Sunday Order of Service

DECEMBER 1, 2024

ORDER OF SERVICE

PRELUDE & PROCESSIONAL            The Alchemist                                 by Anne Heaton

Anne Heaton, piano/vocal

Sarah Richards, drums

OPENING WORDS             from “The Miracle of Mindfulness”         by Thich Nhat Hanh

from “Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics”               by Jeff Warren                        read by Steve Sieck, Ministerial Intern

CHALICE LIGHTING                                                     Liz Irwin Moore, Worship Associate

*OPENING HYMN 83                        “Winds Be Still”

TIME FOR ALL AGES       “What Does It Mean to Be Present?”                by Rana DiOrio

read by Rev. Kimberlee Tomczak Carlson

Minister of Religious Education

SPOKEN MEDITATION                                 

SILENCE

CENTERING HYMN 123                     “Spirit of Life”

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS                                                          Liz Irwin Moore

UNISON AFFIRMATION OF OUR MISSION (CONGREGATION)

We gather to nurture the spirit, engage the mind, and inspire action.

OFFERING AND THE CHILDREN’S RECESSIONAL

HYMN 1031                      “Filled With Loving Kindness”

At 9 a.m., children and teachers join in singing verse 1, then proceed to religious education as the congregation continues to sing you on your way.

This month we share 50% of all non-pledge cash in our offering plate with the Eastside Senior Services. To contribute, put cash or checks made out to Grand Avenue Club in the offering plate and we will forward it for you. Or text 73256 with message give2uu. To contribute to First Church, give cash or checks made out to FUSM in the offering plate or text to give with a credit or debit card.

READING                            “Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics”                    by Jeff Warren                        read by Liz Irwin Moore

INTERLUDE                                    Prayer of St. Francis                            by Anne Heaton

SERMON                                  “No Time Like the Present”                              Steve Sieck

INTERLUDE                                        Let Yourself Be                                by Anne Heaton

CLOSING WORDS

EXTINGUISHING THE FLAMING CHALICE                                                                           

*RECESSIONAL HYMN (insert)         “Hymn of Hope”                             by Anne Heaton