Order of Service 4-28-2024 10:00 AM
“Being Human, Together?”
Led by Rev. Deborah Bennett
Worship Partner:  Nancy Reed
Lay Pastoral Care Associate: Judy Adourian
Usher:  Renee Bucklin
Coffee Angels:  Board of Trustees
Pianist:  Nonetta Shatakhtsian
Tech Host:  Lance Collins 

 

*Gathering Hymn:  #361 Enter Rejoice and Come In

Welcome and Announcements

Chalice Lighting by Crystal Hogan

Opening Words:  “Community Means Strength” by Starhawk

*Opening Hymn:  No. 1008, When Our Heart Is in a Holy Place 

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

Time for All Ages

Children’s Recessional Sung to the tune of Frere Jacques
As you journey  –  As you journey                  
May you know  –  May you know
Love and hope go with you  –  
Love and hope go with you
Learn and grow  –  Learn and grow

Call for the Offering: Our April Share the Plate Recipient is; the Friends of the Saugatucket. The Friends of the Saugatucket formed in 2021 to advocate for the health of the river, and to help the surrounding community connect with this wonderful resource running straight through the villages of Peace Dale and Wakefield. The friends strive to improve the health of the river and watershed while working in partnership with other organizations, and state and local government toward shared goals. To donate click HERE.

Offertory:  It Was All Very Beautiful by Charles Davis

Time for Centering

Prayer

Sung Response:  No. 1031, Filled with Loving Kindness

Reading:  by Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Anthem – Choir:  Why We Sing by Greg Gilpin

Sermon

Closing Hymn:  No. 1028, Fire of Commitment

Closing Words: 

Extinguishing the Chalice
Carry the Flame of Peace and Love Until We Meet Again (repeat)