Gathering Music 

Welcome and Announcements – Board Member

Prelude 

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

Story

Anthem - When the Song of the Angels is Stilled, by Elizabeth Alexander, Text by Howard Thurman

Reflection

Words of Offering 

Offertory 

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 

Hymn 

Sermon 

Closing Song

Extinguishing the Flame 

Postlude 

Flower Dedication