Order of Service
Order of Service
March 26, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Passing the Peace
Prelude “Prelude No. 12 in F Minor BWV 884” Johann Sebastian Bach
Opening Words by Tania Márquez
*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 by Catherine Callahan
*Hymn #346 Gather the Spirit
Time for All Ages “In Between the Seasons” by Rev. James Galasinski
Collecting of Joys and Sorrows
Offertory “Bagatelle in G Major Op. 126” Ludwig van Beethoven
Spoken Meditation by Rev. James Galasinski
Silent Meditation
Hymn #123 Spirit of Life (please remain seated)
Reading “For Everything a Season” Ecclesiastes 3
Musical Interlude “Reverie” Claude Debussy
Sermon “Thinking, Being, Doing, Feeling” Rev. James Galasinski
*Hymn #1002 Comfort Me
*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 Rev. James Galasinski
Postlude “Courante from Suite in G Major HWV 450” George Frideric Handel
Sharing of Joys and Sorrows
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Guest Musician: Dorothy Haverly
Worship Associate: Hope Post
Technical Support: Becca Boerger and Monika Fridrich
Focal Point: Jean Rose-Klein
*please stand in body or spirit
Listening devices are available from the ushers.