Order of Service for July 5, 2026
“The Land That Never Has Been Yet”

Gathering Music

Welcome Song: “Good Trouble” (Keesecker)
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: “Down by the Riverside” (trad. Spiritual)
Words on screen

Welcome

Call to Worship

Transition Music: “Simple Gifts” (trad. Shaker)

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: “Good Trouble” (Keesecker)

Parting Words 

Closing Hymn: “If I Had A Hammer (The Hammer Song)” (Seeger/Hays)
Words on screen

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. Charles Loflin, Guest Preacher (he/they)
Dr. Erin Busch, Director of Music Ministry (she/her)

Worship Associate:
Jo Wiedman (they/them)

Musician:
Greg Pontier (he/him)

Welcome:
Michelle Zechner (she/her)

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

Hosts:
Karen Kent (she/her), David Thomas (he/him),
Deborah West (she/her), Ivan Winegar (he/him)

Sunday Steward:
Roberto Santiago (he/him)