Order of Service for September 21, 2025
“To Know Thyself”

Gathering Music

Welcome Song: “Peace, Salaam, Shalom” (Humphries/Opatow)

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: “Enter, Rejoice, and Come In,” #361
Sing verses 1, 3, and 4

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: “I Know I Can,” #1015
Sing verses 1, 2, and 4

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, Minister for Justice and Pastoral Care
Robin Pugh, Director of Congregational Life
Dr. Erin Busch, Director of Music Ministry

Worship Associate:
Greg Pontier

Tech Team:
Atlas Campbell, Colin Campbell, Karen Coleman,
John Harvi, Simone Niemczura

Hosts:
Loren McAlister, Denny Rodgers,
Penny Rodgers, Ivan Winegar 

Sunday Steward:
Roberto Santiago