Order of Service for July 26, 2026
“One Precious Life”

Gathering Music

Welcome Song: “I’ve Got Peace Like a River”
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: “This Wild World”
In song folders, sing both verses

Welcome

Call to Worship

Transition Music

Bridging

“Go Now in Peace”

Sermon

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

Financial Affirmation

Offertory

Parting Words 

Closing Hymn: “The Light We Carry”
In song folders, sing both 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)
Dr. Erin Busch, Director of Music Ministry (she/her)

Worship Associate:
Sylvia Light (she/her)

Chalice Lighters:
Community Connector Search Committee
Justin Roth (he/him), Pam Shadzik (she/her),
Jessica Tavlaris (she/her), Brian Tucker (he/him)

Bridging:
Jakob Marietti (he/him)

Tech Team:
Atlas Campbell (he/they), Colin Campbell (he/him), Michelle LaRue (she/her),
Simone Niemczura (she/her), Sandee Steinberg (she/her)

Hosts:
Judy MacLaury (she/her), Denny Rodgers (he/him),
Penny Rodgers (she/her), Deborah West (she/her)

Sunday Steward:
Roberto Santiago (he/him)