Order of Service for May 11, 2025
“Following the Crow”

Gathering Music

Welcome Song: “Loosen, Loosen” (Aly Halpert)

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: “Find a Stillness,” #352
Sing verses 1, 2, & 1 again

Welcome

Call to Worship

Transition Music

Story for All Ages / “Go Now in Peace”

Homily

Reflective Music

Joys and Sorrows

Meditation and Prayer

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

Financial Affirmation

Offertory 

Parting Words

Closing Hymn: “When Our Heart is in a Holy Place,” #1008
Sing verses 1 & 2

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

Worship Associate:
Peyton Anderson

Tech Team:
Ariel Schwartz, Atlas Campbell, Colin Campbell, Karen Coleman,
MJ Hansen, Simone Niemczura, Barbara Sandstrom

Hosts:
Denny Rodgers, Penny Rodgers,
Ivan Winegar, Regina Zilinski

Sunday Steward:
Roberto Santiago