“We Begin Again in Love” with Rev Martha
September 27 · 9:00 AM · Sanctuary
Our kids are back in school! What can we all learn about the “new year” of September? RE Classes will launch on this day and childcare will be available for our littlest. This will be our first “Unplugged and Connected” 9am service of the season, featuring music by Elton John, R.E.M., and others.
Gathering Music - Ian Garvie, piano
Welcome and Announcements – Board Member
Prelude - Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word, by Elton John and Bernie Taupin
Chalice Lighting — Rev Martha
Life is a gift, for which we are grateful.
We gather in community to celebrate
The glories and the mysteries of this great gift.
Gathering Hymn — #361 “Enter, Rejoice, and Come In”
Story — Rev Chris
Anthem - You’re Only Lonely, by JD Souther
Reflection
Words of Offering — Rev Martha
Offertory - Everybody Hurts, by William Berry, Peter Buck, Michael Mills, and Michael Stipe
Doxology
From all that dwell below the skies;
Let words of love and peace arise;
Let joyful songs of praise be sung;
Through every land by every tongue. Amen.
Candles of Celebration and Concern
Prayer — Rev Chris
Hymn — #1037 We Begin Again in Love
Sermon — “We Begin Again in Love” Rev Martha
Closing Hymn — #1012 “When I am Frightened”
Extinguishing the Flame — Rev Martha
Postlude - You’ve Got A Friend In Me, by Randy Newman
Flower Dedication