Waiting With Those Who Came Before

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As our Christian siblings move into Advent, we explore what we might learn from this season of waiting.

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As our Christian siblings move into Advent, we explore what we might learn from this season of waiting.


Order of Service

  • Gathering Song: #188 “Come, Come, Whoever You Are”
  • Centering Sound
  • Welcome
  • Prelude: “We Shall Be Known” by MaMuse
  • Call to Worship
  • Opening Hymn: #67 “We Sing Now Together”
  • Lighting the Chalice
  • Musical Response
  • Time for All Ages: “Gratitude Name Game” with Rev. Karen
  • Hymn: #1040 “Hush”
  • Wisdom from the World’s Traditions: “Wait Like the World Is About to Turn” by Annie Gonzalez
  • Reflection: “Waiting with Those Who Came Before” with Rev. Karen
  • Offering: “How Long,” composed by Pepper Choplin
  • Joys and Sorrows
  • Closing Hymn: #225 “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”
  • Extinguishing the Chalice and Benediction
  • Postlude: “Canticle of the Turning” Rory Cooney

Notes from Service –

Organizations working for justice in our area:

Music from the Service