June 30, 2024: "Praises for the Journey"
Reverend Connie Grant
Erica Whichello, Worship Associate
One of my favorite hymns—maybe my very favorite—is “Sing Out Praises for the Journey.” As the lyrics remind us, we stand upon a threshold, facing futures yet unknown. Some thoughts about life journeys and the journeys that have brought us together, as we go our own ways.
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Order of Service
Our order of service is available both here on our website and in print.Ringing of the World Bell
Congregational Prelude
“Come Sing a Song with Me” by Carolyn McDade
Welcome & Announcements
Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Elizabeth Venstra
“In This Small Flame” by Jean Wahlstrom
Dr. Stephanie Kimball, Director of Lifespan Religious Education
Opening Words
“We, Whose Journeys are Always Beginning” by Marni Harmony
Reverend Connie Grant
Opening Hymn
#1020 “Woyaya”
Story
“The North Star” by Peter Reynolds
Musical Interlude
"Faithfully" by Jonathan Cain
Ray Fellman, piano
Pastoral Prayer and Meditation
“For a New Beginning” by John O’Donohue
Offertory
"Over the Rainbow" music by Harold Arlen, words by Yip Harburg
Ray Fellman, piano
During the Offertory, you are invited to silently light a candle to represent a joy or sorrow in your life.
You are invited to participate in this morning’s offering by contributing as the basket passes or online at uucb.churchcenter.com/giving. You may make a non-pledge gift or a contribution towards your annual pledge, or both, at that site. This fiscal year, 25% of our non-pledge Sunday offerings will be given to All-Options Pregnancy Resource Center, which provides cloth and disposable diapers/wipes, pregnancy tests, feeding supplies, and other essentials to families in need. See alloptionsprc.org for more information.
Reading
“Map of the Journey in Progress” by Victoria Safford
Erica Whichello, Worship Associate
Gift of Music
“An Irish Blessing” by Katie Moran Bart
UUCB Choir
Sue Swaney, Music Director
Sermon
"Praises for the Journey"
Reverend Connie Grant
Closing Hymn
#295 “Sing Out Praises for the Journey”
Extinguishing the Chalice Flame
“One Thing Required of Us” by Kendyl Gibbons
Benediction
Choral Benediction
“A Blessing” by Mary Goetze
