Order of Service- 11/24/2024 10:00 AM
Guest at Our Table
Led by Rev. Deborah Bennett and Jeannette Bessinger
Worship Partner:  George Johnson
Lay Pastoral Care Associate:  Allen Mongeau
Ushers:  Ken DiPrete, Nora Hall, and Jan Searles 
Coffee Angels:  Sharing Locker
Pianist: Nonetta Shatakhtsian
Tech Host: Lance Collins

Prelude: Festive Piece by William Gillock

Welcome: George Johnson, Worship Partner

Chalice Lighting 

The Story Beings:  Guest at Our Table Act I  Rev. Deborah and Rev. J.

*Opening Hymn: #349 We Gather Together

*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.

Guest at Our Table Act II

Call for the Offering:  Rhode Island Alliance of Braver Angels. The Braver Angels’ mission is to introduce citizens to the Braver Angels’ process of depolarization and civil discourse. The goal is not to change people’s views of issues but to change their opinions of each other.  Click HERE to donate.

Offertory:  Time to Thank by L. Orsa

Guest at Our Table Act III

Time for Centering Rev. J.

Joys and Sorrows, led by Allen Mongeau    

Guest at Our Table Conclusion

Choir: Make It A Day of Thanksgiving by Mark Patterson

Reflection and Bread Communion Ritual

Closing Hymn:  #128 For All That Is Our Life

Closing Words

*Extinguishing the Chalice:
Carry the Flame of Peace and Love until we Meet Again (Repeat)