Order of Service

9:00 AM
A Non-Christian Ponders the Meaning of Christmas
Led by Rev. Deborah Bennett

Thank you to this morning’s Worship Team

Pianist:  Nonetta Shatakhtsian
Lay Pastoral Care Associate:  Judy Adourian
Usher: Jan and John Searles
Tech Host:  Lance Collins

Centering Thought
Let us Gather in Love:

“It came without ribbons, it came without tags.
It came without packages, boxes, or bags.” — The Grinch

Chime

Chalice Lighting                 

Welcome and Centering       Rev. Deborah 

*Opening Hymn      #235 Deck the Halls

*Unison Affirmation
Love is the spirit of this church
And service our mission
This is our great covenant
To dwell together in peace
To seek the truth in love
And to help one another

Joys and Sorrows      Judy Adourian
To share your personal joy or sorrow with the congregation, please fill out a joys and sorrows card located at the front door before service. A lay pastoral care team member will be available after service if you would like to speak with someone.

Meditation      Rev. Deborah

Reflective Hymn      #123 Spirit of Life

Sermon      A Non-Christian Ponders the Meaning of Christmas

Share the Plate
Each month, our Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice committee chooses a values-aligned organization as our justice partner. This month, we are proud to join forces with DARE. (Direct Action for Rights and Equality). More information is located in the foyer of the Parish House. We invite you to support their work. Offering plates are located in the back of the sanctuary, or you can donate online.

*Closing Hymn       Good Tidings of Reason and Fact, words by Rev. Chris Raible (to the tune of Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen)

Closing Words         Rev. Deborah

Extinguishing the Chalice

Carry the Flame in Peace and Love until we meet again. (repeat)
*Please rise in body or spirit, as you are able.

 

 

 
10:30 AM

The Irrational and Necessary Hope of the Season
Led by Rev. DL Helfer

Thank you to this morning’s Worship Team

Worship Partner:  Robert Morton-Ranney
Time for All Ages: Rev. Jeannette Bessinger
Pianist:  Nonetta Shatakhtsian
Lay Pastoral Care Associate:  Judy Adourian
Ushers:  Jan and John Searles & Thomas Geraci
Tech Host:  Lance Collins

Centering Thought

“It came without ribbons, it came without tags.
It came without packages, boxes, or bags.” — The Grinch

Chime

 Welcome       Robert Morton-Ranney

Chalice Lighting     

*Opening Hymn            #234 Deck the Halls

*Unison Affirmation 
Love is the spirit of this church
And service our mission
This is our great covenant
To dwell together in peace
To seek the truth in love
And to help one another

Time for All Ages      Rev. J

Children’s Recessional      Sung to the tune of Frere Jacques
As you journey – As you journey
May you know – May you know
Love and hope go with you –
Love and hope go with you
Learn and grow – Learn and grow

Call for the Offering:     December Share the Plate
Direct Action Rights and Equality (or DARE for short). Dare was first formed in Providence in 1986 as a grassroots organizing effort to better the lives of persons living (and struggling) in Providence. DARE’s mission is to organize low-income families living in communities of color for social, economic, and political justice

Offertory       Esperanza”#2 by J. Sanzonetti

Time for Centering     Rev. Deborah

Joys and Sorrows      Judy Adourian
To share your personal joy or sorrow with the congregation, please fill out a joys and sorrows card located at the front door prior to service. A lay pastoral care team member will be available after service if you would like to speak with someone.

Sung Prayer      #123 Spirit of Life

Sermon      A Non-Christian Ponders the Meaning of Christmas

*Closing Hymn      Good Tidings of Reason and Fact, words by Rev. Chris Raible (to the tune of Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen)

Closing Words    by Dr. Seuss 

Extinguishing the Chalice

Carry the Flame in Peace and Love until we meet again. (repeat)