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Order of Service

• Ringing of the Bell
• Prelude: “Elite Syncopations” by Scott Joplin (African-American, 1868-1917) – 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. Monica Dobbins
• Chalice Lighting – Rev. Monica Dobbins
• Opening Hymn: #168, “One More Step” – words & music by Joyce Poley (Canadian, b. 1941); David Owens, piano
• Lay Minister: Henry Whiteside
• Interlude – David Owens, piano
• Meditation: Rev. Monica Dobbins
• Meditation Response: “Beyond The Dream” by R. Nathaniel Dett (African-American/Canadian, 1882-1943) – David Owens, piano    
• Song of Gratitude: #1010, “We Give Thanks” – words & music by Wendy Luella Perkins (Canadian, b. 1966); led by Rev. J Sylvan
• Share the Plate: 
• 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: “Unitarianism and the Parliament of World Religions” – Rev. J Sylvan
• Ritual: Curiosity
• Closing Hymn: #1017, “Building a New Way” – words & music by Martha Sandefer (American, b. 1952); David Owens, piano
• Benediction – Rev. J Sylvan
• Postlude: “Andante” from the Piano Sonata in E minor by Florence B. Price (African-American, 1887-1953) – David Owens, piano