Order of Service
Order of Service for March 17, 2024
“Our Radical Faith”
Prelude: “Six Studies in English Folk Song” (Vaughan Williams)
Dr. Erin Busch, cello
Erica Stockton, piano
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: “Love Will Guide Us,” #131
Sing verses 1 & 2
Welcome
Call to Worship
Transition Music:
“Six Studies in English Folk Song,” movement 1: “Adagio” (Vaughan Williams)
Dr. Erin Busch, cello
Erica Stockton, piano
Story for All Ages
March Centering Song: “I am Found” (Busch/Wildszewski)
“Go Now In Peace”
Prayer / Meditation
Hymn of Affirmation: “Spirit of Life,” #123
Sing through once
Sermon
Reflective Music:
“Suite from The Victorian Kitchen Garden,” movement 1: “Prelude” (Reade)
Erica Stockton, clarinet
Dr. Erin Busch, piano
Stewardship Testimonial
Joseph Keifer
Financial Affirmation
Offertory Music: “Duo for Clarinet and Bassoon no. 1” (Beethoven)
Erica Stockton, clarinet
Dr. Erin Busch, cello
Parting Words
Closing Hymn: “How Could Anyone,” #1053
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:
Lisa Schilansky, Ministerial Resident
Robin Pugh, Director of Congregational Life
Dr. Erin Busch, Director of Music Ministry
Worship Associate:
Greg Pontier
Guest Musician:
Erica Stockton, clarinet and piano
Stewardship Testimonial:
Joseph Keifer
Tech Team:
Ariel Schwartz, Karen Coleman, MJ Hansen,
John Harvi, Simone Niemczura
Hosts:
Karen Kent, Judy MacLaury,
Connie Schofer, Ivan Winegar
Steward:
Roberto Santiago