Order of Service

May 17, 2026

9:00 AM

Coming of Age: Now and Again

Led by Rev. Deborah Bennett

Thank you to this morning’s Worship Team

Pianist:  Nonetta Shatakhtsian
Lay Pastoral Care Associate:  Allen Mongeau
Tech Host:  Lance Collins
Usher: Bob Walker

Centering Thought:

“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.”
~ Aristotle

Chime

Chalice Lighting

Welcome and Centering      Rev. Deborah

*Opening Hymn   #346 Come, Sing a Song With Me

*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 Allen Mongeau

This I Believe Rev. Deborah

Speakers Ken DiPrete, Tobie Bass, Shelley Wilson

*Reflective Hymn           #1011 Return Again

Speakers       Eva Gagnon, Peter Himmel, Shelley Dungan

Closing Words

Clínica Esperanza/Hope Clinic Clínica Esperanza/Hope Clinic (CEHC) is a free, non-profit medical clinic in Providence, Rhode Island, that provides culturally and linguistically appropriate healthcare to uninsured adults, with a focus on the Spanish-speaking community. It offers primary care, health education, and preventive screenings through a team of multilingual volunteers and staff, operating as a crucial safety net for those who cannot afford care. To donate, go to: https://www.westminsteruu.org/sundayoffering/

Extinguishing the Chalice

Carry the Flame of Peace and Love Until We Meet Again (repeat)

 

 

10:30 AM

Order of Service

May 17, 2026

Led by
Coming of Age Class 2026: Tess Karb, James Plionis, and Eli Wysor

Thank you to this morning’s Worship Team

Worship Partner:  James Plionis and Eli Wysor
Time for All Ages:  Tess Karb
Pianist:  Nonetta Shatakhtsian
Usher: Beverly Ulvila and Al Jeffries
Tech Host:  Lance Collins

Chime

Welcome   James Plionis

Chalice Lighting    by Tess Karb, read by Eli Wysor
 

*Opening Hymn  #361 Enter, Rejoice and  Come In
 

*Unison Affirmation  Eli Wysor
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  Tess Karb

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  Eli Wysor  
Clínica Esperanza/Hope ClinicClínica Esperanza/Hope Clinic (CEHC) is a free, non-profit medical clinic in Providence, Rhode Island, that provides culturally and linguistically appropriate healthcare to uninsured adults, with a focus on the Spanish-speaking community. It offers primary care, health education, and preventive screenings through a team of multilingual volunteers and staff, operating as a crucial safety net for those who cannot afford care. 

Clinica Esperanza believes Healthcare is a Human Right. To donate, go to: https://www.westminsteruu.org/sundayoffering/

Offertory

Time for Centering  James Plionis

Joys and Sorrows  Rev. Deborah

Credo Readings  Tess Karb, James Plionis  Eli Wysor

*Closing Hymn  #1021 Lean on Me

Closing Words  Members of Hindsight, Humor & Hope
  Sandy Norris
  Deb Weaver
  Cherine Whitney
  Kamila Barzykowski
  Bobbi Scott 

Extinguishing the Chalice
Carry the Flame of Peace and Love Until We Meet Again (repeat)

*Please stand as you are able*