Order of Service for November 8, 2026

“Safety, Dignity, and Belonging: From Support to Solidarity”

Gathering Music

Welcome Song: “This Joy”
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: “We Gather Together,” #349
Sing both verses

Welcome

Call to Worship

Transition Music

Story for All Ages:
The N-Word is Not Nice by Kennesha Gill, PhD

“Go Now in Peace”

Prayer & Meditation

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

Sermon

Reflective Music

Financial Affirmation

Offertory

Parting Words

Closing Hymn: “Love Will Guide Us,” #131
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:
Nathalie Edmond, Preacher (she/her)
Paul Muñiz, Community Connector (he/him)
Silas Irvine, Interim Director of Music Ministry (he/him)

Worship Associate:
Greg Pontier (he/him)

Hymn Leader:
Jayme Trott  (she/her)

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

Hosts:
Bob Alt (he/him), Loren McAlister (she/her),
Debbie West (she/her)

Sunday Steward:
Roberto Santiago (he/him)