Rooted in Love, Growing Together: Stewardship Drive Kick Off
February 1 · 9:00 AM · Sanctuary
We are needed, now more than ever. Our message of love and justice, our community of connection and care are needed, now more than ever. Come celebrate and commit again to this path of resistance and joy! Age-based RE classes will take place; children will depart following the story. Childcare is available for children 6 and under in the nursery.
Gathering Music - ”Minuetto Allegro and Trio,” from Wind Quintet op. 56 no. 3, by Franz Danzi
Welcome and Announcements – Board Member
Prelude - ”Minuetto Allegro,” from Wind Quintet op. 56 no. 2, by Franz Danzi
Chalice Lighting — Rev. Chris Jablonski
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 - #119, “Once to Every Soul and Nation”
Story — Rev. Martha Durkee-Neuman
Anthem - “Pastorale for Wind Quintet,” by Amy Beach
Reflections — Marion Westgate and Louise Bray
Words of Offering — Rev. Chris Jablonski
Offertory - “I’m Here,” from “The Color Purple,” by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray; 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 — Rev. Chris Jablonski
Prayer — Rev. Chris Jablonski
Hymn - #108, “My Life Flows On”
Sermon — “Rooted In Love, Growing Together” Rev Chris
Closing Hymn: - #114, “Forward Through the Ages”
Extinguishing the Flame — Rev. Chris Jablonski
Postlude - “Minuetto Allegro,” from Wind Quintet op. 56 no. 1, by Franz Danzi
Musicians
Wei Zhao, flute
Lisa Putukian, oboe
Margo McGowan, clarinet
Laura Reyes, bassoon
Jeff Stewart, horn