Order of Service & Announcements

Weekly Order of Service and Announcements

Sunday, June 21, 2026 “Breathing Fire” Juneteenth Service (Paisha Thomas)

Board Welcome Raina Bradford-Jennings Opening Hymn “Let It Rise” by William Murphy  Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Dr. Leo Taylor Centering Words Robin Blair Ackison (guest speaker) Congregational Greeting Bringing in the Light  “I Am Not Forgotten” by Israel Houghton & New Breed Chalice Lighting Time for All Ages Tara Mullins-Cosme The Artivist written & illustrated by … Continue reading Sunday, June 21, 2026 “Breathing Fire” Juneteenth Service (Paisha Thomas)

Sunday, June 14, 2026 “The Authority to Be Human” (Rev. Marco Belletini)

Board Welcome Cara Seidt Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Joe Del Medico Centering Words Rev. Dr. Marco Belletini “Face and Heart” by Francisco X Alarcon Opening Hymn #363 “Alleluia Sang Stars”  Congregational Greeting Rev. Dr. Marco Belletini Bringing in the Light Nathan Hamm “More Love” by Melissa Etheridge Chalice Lighting Candee Rothert “First Fire” by Rev. Barbara … Continue reading Sunday, June 14, 2026 “The Authority to Be Human” (Rev. Marco Belletini)

Sunday, May 31, 2026 “Why Do Stories Survive?” (Luke Rouker)

Board Welcome Kristen Hartmann Opening Hymn #126 “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”  Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Bill Fiorini Centering Words “If I Must Die” by Refaat Alareer, Luke Rouker   Congregational Greeting Luke Rouker Bringing in the Light Nathan Hamm “I Believe” by Jeffrey Pence and Matthew Senatore   Chalice Lighting Rev. Kelli McNeal “But … Continue reading Sunday, May 31, 2026 “Why Do Stories Survive?” (Luke Rouker)

Sunday, May 24, 2026 “Let Them”

Board Welcome Cara Seidt Opening Hymn #298 “Wake Now My Senses” (verses 1-3) Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Centering Words   Congregational Greeting Bringing in the Light Nathan Hamm “Love Solution” by Deanna Lynne Edwards Cool Chalice Lighting   Time for All Ages Tara Mullins-Cosme The Rabbit Listened written & illustrated by Cori Doerrfeld Affirming Our Children … Continue reading Sunday, May 24, 2026 “Let Them”

Sunday, May 17, 2026 “Civil Disobedience”

Board Welcome Kristen Hartmann Opening Hymn #287 “Faith of the Larger Liberty” Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Rev. Meg McGuire Centering Words Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley by Katie Romano Griffith Congregational Greeting Bringing in the Light Nathan Hamm “95 South (All of the Places We’ve Been)” by Gil Scott Heron Chalice Lighting Time for All Ages Amber … Continue reading Sunday, May 17, 2026 “Civil Disobedience”

Sunday, May 10, 2026 “Nurturing Faith, Faithful Stewards”

Board Welcome Bill Fiorini Opening Hymn #295 “Sing Out Praises for the Journey” Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Rev. Kelli McNeal Centering Words Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley by Carol Thomas Cissel Congregational Greeting Bringing in the Light Nathan Hamm “Mother’s Sacrifice” by L Viola Kinney Chalice Lighting Robin Lawson New Member Recognition Time for All Ages Christine … Continue reading Sunday, May 10, 2026 “Nurturing Faith, Faithful Stewards”

Sunday, May 3, 2026 “Beauty in Imperfection” Youth-Led Service & HS Bridging

Board Welcome Kristen Hartmann Opening Hymn #188 “Come, Come, Whoever You Are” Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Luca Wolfe Centering Words Victoria Ravenwood “Love Knocks and Waits for Us To Hear”  by Daniel Charles Damon Congregational Greeting Bringing in the Light Nathan Hamm “Scars To Your Beautiful” by Alessia Caracciola and Warren Felder Chalice Lighting Victoria R. … Continue reading Sunday, May 3, 2026 “Beauty in Imperfection” Youth-Led Service & HS Bridging

Sunday, April 26 – Belonging in Times of Trial: The Great Weaving (Pablo DeJesus)

Sunday, April 26, 2026 “Belonging in Times of Trial: The Great Weaving” Board Welcome Betsy Smalley Opening Hymn #187 “It Sounds Along the Ages” Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Paisha Thomas Centering Words Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley Congregational Greeting by Carol Sissel Bringing in the Light Nathan Hamm “Yes I Will” by Michael Franti Chalice Lighting by Hope … Continue reading Sunday, April 26 – Belonging in Times of Trial: The Great Weaving (Pablo DeJesus)

Sunday, April 19, 2026 “How Lovely Our Garden Grows: Diversity in Community”

Board Welcome Kristen Hartmann Opening Hymn #346 “Come, Sing a Song with Me” vs. 2 & 4 Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley Centering Words Amber Scott Congregational Greeting Bringing in the Light Nathan Hamm “The Garden Song” by David Mallett Chalice Lighting Time for All Ages “If You Plant a Seed” by Kadir … Continue reading Sunday, April 19, 2026 “How Lovely Our Garden Grows: Diversity in Community”