“They Will Be With Us”
October 25 · 9:00 AM · Sanctuary
Our annual Day of Remembrance service in which all are invited to bring pictures or objects that remind us of our beloved dead. Together we will make an altar and remember who they were and reflect together on how they are with us still. This worship is multigenerational and children are invited to stay and participate, no RE classes, childcare will be offered during both services for children up to age 6.
Gathering Music
Welcome and Announcements Board Member
Prelude Trailmix
Chalice Lighting
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 #15, “The Lone Wild Bird”
Opening Words and Story - Rev. Chris
Sharing - Jane Minassian
Anthem - Trailmix
Sharing - Matt Mayerchak
Words of Offering Rev. Chris
Offertory - Trailmix
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.
Creating the Altar - #1002, “Comfort Me”
Prayer - Rev. Chris
Hymn - #101, Abide with Me
Homily “They Will Be With Us” Rev. Chris
Closing Hymn #96, I Cannot Think of Them as Dead
Extinguishing the Flame Rev. Chris
Postlude Trailmix
Flower Dedication