Order of Service

January 4, 2026

9:00 AM

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

 

Chalice Lighting

Welcome and Centering      words by David Whyte, Rev. Deborah

Opening Hymn      #38 Morning Has Broken

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
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 the service if you would like to speak with someone.

Meditation     words by Danna Faulds, Rev. Deborah

Reflective Music      #1053 How Could Anyone

Sermon On-going Revelation:  Letting Go to Grow, Rev. Deborah

Closing Hymn       This Boat

Closing Blessing            words adapted from John O’Donohue, Rev. Deborah

Our Work in the World

Extinguishing the Chalice

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

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 on-line.

 

Order of Service

January 4, 2026

10:30 AM

Led by Rev. Deborah Bennett 

Thank you to this morning’s Worship Team

Worship Partner:  Tracey Wysor
Pianist:  Nonetta Shatakhtsian
Lay Pastoral Care Associate:  Allen Mongeau
Tech Host:  Lance Collins

Gathering Music            #361 Enter Rejoice and Come In

 Welcome       Tracey Wysor

Chalice Lighting   

 *Opening Hymn     #131 Love Will Guide Us

*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

Wisdom Story     Rev. Deborah

Call for the Offering     January 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

Time for Centering     words by Danna Faulds

Joys and Sorrows   Allen Mongeau
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 the service if you would like to speak with someone.

Sung Prayer     #1053    How Could Anyone

Sermon     On-going Revelations:  Letting Go to Grow

Ritual of Letting Go

*Closing Hymn     This Boat

Closing Blessing     words adapted from John O’Donohue, 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.