Order of Service for July 6, 2025
“Dissent is Patriotic”

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: “This is My Song,” #159
Sing both verses

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

Video Reading: “Let America Be America Again”
by Langston Hughes, performed by Aldo Billingslea

Sermon

Reflective Music

Financial Affirmation

Offertory 

Parting Words

Closing Hymn: “Building a New Way,” #1017
Sing verses 1, 3, 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

Worship Associate:
Anne Godlasky

Story for All Ages:
Michele Downie
(written by Julie Rigano, Director of Family Ministry)

Music:
Keelan Evanini, piano

Tech Team:
Ariel Schwartz, Colin Campbell, Karen Coleman,
MJ Hansen, John Harvi, Simone Niemczura

Hosts:
Patty Mikes, Denny Rodgers,
Penny Rodgers, Ivan Winegar

Sunday Steward:
Roberto Santiago