Poetry For The Living

Order of Service

  • Gathering Song: #188 “Come, Come, Whoever You Are”
  • Centering Sound
  • Welcome
  • Prelude: “Song of the Soul of The Earth,” Susan Podebradsky
  • Call to Worship
  • Opening Hymn: #398 “Gathered Here”
  • Musical Response
  • Time for All Ages: “The Hill We Climb,” Amanda Gorman
  • Hymn: #1002 “Comfort Me”
  • Wisdom from the World’s Traditions: “The Summer Day,” Mary Oliver
  • Reflection: “Poetry for the Living” with Susan, Rene and Deb
  • Offering: “Questions Worth Frequently Asking,” Susan Podebradsky
  • Joys and Sorrows
  • Closing Hymn: #100 “I’ve Got Peace Like a River”
  • Extinguishing the Chalice and Benediction
  • Postlude: “Always With You,” Susan Podebradsky