Order of Service 7-26-20

Welcome and Announcements

Chalice Lighting by Denise Levins

Chalice reading by Ken DiPrete

Our chalice reading is:

As surely as we belong to the universe

By Margaret A Keip

As surely as we belong to the universe
we belong together.
We join here to transcend the isolated self,
to reconnect,
to know ourselves to be at home,
here on earth, under the stars,
linked with each other

Prelude with music played by Nonetta Shatakhtsian

Opening Words

Opening Hymn What a Wonderful World | Playing For Change | Song Around The World

Unison Affirmation
Love is the spirit of this church
And service its law
This is our great covenant
To dwell together in peace
To seek the truth in love
And to help one another

Joys and Sorrows music played by Nonetta Shatakhtsian

Prayer/Meditation by Ken DiPrete

Offering
Our Share the plate this summer will be: The National Bail Out collective, a Black-led and Black-centered collective of abolitionist organizers, lawyers and activists who are building a community-based movement to support folks and end systems of pretrial detention and ultimately mass incarceration. To donate go to  www.westminsteruu.org/donate.To read more about NBO click here.

Offertory music played by Nonetta Shatakhtsian

Reading by Richard S. Gilbert

Interlude: Green and Blue

Introduction of Kevin Budris

Sermon by Kevin Budris

Closing hymn:  Love Song To The Earth

Closing Words

Carry the Flame music played by Nonetta Shatakhtsian