Order of Service for April 20, 2025
“Descent and Resurrection”

Gathering Music

Welcome Song: “Just Being” (Ganavya/Marcellus Williams)

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: “Lo The Earth Awakes Again,” #61
Sing all 3 verses

Welcome

Call to Worship

Transition Music 

Story

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

Sermon

Reflective Music

Financial Affirmation

Offertory: “Plowshare Prayer” (Spencer LaJoye) 

Parting Words

Closing Hymn: “All Creatures of the Earth and Sky,” #203
Sing verses 1, 2, & 5

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
Rev. Lisa Schilansky, Assistant Minister
Robin Pugh, Director of Congregational Life
Dr. Erin Busch, Director of Music Ministry

Worship Associate:
Lauren Shallish

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

Hosts:
Judy MacLaury, Denny Rodgers,
Penny Rodgers, Debbie West

Sunday Steward:
Roberto Santiago