Order of Service for October 11, 2026

“Leaving and Longing”

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: “Wayfaring Stranger” (trad.)
Words on lyric sheets/ in Zoom chat

Welcome

Call to Worship

Transition Music: “Farzinahd” (Persian Instrumental Music)

Story for All Ages / “Go Now in Peace”

Prayer & Meditation

Meditative Music: “Gole Pamchal” (Rastak)

Sermon

Reflective Music: “The Water Is Wide” (trad.)
Greg Pontier & Nancy Neff

Financial Affirmation

Offertory: “The Weight” (Robertson)
Greg Pontier & Nancy Neff

Parting Words

Closing Hymn: “Come, Come, Whoever You Are,” #188
Sing 3 times

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: “Spirit Of Life” (Hymn #123)
Greg Pontier & Nancy Neff

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With thanks to:
Farzad Shadzik, Preacher/Service Leader (he/him)
Paul Muñiz, Community Connector (he/him)

Worship Associate:
Chelsea Gardiner, Worship Associate (she/her)

Board Member Welcome:
Joseph Goldfedder (he/him)

Musicians:
Nancy Neff (she/her), Greg Pontier (he/him)

Prayer/Meditation Video:
Rev. Kim Wildszewski, Senior Minister (she/her)

Tech Team:
Atlas Campbell (he/they), Colin Campbell (he/him), Karen Coleman (she/her),
Nick Kleeman (he/him), Simone Niemczura (she/her), Sandee Steinberg (she/her)

Hosts:
Maria Baratta (she/her), Linda Hahola (she/her),
Karen Kent (she/her), Regina Zilinski (she/her)

Sunday Steward:
Roberto Santiago (he/him)