Order of Service
Order of Service October 1, 2023
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Binghamton
Welcome and Announcements
Passing the Peace
Prelude Simple Faith David Tamulevich (arr. Joe Cleveland)
Adult Choir
Opening Words by Lois Van Leer
*Doxology
From all that dwell below the skies
Let songs of hope and faith arise;
Let peace, good will on earth be sung
Through every land, by every tongue.
*Covenant Love is the spirit of this congregation and service is its life. This is our great covenant: to dwell together in peace, To seek the truth in love, and to help one another. James Vila Blake (adapted)
*Chalice Lighting “Carrying the Flame Forward” by Douglas Taylor
*Hymn #103 For All the Saints
Story Part One Hold the Door Open: The Universalists
Offertory Air from Water Music G.F. Handel
Story Part Two Hold the Door Open: The Unitarians
Meditation “Remember” by Joy Harjo
Silent Meditation
Hymn #123 (please remain seated) Spirit of Life
Story Part Three Hold the Door Open: Merger
*Hymn #145 As Tranquil Streams
*Chalice Extinguishing (unison) by Elizabeth S. Jones We extinguish this flame, but not the light of truth, the warmth of community, or the fire of commitment, These we carry in our hearts until we are together again.
Benediction by Leia Durland-Jones
Postlude Draw the Circle Wide Mark Miller Adult Choir