Order of Service 3-19-2023
“Waking to Cosmos: The Universe Story – An Intergenerational Service ”
Rev. Eric Cherry, Service Leader
Linda Hevenor, Worship Partner

Nonetta Shatakhtsian, Pianist
Renee Bucklin and Janet Searles, Ushers
Kamila Barzykowski, Lay Pastoral Care Associate
The Transitions Team, Coffee Angels
Tech Host: Jolanda Walter

 

Chimes

Welcome and Announcements

Chalice Lighting by Amy Carol Webb

Prelude For Everything There is a Season by J. Althouse (choir)

Opening Words 

Opening Hymn #343 – A Firemist and a Planet

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

Piano Interlude That Distant Star by Ch. Davis

Prayer

Hymn #355 – We Lift our Heart in Thanks

The Story Begins

1. Big Bang Dancers
2. Gravity and Matter
3. Various Stars
4. Strongest Star
5. Supernova and Sun
6. Solar System Planets
7. Moon and Comets
8. Thunder
9. Bacteria
10. Photosynthesis
11. Oxygen Bubbles
12. Grim Reaper
13. Earth Revealed
14. Periodic Chart
15. Worm
16. Fungi and Algae
17. Grim Reaper

Call for the Offering Our March Share the Plate is: MENTOR Rhode Island
MENTOR Rhode Island is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the expansion of quality mentoring services for Rhode Island youth. Mentor Rhode Island coordinates school-based mentoring programs supporting a statewide network of 53 mentoring programs serving 37 Rhode Island cities and towns. To donate go to: http://34.197.179.157/donate/

Offertory Jupiter from The Planets by Gustav Hoist

The Story Continues

1. Frog
2. Grim Reaper
3. Insects
4. Tall Tree
5. Grim Reaper
6. Dinosaurs
7. Mammals
8. Owl
9. Flower and Bee
10. Grim Reaper
11. Owl Flower, Bee, Mammals
12. Cave People
13. Fruit Tree
14. Farmer

Closing Hymn #1064 Blue Boat Home

Closing Words 

Carry the Flame