“The Taking Up and the Letting Go”
December 28 · 10:30 AM · Sanctuary
Join us for our annual tradition of setting intentions for the New Year and watching what you wish to let go of disappear in flame. This multigenerational celebration welcomes all ages, with childcare for children 5 and under. Stay afterward for coffee hour and community connection.
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
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
Parrish Cummings Houston 1916 - 1996 Died on December 23rd, 1996 Remembered this season with love from her daughter, Parrish Dobson