Order of Service for January 19, 2025
“The Promise of Echoes”

Gathering Music

Welcome Song: “Just Being” (Ganavya/Marcellus Williams)
There is so much beauty and comfort
In being in love and just being.

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: “Woyaya,” #1020
Sing through once

Welcome

Call to Worship

Transition Music

Story for All Ages / “Go Now in Peace”

Meditation and Prayer

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

Reading: “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” (excerpt)
by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 
Leon Brooks

Sermon

Reflective Music

Financial Affirmation

Offertory: “Resilience” (Abbie Betinis)
Michaela Goff, Lisa Schilansky, and Dr. Erin Busch

Parting Words

Closing Hymn: “Fire of Commitment,” #1028
Sing all 3 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:
Lisa Schilansky, Intern Minister
Robin Pugh, Director of Congregational Life
Dr. Erin Busch, Director of Music Ministry

Worship Associate:
Anne Godlasky

Reading:
Leon Brooks

Guest Musician:
Michaela Goff, vocals

Tech Team:
Ariel Schwartz, Karen Coleman, MJ Hansen,
Simone Niemczura, Barbara Sandstrom

Hosts:
Judy MacLaury, Connie Schofer,
Debbie West, Ivan Winegar

Sunday Steward:
Roberto Santiago