Order of Service

February 8, 2026

9:00 AM

Lessons from Minnesota:
Faithful Paths to Beloved Community

Led by
Rev. DL Helfer

Thank you to this morning’s Worship Team

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

Centering Thought:
We can dare to face ourselves in our entirety,
to understand our pain,
to feel the tears,
to listen to our frustration and confusion, and
to discover new capacities and capabilities that
will empower and transform us.
Rev. Mel Hoover, Been in the Storm So Long

Chimes

Chalice Lighting      By Pat Uribe-Lichty,  Rev. DL

Welcome

Centering      “Practices for Overwhelm,”, by Adrienne Maree Brown

Opening Hymn       #6 Just as Long as I have Breath

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      Meditation for Challenging Times by Rev. Joan Javier Duval 

Reflective Hymn    #131 Love Will Guide Us

Sermon         Rev. DL

Time for Reflection

Closing Hymn       #67 We Sing Now Together

Closing Words       Summons, A Poem by Aurora Levins Morales

Our Work in the World

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
Matthewson St. Church in Providence

An open door to everyone, providing vital support to the most vulnerable Rhode Islanders in the heart of the city. To donate, click HERE.

 

Order of Service

February 8, 2026

10:30 AM

Lessons from Minnesota:
Faithful Paths to Beloved Community

Led by
Rev. DL Helfer

Thank you to this morning’s Worship Team

Worship Partner: Robert Morton-Ranney
Time for All Ages:  Rev. Jeannett Bessinger
Pianist:  Nonetta Shatakhtsian
Lay Pastoral Care Associate:  Kamila Barzykowski
Ushers: Renee Bucklin and Bob Walker
Tech Host:  Lance Collins

Centering Thought:
We can dare to face ourselves in our entirety,
to understand our pain,
to feel the tears,
to listen to our frustration and confusion, and
to discover new capacities and capabilities that
will empower and transform us.
Rev. Mel Hoover, Been in the Storm So Long

Chime

 Welcome       Robert Morton-Ranney

Chalice Lighting            words from Pat Uribe-Lichty   

*Opening Hymn      #6 Just as Long as I Have Breath
 
*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            Matthewson St. Church
This month, we are proud to join forces with Matthewson St. Church in Providence. An open door to everyone, providing vital support  to the most vulnerable Rhode Islanders in the heart of the city.

Offertory

Time for Centering     by Adrienne Maree Brown, Rev. DL

Joys and Sorrows Kamila Barzykowski
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.

Choir     Like the Beat of a Drum by Jay Althouse

Sermon Lessons from Minnesota: Faithful Paths to Beloved Community

*Closing Hymn     #131 Love Will Guide Us

Closing Words     Summons, A Poem by Aurora Levins Morales

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