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Order of Service

• Ringing of the Bell
• Prelude: “Two of Three Canons” by Karen Munson (American, 1941-2021) – David Owens, Estey pipe organ
• Introit: #188, “Come, Come, Whoever You Are” – words adapted from Rumi (1207-1273); music by Rev. Lynn Ungar (American, b. 1963); led by David Owens
• Welcome & Announcements – Rev. Monica Dobbins
• Chalice Lighting – Rev. Monica Dobbins
• Opening Hymn: #318, “We Would Be One” – music by Jean Sibelius (Finnish, 1865-1957); words by Samuel Anthony Wright (American, 1919-2016)
• Lay Minister: Melinda Pettingill Patterson
• Interlude: A reflection on the traditional Irish tune “Aisling an Óigfhear” (‘The Last Rose of Summer’) – David Owens, piano
• Meditation – Rev. Monica Dobbins
• Meditation Response: “Prelude II” (excerpt) from ‘The Preludes for Piano’ by George Gershwin (American, 1898-1937) – David Owens, piano
• Song of Gratitude: #1010, “We Give Thanks” – words & music by Wendy Luella Perkins (Canadian, b. 1966); led by Rev. J Sylvan
• Offertory – Rev. J Sylvan
• Doxology
  • From all that dwell below the skies
  • Let hymns of faith and hope arise
  • May peace, good will on earth be sung
  • Through every land by every tongue
  • Amen
• Sermon: “The Challenge of Bigness” – Rev. J Sylvan
• Closing Hymn: “Put a Little Love in Your Heart” by Jackie DeShannon (American, b. 1941) – see handout for words
• Benediction – Rev. J Sylvan
• Postlude: “Activities Fair!!” a Festive Postlude in 6/3 Chords (with a wink to Vince Guaraldi) by David Owens, piano