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Order of Service for Sunday, July 8, 2012
Our greatest fears are like dragons guarding our greatest treasures. ~ Rumi
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Gathering Hymn
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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.
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Please stand in body or spirit
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Prelude
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The Lone, Wild Bird traditional, arr. Rima Snyder
Rima Snyder, soprano
Tom Ahern, bass-baritone
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Opening Hymn #163
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For the Earth Forever Turning
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Covenant
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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.
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Hymn of Praise
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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
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Offering for the Westside Food Bank
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Song of Blessing
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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
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Offertory
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Suite de Danzas Criollas #3 Alberto Ginastera
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Devotional Time
Joys and Sorrows
Silent Meditation
Sung Meditation
Pastoral Prayer
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When I breathe in, I breathe in peace.
When I breathe out, I breathe out love.
Ted Loder
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Music for the Morning
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Come My Way, My Truth, My Life Ralph Vaughn Williams
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Sermon
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“Welcoming the Dragon” Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur
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Closing Song #1064
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Blue Boat Home
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Please remain standing in body or spirit and hold hands for the benediction.
Please be seated for the postlude.
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Postlude
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God Bless the Child Arthur Herzog & Billie Holiday
Tom Ahern
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Extinguishing the Chalice
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Greeters:
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Janet Goodwin, Judy Federick & James Duckman
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Ushers:
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Barbara Kernochan & Kit Shaw
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Coffee:
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Linda van Ligten & Sanna Egan
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Book Table:
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Nancy Babbitt
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Service Notes
Today’s Generous Congregation of 40% of the non pledge offering will go to The Didi Hirsch Community Center. The center provides mental health and substance abuse treatment services throughout Los Angeles county and operates the only free, accredited, 24 hour seven days a week suicide prevention crisis line from Orange County to Santa Barbara. Hotline phone: (877) 7-CRISIS or (877) 727-4747
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Order of Service for Sunday, June 16, 2013
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Gathering Hymn
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Gathered here, in the mystery of the hour,
Gathered here in one strong body.
Gathered here, in the struggle and the power,
Spirit, draw near.
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Welcome
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Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur
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Prelude
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Pave a New Road Eric Roberson
Pia Simone
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Opening Hymn
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Woke Up This Morning
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Covenant
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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.
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Hymn of Praise
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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
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Offering for the Westside Food Bank
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Time For All Ages
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Emmalinda MacLean, Acting Director of Religious Exploration
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Song of Blessing #414
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As we leave this friendly place,
Love give light to ev'ry face;
May the kindness which we learn
Light our hearts till we return.
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Offertory
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Strength, Courage and Wisdom India Simpson
Margaret Best - Collins
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Devotional Time
Pastoral Prayer
Silence
Hymn #86
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Blessed Spirit of My Life
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Reading
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Looking Beneath the Surface Rick M.
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Music for the Morning
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Better Ronald O’Hannon
Ronald O’Hannon
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Sermon
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"Dad's In Prison" Bronwen Jones
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Closing Hymn #205
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Amazing Grace
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Please be seated for the postlude.
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Postlude
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I’ll Be There Berry Gordy
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Extinguishing the Chalice
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Order of Service for Sunday, June 2, 2013
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Gathering Hymn
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Gathered here in the mystery of the hour
Gathered here in one strong body.
Gathered here in the struggle and the power.
Spirit, draw near.
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Welcome
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Nalani Santiago-Kalmanson, Youth RE Programs
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Prelude (9:00)
Choral Prelude (11:00)
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Precious Memories John Turner
Thula Sizwe South African folk song, arr. Caroline Lyon
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Chalice Lighting
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Pre-K/Kindergarten Class (Chalice Children Class)
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Covenant
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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.
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Hymn of Praise
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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
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Offering for the Westside Food Bank Nicole Henderson-MacLennan, Children’s RE
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Bridging Ceremony
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UUCCSM High School Class of 2013
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Hymn #1023
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Building Bridges
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A Time for Community
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Carol-Jean Teuffel, Adult RE Programs
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Story for All Ages
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Stone Soup
Sabina Mayo-Smith, Children’s RE &the Spirit Seekers Class
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Song of Blessing
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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
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Sung Response
Sung to the tune of
“We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder”
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On and on the circle’s moving (3x), sisters, brothers, all.
Every round a generation (3x), brightening our world.
If I stumble, will you help me? (3x) We are climbing on.
Strong is what we make each other (3x), sisters, brothers, all.
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Children’s LRE Reflection
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Kim Santiago-Kalmanson, Children’s RE UUniverse Story
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Children’s LRE Reflection
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Kim Santiago-Kalmanson, Children’s RE Compass Points
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Offertory
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McCartney Hutchinson, UUniverse Story (9:00)
Nicole Henderson-MacLennan, Children’s RE (11:00)
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Offertory Music
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Interlude(9:00) Mark Hayes
Felices Ter (11:00) Randall Thompson
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Adult LRE Reflection
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Emmy Cresciman, Adult RE James Witker, Adult RE
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Music for the Morning (9:00)
Choral Anthem (11:00)
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Poor Wayfaring Stranger Hugh Livingston
i carry your heart with me Rachel DeVore Fogarty
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Adult LRE Reflection
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Emmy Cresciman, Adult RE Programs
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Seventh Inning Stretch
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Nicole Henderson-MacLennan, Children’s RE
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LRE Volunteer Recognition
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Sabina Mayo-Smith, Children’s RE
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Pulpit Message
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Liza Cranis , Youth RE Programs Olivia Legan
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LRE Invitation
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Emmy Cresciman, Adult RE
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Closing Hymn #131
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Love Will Guide Us
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Postlude
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Prelude, from Suite Bergamasque Claude Debussy
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Extinguishing the Chalice
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Order of Service for Sunday, June 23, 2013
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Gathering Hymn
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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.
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Welcome
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Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur
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Prelude
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Go Wake A Heart John Flynn
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Chalice Lighting
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Sue Bickford
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Opening Hymn #1028
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The Fire of Commitment
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Covenant
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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.
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Hymn of Praise
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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
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Offering for the Westside Food Bank
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Song For All Ages
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The Giving Stone John Flynn
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Song of Blessing
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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
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Offertory
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Only One John Flynn
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Devotional Time
Pastoral Prayer
Silence
Hymn
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Fuente de_Amor, ven hacia mí.
Y_al corazón, cántale tu compasión.
Sopla_al volar, sube_en la mar,
Hasta moldear la justicia de la vida.
Arráigame, libérame,
Fuente de_Amor, ven a mi, ven a mi.
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Reading
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The Unbroken Rashani Rea
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Music for the Morning
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Arabesque No. 1 Claude Debussy
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Reflection
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"Kintsugi, Finding Beauty in Brokenness" John Flynn
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Closing Hymn #6
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Just as Long as I Have Breath
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Postlude
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Benediction John Flynn
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Extinguishing the Chalice
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Order of Service for Sunday, June 30, 2013
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Gathering Hymn
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Come, come whoever you are,
Wanderer, worshipper, lover of leaving.
Ours is no caravan of despair,
Come, yet again come.
Ven, ven, cual eres, ven,
Nómada_en búsqueda, si_amas la vida.
La nuestra_es la caravana de_amor,
Ven, otra vez ven.
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Call To Worship
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Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur
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Prelude
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Gymnopedie #1 Eric Satie
Andrew Abaria, piano
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Chalice Lighting
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Judith Martin-Straw
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Opening Hymn #317
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We Are Not Our Own
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Covenant
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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.
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Hymn of Praise
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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
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Offering for the Westside Food Bank
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Time For All Ages
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Triangle Town
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Song of Blessing
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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
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Offertory
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Boulevard of Broken Hearts Andrew Abaria
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Devotional Time
Pastoral Prayer
Silence
Hymn
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When I breathe in, I'll breathe in peace,
When I breathe out, I'll breathe out love.
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Responsive Reading #530
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Out of the Stars Robert T. Weston
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Music for the Morning
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Silent Tonight Andrew Abaria
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Sermon
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"Interdependence Day" Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur
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Closing Hymn #1064
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Blue Boat Home
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Postlude
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We Are the Underdogs Andrew Abaria
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Extinguishing the Chalice
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Order of Service for Sunday, June 9, 2013
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Gathering Hymn
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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.
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Welcome
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Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur
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Prelude (9:00)
Choral Prelude (11:00)
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Song Without Words, op. 102 no. 4 Felix Mendelssohn
Thula Sizwe South African folksong, arr. Carolyn Lynn
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Opening Hymn (9:00)
(11:00)
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#309 Earth Is Our Homeland
Woke Up This Morning
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Covenant
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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.
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Hymn of Praise
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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
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Offering for the Westside Food Bank
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Song of Blessing #414
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As we leave this friendly place,
Love give light to every face;
May the kindness which we learn
Light our hearts till we return.
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Offertory (9:00)
(11:00)
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Sicilian Blue Hiromi
Dirait-on Morten Lauridsen
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Devotional Time
Pastoral Prayer
Silence
Hymn #1002
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Comfort Me
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Responsive Reading #658
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To Risk
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Music for the Morning (9:00)
Choral Anthem (11:00)
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Shall We Gather at the River Traditional
I'm Gonna Live So God Can Use Me arr. Roger Wesby
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Sermon
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"Daring Greatly" Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur
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Closing Hymn #121
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We'll Build a Land
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Postlude
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Prelude in C# minor, op. 32 #12 Sergei Rachmaninoff
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Extinguishing the Chalice
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Order of Service for Sunday, March 10, 2013
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Gathering Hymn
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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.
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Call To Worship
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Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur
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Prelude (9:00)
Choral Prelude (11:00)
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Sonata in C# minor, op. 27 no. 2 Beethoven
May Nothing Evil Cross This Door
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Opening Hymn #1
#357
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May Nothing Evil Cross This Door (9:00)
Bright Morning Stars (11:00)
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Covenant
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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.
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Hymn of Praise
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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
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Offering for the Westside Food Bank
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Song of Blessing
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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
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Pulpit Message
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Kris Langabeer, Committee on Ministry
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Offertory (9:00)
(11:00)
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Prelude, op. 11 #10 Scriabin
Poor Man Lazrus Jester Hairston
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Devotional Time
Pastoral Prayer
Hymn #394
Silence
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Hava Nashirah
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Music for the Morning (9:00)
Choral Anthem (11:00)
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Nocturne in C# minor Chopin
The Promise of Living (from The Tender Land) Copland
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Sermon
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"Undoing Evil" Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur
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Closing Hymn #318
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We Would Be One
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Postlude
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La fille aux cheveux de lin Debussy
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Extinguishing the Chalice
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Order of Service for Sunday, March 3, 2013
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Gathering Hymn
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For all that is our life, we sing our thanks and praise;
For all life is a gift that we are called to use
To build the common good, and make our own days glad.
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Welcome
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Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur
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Prelude (9:00)
Choral Prelude (11:00)
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Sonata in F Major, second movement W.A. Mozart
May Nothing Evil Cross This Door Robert Quail
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Chalice Lighting
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Liza Cranis (9:00)
The Slater-Restum family (11:00)
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Opening Hymn #1000
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Morning Has Come
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Covenant
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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.
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Hymn of Praise
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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
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Offering for the Westside Food Bank
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Song of Blessing
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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
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Pulpit Message
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Rob Briner, Ernest D. Pipes Distinguished Lecture Committee
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Offertory
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O Salutaris Hostia Alexandre Guilmant
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Devotional Time
Pastoral Prayer
Hymn #396
Silence
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I Know This Rose Will Open
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Music for the Morning (9:00)
Choral Anthem (11:00)
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Sinfonia from Partita No. 2 J.S. Bach
Lamentations of Jeremiah J. Randall Stroope
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Sermon
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Father Gregory Boyle
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Closing Song
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There Is More Love
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Postlude (9:00)
Choral Postlude (11:00)
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Variations on "Land of the Silver Birch" Pierre Gallant
Ecce quomodo moritur Jacob Handl
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Extinguishing the Chalice
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Order of Service for Sunday, March 31, 2013
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Gathering Hymn
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Sing to the power of the faith within,
Sing to the power of the faith within,
Lift up your voice, be not afraid,
Sing to the power of the faith within.
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Please stand in body or spirit
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Welcome
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Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur
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Prelude
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The Crucifixion Samuel Barber
Lynn Angebranndt, cello
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Chalice Lighting
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Janet Goodwin
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Opening Hymn #344
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A Promise Through the Ages Rings
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Covenant
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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.
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Hymn of Praise
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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
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Offering for the Westside Food Bank
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Part I: Jesus the Teacher
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Catherine Farmer Loya, Director of Religious Education
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Choral Response
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Teach Me the Tender Art Royal Stanton
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Offertory
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Variations on Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
John Wyeth, arr. Lynn Angebranndt
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Part II: The Death of Jesus
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Choral Response
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O Sacred Head, Now Wounded (Part I) Paul Sjolund
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Devotional Time
Easter Prayer
Hymn
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Walter Brueggemann
Spirit of Life, come unto me.
Sing in my heart all the stirrings of compassion.
Blow in the wind, rise in the sea;
Move in the hand, giving life the shape of justice.
Roots hold me close; wings set me free;
Spirit of Life, come to me, come to me.
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Transformation
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Kirk Attebury
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Part III: Jesus' Message Lives On
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Choral Response
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Easter Chorale Samuel Barber
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Easter Message
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Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur
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Choral Anthem
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Montaña Nic Gonzales, arr. DeReau Farrar
"If you have faith like a mustard seed," thus says the Lord, "you will say to the mountain, 'Move,' and that mountain will move.” Matthew 17:20
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Closing Hymn #203
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All Creatures of the Earth and Sky
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Postlude
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Easter Parade Irving Berlin
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Extinguishing the Chalice
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Order of Service for Sunday, May 26, 2013
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Gathering Hymn
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Love will guide us, peace has tried us,
Hope inside us will lead the way
On the way from greed to giving.
Love will guide us through the hard night.
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Welcome
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Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur
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Prelude (9:00)
Choral Prelude (11:00)
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El Pueblo Unido, jamas sera vencido Frederic Rzewski
Make Channels for the Streams of Love Lowell Mason
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Opening Hymn #170
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We Are a Gentle, Angry People
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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.
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Hymn of Praise
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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
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Offering for the Westside Food Bank
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Time For All Ages
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We Are Not Afraid Aaron McEmrys
retold by Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur
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Song of Blessing
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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
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Offertory
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Mutya ng Pasig Nicanor Abelardo
Jyvonne Haskin, alto soloist
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Devotional Time
Pastoral Prayer
Silence
Hymn #169
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We Shall Overcome
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Music for the Morning (9:00)
Choral Anthem (11:00)
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Imagine John Lennon
Gabriel Paredes, tenor soloist
Imagine John Lennon
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Message
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"Music and Its Power” Dr. Irene Gregorio-Stoup
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Closing Hymn #1030
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Siyahamba
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Postlude (9:00)
Choral Postlude (11:00)
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Te Quiero Alberto Favero
Gabriel Paredes, Babatunde Akinboboye, DeReau Farrar
Te Quiero Alberto Favero
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Extinguishing the Chalice
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Order of Service for Sunday, November 11, 2012
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Gathering Hymn
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Gathered here in the mystery of the hour,
Gathered here in one strong body,
Gathered here in the struggle and the power,
Spirit, draw near.
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Welcome
|
Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur
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Prelude (9:00)
Choral Prelude (11:00)
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As the deer Martin Nystrom
i thank You God Lloyd Pfautsch
text by e.e. cummings
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Opening Hymn #190
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Light of Ages and of Nations
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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.
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Hymn of Praise
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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
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Thank You and Farewell to Carmen Santos, Preschool Teacher
Introducing Dr. Irene Gregorio, Associate Director of Music, and VanNessa Hulme, Gabriel Paredes, and Bobby Akinboboye, Section Leaders
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Offering for the Westside Food Bank
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Song of Blessing
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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
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Pulpit Message
|
Lucy Hahn, Pledge Committee
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Offertory (9:00)
(11:00)
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Pastorale Alberto Ginastera
Israeli Lullaby Brisman
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|
Devotional Time
Joys and Sorrows
Pastoral Prayer
Sung Meditation #123
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Spirit of Life
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Music for the Morning
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Hear My Song (from “Songs for a New World”) Brown
VanNessa Hulme, Jyvonne Haskin, Gabriel Paredes,
Bobby Akinboboye
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Sermon
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“Afghanistan - Armistice?” Rev. Kenneth Torquil MacLean
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Closing Hymn # 159
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This Is My Song
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Postlude (9:00)
Choral Postlude (11:00)
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Once to Every Man and Nation Thomas Williams
composed in protest of America's war with Mexico in 1845
Nun danket alle Gott Pachelbel
Angela Romero, trumpet
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Extinguishing the Chalice
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Order of Service for Sunday, October 13, 2013
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Gathering Hymn
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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.
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Welcome
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Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur
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Prelude
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There is a Balm in Gilead John Turner
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Chalice Lighting
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James Witker (11:00)
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Opening Hymn #40
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The Morning Hangs a Signal
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Covenant
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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.
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Hymn of Praise
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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
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Offering for the Westside Food Bank
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Song of Blessing
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As we leave this friendly place,
Love give light to every face;
May the kindness which we learn
Light our hearts till we return.
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Offertory (9:00)
(11:00)
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Variations Pierre Gallant
Up Where We Belong Buffy Sainte-Marie
Jyvonne Haskin and Gabriel Paredes, soloists
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Devotional Time
Pastoral Prayer
Silence
Sung Response #15
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William Sloan Coffin (adapted)
The Lone, Wild Bird
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Responsive Reading #642
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Psalm 23 Congregation Beth El, Sudbury, MA
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Music for the Morning (9:00)
Choral Anthem (11:00)
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Up Where We Belong Buffy Sainte-Marie
Jyvonne Haskin and Gabriel Paredes, soloists
I Believe Mark Miller
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Sermon
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"Fluent In Faith" Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur
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Closing Song
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Come and Go With Me
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Postlude (9:00)
Choral Postlude (11:00)
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I'll Fly Away traditional, arr. Mark Hayes
The Falling Star (from Constellation) Frank Ticheli
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Extinguishing the Chalice
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