Order of Service for May 18, 2025
“The Power in Imagination”

Gathering Music

Welcome Song: “There is a Love”

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: “Morning Has Broken,” #38
Sing all 3 verses

Welcome

Call to Worship

Transition Music: “Dona Nobis Pacem” (Vaughan Williams, arr. Busch)
Crossing Chorale
String Trio

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: “And So it Goes” (Joel, arr. Chilcott)
Crossing Chorale
Jim Sanders, soloist 

Parting Words

Closing Hymn: “Building a New Way,” #1017
Sing all 4 verses

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
Julie Rigano, Director of Family Ministry
Dr. Erin Busch, Director of Music Ministry

Worship Associate:
Karen Damato

Musicians:
Crossing Chorale
Jim Sanders, soloist
String Trio: Scott Drew and Judy Kleen, violins;
Dr. Erin Busch, cello

Chalice Lighters:
Food Ministry

Tech Team:
Atlas Campbell, Colin Campbell, Karen Coleman,
Mike Gianella, MJ Hansen, Simone Niemczura

Hosts:
Steve Saddlemire, Debbie West

Sunday Steward:
Roberto Santiago