Order of Service for March 30, 2025
“For All That is Our Life”

Gathering Music

Welcome Song: “This Joy” (Shirley Caesar)
This joy that I have, the world didn’t give it to me
This joy that I have, the world didn’t give it to me
This joy that I have, the world didn’t give it to me
The world didn’t give it, the world can’t take it away

This strength that I have…
This love that I have…
This pride that I have…
This peace that I have…

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: “Wake, Now, My Senses,” #298
Sing verses 1 & 3

Welcome

Call to Worship

Transition Music: “Carry Me Home” (arr. J.A. Schaefferman)
Crossing Chorale
Dr. Erin Busch, piano

Homily

Prayer 

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

New Member Ritual & Celebration

Reflective Music: “roots to rails to pomegranate tales”
(Music and lyrics by Addison Hill;
Commissioned by the UUCWC Crossing Chorale)
Crossing Chorale
Dr. Erin Busch, piano

Financial Affirmation

Offertory

Parting Words

Closing Hymn: “The Oneness of Everything,” #1052
Sing verses 1 & 2

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

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With thanks to:
Rev. Kim Wildszewski, Senior Minister
Lisa Schilansky, Assistant Minister
Robin Pugh, Director of Congregational Life
Dr. Erin Busch, Director of Music Ministry

Worship Associate:
Peyton Anderson

Musicians:
Crossing Chorale

Tech Team:
Ariel Schwartz, Karen Coleman, MJ Hansen,
John Harvi, Simone Niemczura

New Members of UUCWC:
Danielle Bradley, Jacque Diggs-Pinto, Mike Dimino,
David Gardiner, Chelsea Gardiner, Andria Hinton,
Liz Kelly, Theresa Kelly, Rachel Lietz,  
Kristin Schoenleber, Johanna Stasolla

Hosts:
Judy MacLaury, Denny Rodgers,
Connie Schofer, Regina Zilinski

Sunday Steward:
Roberto Santiago