Order of Service
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