September 29th Sermon "Climate Revival" by Rev. J Sylvan

26 September 2024

Welcome!

Please join us for Sunday Service, September 29th at 9am and 11am
"Climate Revival"
Rev. J Sylvan
 
Service will be live-streamed on Zoom (the zoom link is on the front page of the website)
Special Coffee Hour with Climate Revival presentation will follow each service
 

Order of Service

  • Ringing of the Bell
  • Choral Prelude: “Can You Hear” – words and music by Jim Papoulis (American, b. 1961); performed by the Chancel Choir, Holly Stuart conducting; Rosie Lander, Lissa Lander & Nikki Blackburn Fuller, vocal ensemble; Wylie Lander, electric bass; David Owens, piano
  • 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. J Sylvan
  • Chalice Lighting – Rev. J Sylvan
  • Opening Hymn: #317, “We Are Not Our Own” (first 3 verses) – words by Brian Wren (English, b. 1936); music by David Hurd (American, b. 1950)
  • Lay Minister: Darlene Thayne
  • Interlude – David Owens, piano 
  • Environmental Ministry – Joan Gregory
  • Choral Anthem: “Listen” – words by Michael Ross; music by Sherri Porterfield (American, b. 1958); performed by the Chancel Choir, David Owens conducting; Holly Stuart, alto recorder; John Major, chimes; Reese Harper, piano
  • Meditation – Rev. J Sylvan
  • 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: “Climate Revival” – Rev. J Sylvan
  • Closing Hymn: #1064, “Blue Boat Home” – words by Peter Mayer (American, b. 1963); music by Rowland Hugh Prichard (Welsh, 1811-1887)
  • Benediction – Rev. J Sylvan
  • Choral Postlude: “Let the River Run” – words and music by Carly Simon (American, b. 1943); arranged by Craig Hella Johnson (American, b. 1962); performed by the Chancel Choir, Holly Stuart conducting; Jim Thornburg and John Major, drums; Wylie Lander, electric bass; Reese Harper, piano; David Owens, Kurzweil