We gather again in the sacred night, to tell the story of birth and possibility. Join Revs. Kim & Lisa, and our incredible Music Ministry, for another Christmas Eve where creation inspires us into a new world.
Order of Service:
Gathering Music: Christmas selections
Dr. Erin Busch, piano
Prelude: “O Holy Night”
Dr. Erin Busch, cello
Stella Evanini, piano
Welcome
Chalice Lighting
Congregational Carol: “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” #253
Prayer
Music: “Winter Song” (Busch/Wildszewski)
Crossing Chorale
Dr. Erin Busch, piano
Readings:
Luke 1:28, 30-32
“Gabriel’s Annunciation” by Jan Richardson
Music: Christmas Carol Medley
Dr. Erin Busch, piano
Readings:
From the Gospel of Luke
“Nocturne for 2013,” by the Rev. Mark Belletini
Music: Christmas Carol Medley
Dr. Erin Busch, piano
Readings:
From the Gospel of Matthew
“Christmas Eternal,” by the Rev. Bob Janis
Music: “Ubi Caritas” (Duruflé)
Crossing Chorale
Homily
Congregational Carol: “Joy to the World,” #245
Sing verses 1 & 2
Financial Affirmation
Offertory: “Bring Every Bell to Me” (Busch/Wildszewski)
Crossing Chorale
Simon Couchoud, oboe
Colin Campbell, tambourine
Dr. Erin Busch, piano
Responsive Affirmation: “Each Night a Child is Born is a Holy Night,”
adapted from the Rev. Sophia Lyons Fahs
Passing the Light
Congregational Carol: “Silent Night,” #251
Sing verses 1-3, then hum
Blessing
Extinguishing the Chalice
Postlude
With thanks to:
Rev. Kim Wildszewski, Senior Minister (she/her)
Rev. Lisa Schilansky, Minister for Justice and Pastoral Care (they/she)
Dr. Erin Busch, Director of Music Ministry (she/her)
Worship Associate:
Andrew Condouris (he/him)
Musicians:
Stella Evanini, piano (she/her)
Crossing Chorale
Colin Campbell, tambourine (he/him)
Simon Couchoud, oboe (he/him)
Worship Tech Team:
Ariel Schwartz (he/him), John Harvi (he/him), Atlas Campbell (he/him)
Hosts:
Linda Hahola (she/her), Lynne Molnar (she/her),
Connie Schofer (she/her), Debbie West (she/her)
Graphic Design / Slides:
Lori O’Neil (she/her)
Topics: Choosing Hope