Order of Service
Order of Service for September 27, 2026
“For Being More Than One Thing”
Gathering Music
Welcome Song: “Loosen, Loosen”
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: “Wake, Now, My Senses,” #298
Sing verses 1, 2, 3, and 5
Welcome
Call to Worship
Transition Music
Story for All Ages / “Go Now in Peace”
Homily
Reflective Music
Joys & Sorrows
Prayer
Hymn of Affirmation: “Spirit of Life,” #123
Sing once through
Financial Affirmation
Offertory
Parting Words
Closing Hymn: “For All That Is Our Life,” #128
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 (she/her)
Silas Irvine, Interim Director of Music Ministry (he/him)
Worship Associate:
Chelsea Gardiner (she/her)
Hymn Leaders:
Martha Bell (she/her)
Rab Bell (he/him)
Tech Team:
Colin Campbell (he/him), Karen Coleman (she/her),
John Harvi (he/him), Simone Niemczura (she/her)
Hosts:
Maria Baratta (she/her), Debbie West (she/her),
Ivan Winegar (he/him), Regina Zilinski (she/her)
Sunday Steward:
Roberto Santiago (he/him)