Order of Service for November 23, 2025
“Bound Together”

Gathering Music

Welcome Song: “Come, Come, Whoever You Are”
(words on screen)

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: “Morning Has Come,” #1000
Sing verses 1 & 2

Welcome

Call to Worship

Transition Music: “Stars I Shall Find” (Johnson)
Crossing Chorale
Dr. Erin Busch, piano

Story for All Ages / “Go Now in Peace”

Prayer / Meditation

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

Sermon

Reflective Music: “American Tune” (Simon)
Greg Pontier, guitar

Financial Affirmation

Offertory: “River” (Mitchell, arr. Busch)
Crossing Chorale
Marcia Wittmann, solo
Dr. Erin Busch, piano

Parting Words

Closing Hymn: “Go Lifted Up,” #1057
Sing through twice

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:
Jim Johnson, Guest Preacher (he/him)
Rev. Kim Wildszewski, Senior Minister (she/her)
Rev. Lisa Schilansky, Minister for Justice and Pastoral Care (they/she)
Robin Pugh, Director of Congregational Life (she/her)
Julie Rigano, Director of Family Ministry (she & they)
Dr. Erin Busch, Director of Music Ministry (she/her)

Worship Associate:
Susan Mitchell (she/her)

Musicians:
Crossing Chorale
Marcia Wittmann, solo (she/her)
Greg Pontier, guitar (he/him)

Tech Team:
Atlas Campbell (he/him), Colin Campbell (he/him), Karen Coleman (she/her),
John Harvi (he/him), Simone Niemczura (she/her), Barbara Sandstrom (she/her)

Hosts:
Maria Baratta (she/her), Judy MacLaury (she/her),
Loren McAlister (she/her), Ivan Winegar (he/him)

Sunday Steward:
Roberto Santiago (he/him)