Order of Service
Order of Service for May 11, 2025
“Following the Crow”
Gathering Music
Welcome Song: “Loosen, Loosen” (Aly Halpert)
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: “Find a Stillness,” #352
Sing verses 1, 2, & 1 again
Welcome
Call to Worship
Transition Music
Story for All Ages / “Go Now in Peace”
Homily
Reflective Music
Joys and Sorrows
Meditation and Prayer
Hymn of Affirmation: “Spirit of Life,” #123
Sing through once
Financial Affirmation
Offertory
Parting Words
Closing Hymn: “When Our Heart is in a Holy Place,” #1008
Sing verses 1 & 2
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. Lisa Schilansky, Assistant Minister
Robin Pugh, Director of Congregational Life
Julie Rigano, Director of Family Ministry
Dr. Erin Busch, Director of Music Ministry
Worship Associate:
Peyton Anderson
Tech Team:
Ariel Schwartz, Atlas Campbell, Colin Campbell, Karen Coleman,
MJ Hansen, Simone Niemczura, Barbara Sandstrom
Hosts:
Denny Rodgers, Penny Rodgers,
Ivan Winegar, Regina Zilinski
Sunday Steward:
Roberto Santiago