“We Begin Again in Love” with Rev Martha
September 27 · 11:00 AM · Sanctuary
Our kids are back in school! What can we all learn about the “new year” of September? How do we come back to each other and begin again in love? RE Classes will launch on this day during the 11am service and childcare will be available for our littlest.
Gathering Music - Ian Garvie, piano
Welcome and Announcements – Board Member
Prelude - Andante, from Sonata Op. 79, by L. van Beethoven - Ian Garvie, piano
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 - O Vos Omnes, by Palestrina
Reflection
Words of Offering — Rev Martha
Offertory - A Change in Me, from Beauty and the Beast - Laura Couch, alto
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” by Rev Martha Durkee-Neuman
Closing Hymn — #1012 “When I am Frightened”
Extinguishing the Flame — Rev Martha
Postlude - March, by Antoine Lefébure-Wely - Ian Garvie, piano
Flower Dedication