Order of Service for December 29, 2024
“Annual Generations Service:
Discovery Through the Arts”

Gathering Music:

“Keyboard Concerto No. 5 in F Minor, BWV 1056: II. Largo”
(J.S. Bach, played by Glenn Gould
and The Columbia Symphony Orchestra)

“Gymnopédie No.1” (Satie, played by Daniel Varsano)

“Chelsea Morning” (Joni Mitchell)

Land Acknowledgment

Lighting the Candles of Fellowship and Chalice of Heritage
Let us open our eyes to see what is beautiful.
Let us open our minds to learn what is true.
Let us open our hearts to love one another.

Opening Hymn: “For All That Is Our Life,” #128
Sing all 4 verses

Opening Words: “Art is How We Justify Our Existence,”
by David Zwirner (excerpt)

Welcome

Transition Music: “Trumpet Concerto in D Major, TWV 51:D7:
I. Adagio” (Telemann, played by Alison Balsom)

Meditation: “Monet Refuses the Operation,” by Lisel Mueller

Hymn of Affirmation: “Spirit of Life,” #123
Sing through once

Introduction to Sharings

Transition Music: “Feeling Good” (Nina Simone)

Speakers:

Jesse Cohen, 20’s

Mary McKillip, 40’s

Kim Bacso, 50’s

Elissa Cullen, 60’s

Jean Semler, 70’s

Bernie Ruekgauer, 80’s

Financial Affirmation

Offertory: “Vincent Van Gogh”
(Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers)

Parting Words

Closing Hymn: “We Laugh, We Cry,” #354
(Sing verses 1 & 4)

Extinguishing the Chalice
We extinguish this chalice, but not the light of truth,
The warmth of community, or the fire of commitment.
These remain kindled until we meet again.

Close of Service

Postlude: “Perfect Day” (Lou Reed, feat. Luciano Pavarotti)

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With thanks to…

Service Planner/Leader:
Scott Cullen
Worship Associate:
Karen Damato
Speakers:
Jesse Cohen, Mary McKillip, Kim Bacso,
Elissa Cullen, Jean Semler, Bernie Ruekgauer
Videos:
MJ Hansen
Tech Team:
Ariel Schwartz, Karen Coleman, MJ Hansen
Hosts:
Karen Kent, Judy MacLaury,
Debbie West, Regina Zilinski
Steward:
Roberto Santiago