Always Changing, Always the Same
March 29 · 11:00 AM · Sanctuary
Celebrate the resilience of water, of rivers ever changing, and ever the same, of oceans vast and moving. As we face the changes in our own lives, water can teach us resilience, grace, and flow. Trailmix will provide music for the 9:00 am Unplugged and Connected service. All Ages Children’s Chapel RE Program will be offered for all children during worship, departing after the story. Childcare will be provided.
Gathering Music - Ian Garvie, piano
Welcome and Announcements – Board Member
Prelude - “Air” from Water Music, by G.F. Handel
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 #1046, Shall We Gather At the River
Story - Rev. Martha Durkee-Neuman
Anthem - “Shenandoah” a traditional American folk song, arr. by Donald Moore
Reflection - Leslie Talmadge
Words of Offering
Offertory - “Deep River” arr. Harry T. Burleigh; Chuck Claus, baritone
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 - Community Care Team
Prayer - Rev. Chris
Hymn - As I Went Down in the River to Pray
Sermon - “Always Changing, Always the Same” Rev. Chris
Closing Song - #183 “The Wind of Change Forever Blown”
Extinguishing the Flame
Choral Benediction-
Postlude - “Hornpipe” from Water Music, by G.F. Handel
Sanctuary Candle dedication: In memory of Ellen Eagle and Eli Rapaport by Margaret Eagle