Order of Service for July 28, 2024
“To Play is to Regulate”

Welcome Music

Land Acknowledgement

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: “Enter, Rejoice, and Come In,” #361
Sing verses 1-3

Welcome

Call to Worship

Transition Music

Story for All Ages: “The Christmas Truce Soccer Match”

“Go Now in Peace”

Reading: “If Life Were Like Touch Football” (Julie Cadwallader-Staub)

Reading: “March Madness” (Michael Tino)

Reading: “AM Radio” (Jesse Graves)

Meditation / Prayer

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

Sermon

Reflective Music

Financial Affirmation

Offertory: “Sweet Caroline” (Neil Diamond)

Parting Words

Closing Hymn: “We Give Thanks,” #1010
Sing through twice

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
Robin Pugh, Director of Congregational Life
Julie Rigano, Director of Family Ministry
Dr. Erin Busch, Director of Music Ministry
Worship Associate:
Karen Damato
Tech Team:
Ariel Schwartz, John Harvi, Simone Niemczura
Hosts:
Judy MacLaury, Steve Saddlemire, Ivan Winegar
Steward:
Roberto Santiago