“Good Bones”
November 8 · 11:00 AM · Sanctuary
This country, in this moment is a bit of a fixer upper, but she has good bones. This service will celebrate all we have to build upon as we repair and rebuild our democracy and our nation. RE Classes happening during the 11am service, childcare will be offered at both services.
Gathering Music
Welcome and Announcements – Board Member
Prelude
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 - This Land is Your Land
Story — Rev Marta
Anthem - Take Care of This House, by Leonard Bernstein - Senior Choir
Reflection
Words of Offering — Rev Chris
Offertory - Anthem, from Chess, by Benny Andersson, Tim Rice, and Björn Ulveaus - Steve Huff, tenor
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 Martha
Hymn #157, Step by Step the Longest March
Sermon — “Good Bones” Rev Chris
Closing Hymn - 114, Forward Through the Ages
Extinguishing the Flame — Rev Chris
Postlude
Flower Dedication