Order of Service for March 1, 2026
“To Have a Village”

Gathering Music

Welcome Song: “Meditation on Breathing”
(words on screen) 

Land Acknowledgment

Lighting the Candles of Fellowship and Chalice of Heritage
Let us open our eyes to see what is beautiful.
Let us open our minds to learn what is true.
Let us open our hearts to love one another.

Opening Hymn: “This Wild World”
In song folders; sing both verses

Welcome

 Endowment Committee Announcement

Call to Worship

Transition Music: “Vocalise” (Rachmaninoff)
Will Czartoryski, horn
Dr. Erin Busch, piano

Story for All Ages / “Go Now in Peace”

Homily

Reflective Music: “Suite No. 2: Prelude” (Bach)
Will Czartoryski, horn
Dr. Erin Busch, cello

Joys & Sorrows

Prayer

Hymn of Affirmation: “Spirit of Life,” #123
Sing through once

Financial Affirmation

Offertory: “Nocturno” (Strauss)
Will Czartoryski, horn
Dr. Erin Busch, piano

Parting Words

Closing Hymn: “I am Singing”
In song folders; sing both verses

Extinguishing the Chalice

Close of Service

Postlude

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With thanks to:
Rev. Kim Wildszewski, Senior Minister (she/her)
Rev. Lisa Schilansky, Minister for Justice and Pastoral Care (they/she)
Julie Rigano, Director of Family Ministry (she & they)
Dr. Erin Busch, Director of Music Ministry (she/her)

Worship Associate:
Anne Godlasky (she/her)

Special Guest Musician:
Will Czartoryski, horn (he/him)

Endowment Committee Announcement:
David Schumann (he/him)

Tech Team:
Atlas Campbell (he/him), Colin Campbell (he/him), Karen Coleman (she/her),
John Harvi (he/him), Simone Niemczura (she/her)

Hosts:
Karen Kent (she/her), Judy MacLaury (she/her),
Loren McAlister (she/her), Regina Zilinski (she/her)

Sunday Steward:
Roberto Santiago (he/him)