Order of Service for September 6, 2026

“Compassion in Human Relations”

Gathering Music

Welcome Song: “There Is A Love”
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: “For the Beauty of the Earth,” #21
Sing all 4 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

Sermon

Reflective Music

Financial Affirmation

Offertory

Parting Words 

Closing Hymn: “Come, Sing a Song With Me,” #346
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

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 
With thanks to:
Pauline E. Nijander, Guest Preacher (she/her)
Paul Muñiz, Community Connector (he/him)
Silas Irvine, Interim Director of Music Ministry (he/him)

Worship Associate:
Anne Godlasky (she/her)

Board Welcome:
Chris Marietti (he/him)

Hymn Leader:
Marcia Wittmann (she/her)

Tech Team:
John Harvi (he/him), Karen Coleman (she/her),
Simone Niemczura (she/her), Sandee Steinberg (she/her)

Hosts:
Karen Kent (she/her), Lynne Molnar (she/her),
Debbie West (she/her), Ivan Winegar (he/him)

Sunday Steward:
Roberto Santiago (he/him)