Order of Service for April 27, 2025
“Our Choice”

Gathering Music

Welcome Song: “This Joy” (Shirley Caesar)

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: “Come, Sing A Song With Me,” #346
Sing verses 1, 2, & 4

Welcome

Call to Worship

Transition Music: “Things That Never Die” (Dengler)
Crossing Chorale
Dr. Erin Busch, piano

Story for All Ages / “Go Now in Peace”

Meditation and Prayer

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

Sermon

Reflective Music

Financial Affirmation

Offertory: “Rest” (Vaughan Williams)
Crossing Chorale

Parting Words

Closing Hymn: “Let It Be A Dance,” #311
Sing verses 1 & 3

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. Lisa Schilansky, Assistant Minister
Robin Pugh, Director of Congregational Life
Dr. Erin Busch, Director of Music Ministry

Worship Associate:
Greg Pontier

Musicians:
Crossing Chorale

Tech Team:
Ariel Schwartz, Karen Coleman,
MJ Hansen, Simone Niemczura

Hosts:
Connie Schofer, Ivan Winegar, Regina Zilinski

Sunday Steward:
Roberto Santiago