Order of Service for September 27, 2026

“For Being More Than One Thing”

Gathering Music

Welcome Song: “Loosen, Loosen”
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: “Wake, Now, My Senses,” #298
Sing verses 1, 2, 3, and 5

Welcome

Call to Worship

Transition Music

Story for All Ages / “Go Now in Peace”

Homily

Reflective Music

Joys & Sorrows

Prayer

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

Financial Affirmation

Offertory

Parting Words

Closing Hymn: “For All That Is Our Life,” #128
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

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With thanks to:
Rev. Kim Wildszewski, Senior Minister (she/her)
Silas Irvine, Interim Director of Music Ministry (he/him)

Worship Associate:
Chelsea Gardiner (she/her)

Hymn Leaders:
Martha Bell (she/her)
Rab Bell (he/him)

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

Hosts:
Maria Baratta (she/her), Debbie West (she/her),
Ivan Winegar (he/him), Regina Zilinski (she/her)

Sunday Steward:
Roberto Santiago (he/him)