Order Of Service – July 26, 2020
Entering Into Sacred Space
Prelude: An Andante Air, In The Ancient Minuet Style by Charles Stokes, adapted by V. Novello from a manuscript sketch
Opening Words: A Prayer of New Beginning by Laurie Stuart
Welcome
Chalice Lighting: Faith in Summer
Covenant:
Love is the heart of this church. We commit to: Being a diverse, welcoming community of mutual care and respect; Supporting each other's spiritual journey and search for truth and meaning; Promoting justice and serving the wider community. We hold ourselves to this promise with compassion and understanding.
Hymn #108: My Life Flows On In Endless Song (words traditional, verse 3 by Doris Plenn, music by Robert Lowry)
Building Beloved Community
Candles of Joys, Sorrows and Milestones
Collection
Poetry Readings:
- Malcolm X. by Susan Jhirad
- Prayer For Mother Earth, author unknown, read by Angela Shea
- Unnamed by Ann Heintz
- TBD by Ann Hogan
- Wild Flower Garden by Annette Bloom, read by Ann Heintz
- Kindness by Naomi Shihab, read by Betty Walters
Special Music: Oh, What A Beautiful Morning, music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Piano and voice by Molly Ruggles
Poetry Readings:
- TBD by Katherine Harvey
- A Letter (to my brother) by Wendell Berry, read by Margery Gans
- Saint Francis And The Sow by Galway Kinnell, read by Margery Gans
- Amidst the Falling by Robert Hayes
- TBD read by Robert Heintz
- A Flea And A Fly In A Flue by Ogden Nash, read by Steve Schmidt
Sending Forth
Hymn #162: Gonna Lay Down My Sword and Shield (words and music – African American spiritual c.1750-1875, arranged by Mary Allen Walden)
Closing Words: Four Element Blessing by Eric Williams