Order of Service for December 7, 2025
“On Belief, Psychics, & Straight Lines”

Gathering Music

Welcome Song: “Gathered Here”
(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: “Into Mystery”
(in song folders)

Welcome

Call to Worship

Transition Music

Story for All Ages / “Go Now in Peace”

Prayer / Meditation

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

Sermon

Reflective Music

Financial Affirmation

Offertory

Parting Words

Closing Hymn: “The Light We Carry”
(in song folders)

Extinguishing the Chalice
We extinguish this chalice, but not the light of truth,
The warmth of community, or the fire of commitment.
These remain kindled until we meet again.

Close of Service

Postlude

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With thanks to:
Rev. Kim Wildszewski, Senior Minister (she/her)
Robin Pugh, Director of Congregational Life (she/her)
Dr. Erin Busch, Director of Music Ministry (she/her)

Worship Associate:
Lauren Shallish (she/her)

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

Hosts:
Karen Kent (she/her), Loren McAlister (she/her),
Denny Rodgers (he/him), Penny Rodgers (she/her) 

Sunday Steward:
Roberto Santiago (he/him)