich & Jila Tayefehnowrooz

Ushers:                                                 Bonnie Brae, Steve DePaul, Ned Wright & Michael Young

Coffee:                                                  Phyllis Kory, Linda van Ligten & Jila Tayefehnowrooz

Welcome Table:                                  Barbara Gibbs

Bookstore:                                           Sarah Harper

 

Today 40% of our non-pledge offering will go to Safe Place for Youth. From its recently expanded

location in Venice, CA, Safe Place for Youth seeks to inspire, nurture, and empower the resilient

human spirit of homeless youth (ages 12 - 25) by providing immediate and lasting solutions, one

young person at a time. Safe Place for Youth prioritizes low barriers for entry, harm-reduction, a

trauma-informed approach, and the provision of a safe, supportive environment. They do this through

a continuum of care that includes street outreach, drop-in services, case management, health and

wellness, and education and employment programs. For more information, to volunteer or to donate:

http://www.safeplaceforyouth.org.

 

Rev. Silvio Nardoni is a former affiliate minister of this congregation. He continues to practice law in

Glendale and counts that as part of his ministry. He lives in Silver Lake with his wife, Wanda, and an

assortment of feathered and furry friends. His passions include watching movies and his hobbies

include gardening and playing billiards.