OOS 6-20-21

OOS 6-20-21
Fathering in a Spirit of Play
Led by Rev. Ellen Quaadgras

Thank you to our Worship Partner Amy Abel

Welcome and Announcements

Chalice Lighting 

Prelude: My Morning Song by E. Borisova played by Nonetta Shatakhtsian 

Opening Words by Amy McKenzie Quinn

Opening Hymn:  Morning Has Broken by Eleanor Rarjeon

Unison Affirmation
Love is the spirit of this church,
and service our mission.
This is our great covenant:
To dwell together in peace,
To seek the truth in love,
And to help one another.    

Joys and Sorrows: Meditation by M. D. Smit played by Nonetta Shatakhtsian

Prayer by Sylvia Kimball Perry (adapted)

Meditative Music/Song in Response: Voice Still and Small by John Corrado

Offering: Our June Share the Plate Recipient is FANG. FANG organizes with our community to build a decolonized world free of prisons and police, where systems of oppression are uprooted and healed, while taking action to avert the worst impacts of climate change. FANG believes in a diversity of nonviolent tactics from community organizing and coalition building to escalated direct action. FANG prioritizes building real, lasting relationships with people and organizers across different communities and movements. To donate www.westminsteruu.org/donate 

Offertory: Simple Happiness by Rebecca played by Nonetta Shatakhtsian

Reading by Carol Allman-Morton

Sermon 

Closing Hymn: Bring Many Names by Brian Wren, vocals Bruce Foreman, Bob and Laurie Tyce and Nonetta 

Closing words 

Carry the Flame performed by the WUC congregation