Order of Service & Announcements

Weekly Order of Service and Announcements

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”

Sunday, April 12 “European Roots”

Board Welcome Cara Seidt Opening Hymn #126 “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Rev. Kathleen Fowler Centering Words  Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley by Norbert Čapek Congregational Greeting Bringing in the Light Nathan Hamm “Aj lučka, lučka široká” (Czech folksong) Chalice Lighting by Rev. Cooley Time for All Ages Paisha Thomas “The Smallest … Continue reading Sunday, April 12 “European Roots”

Sunday April 5, 2026 – The Story of Easter

Sunday, April 5, 2026 “The Story of Easter” Board Welcome Cara Seidt Opening Hymn #361  “Enter Rejoice & Come In” Indigenous Land Acknowledgment  Lynda Smith Centering Words Paisha Thomas Congregational Greeting Bringing in the Light Nathan Hamm “Moving Forward” by Israel Houghton and Michael Gungor Chalice Lighting Rev. Kelli McNeal Time for All Ages Amber … Continue reading Sunday April 5, 2026 – The Story of Easter

Sunday, March 29 “Attention as a Gift”

Board Welcome Betsy Smalley Opening Hymn #38 “Morning Has Broken” Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Rev. Kelli McNeal Centering Words Gabe McDonald Congregational Greeting Bringing in the Light Nathan Hamm “Less is More” by Molly Joyce, composer and advocate for disability rights Chalice Lighting Time for All Ages Amber Scott The Most Magnificent Thing written & illustrated … Continue reading Sunday, March 29 “Attention as a Gift”

Sunday, March 22 “Kindness is our Superpower!” Religious Exploration (RE) Sunday (All Ages)

Board Welcome Kristen Hartmann Opening Hymn #361 “Enter, Rejoice, and Come In” verses 1 & 3 Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Amber Scott Centering Words “Teacher to Teacher to Teacher”   by Atena O. Danner, Black poet-activist Peace Pals Children’s Choir Director Erin Rothert “Let it Grow” from The Lorax by Ester Dean & Christopher “Tricky” Stewart … Continue reading Sunday, March 22 “Kindness is our Superpower!” Religious Exploration (RE) Sunday (All Ages)

Sunday, March 15 “Subtle Acts of Exclusion”

Board Welcome Bill Fiorini Opening Hymn #122 “Sound Over All Waters” Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Luke Rouker Centering Words Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley by Rumi Congregational Greeting Bringing in the Light Nathan Hamm “I Was Here” by Diane Warren (as performed by Beyoncé) Chalice Lighting “The Miracle of Morning” (excerpt) by Amanda Gorman Time for All … Continue reading Sunday, March 15 “Subtle Acts of Exclusion”