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Order of Service

• Ringing of the Bell
• Choral Prelude: “Autumn Splendor” by Richard Kountz (American, 1896-1950); performed by the Chancel Choir; David Owens, piano/conducting
• 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: #34, “Though I May Speak with Bravest Fire” – words by Hal Hopson (American, b. 1933); music: traditional English melody; David Owens, Estey pipe organ
• Lay Minister: Melinda Pettingill-Patterson
• Choral Interlude: “Healing River” – music by Fred Hellerman (American, b. 1927-2016); arr. Sheena Phillips (English, b. 1958); words by Fran Minkoff (American, 1915-2002); performed by the Chancel Choir; Nikki Blackburn-Fuller, obligato; David Owens conducting
• Meditation – Rev. Monica Dobbins
• Choral Anthem: “We Are…” – words and music by Ysaye M. Barnwell (American, b. 1946); performed by the Chancel Choir; Connie Wilkerson, soloist; David Owens conducting
• Song of Gratitude: #1010, “We Give Thanks” – words & music by Wendy Luella Perkins (Canadian, b. 1966); led by Rev. Monica Dobbins
• Offertory – Rev. Monica Dobbins
• 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: “Good Vibes Only” – Rev. Monica Dobbins
• Closing Hymn: #311, “Let It Be a Dance” – words & music by Ric Masten (American, 1929-2008); David Owens, piano
• Benediction – Rev. Monica Dobbins
• Postlude: “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning” – a piano fantasy based on Chopin’s Prelude No. 3 in G major, Op. 28 – by Frédéric Chopin, Richard Rodgers; arr. David Owens, piano