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Order of Service

• Prelude: “Dark Horse” by David Lanz (American, b.1950) – abridged and edited by David Owens, Kurzweil Mark 10 digital keyboard
• 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 & ADVENT – Rev. Monica Dobbins
• Opening Hymn: #317, "We Are Not Our Own" – words by Brian Wren (English, b. 1936); music by David Hurd (American, b. 1950)
• Interlude: Excerpt from “Malgré Tout” (‘Despite Everything’) by Manuel Ponce (Mexican, 1882-1948) – David Owens, piano 
• Meditation – Rev. Monica Dobbins
• Meditation Response: “A Music Box Gift” by Vladimir Rebikov (Russian, 1866-1920) – David Owens, piano
• Song of Gratitude: #1010, "We Give Thanks" – words & music by Wendy Luella Perkins (Canadian, b. 1966); led by Rev. J Sylvan
• Thanksgiving: Laura Smith
• Offertory – Rev. J Sylvan
• Share the Plate: San Esteban Episcopal Church
• 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: "Losing Faith" – Rev. J Sylvan
• Closing Hymn: #235, “Deck the Hall with Boughs of Holly” – old Welsh carol
• Benediction – Rev. J Sylvan
• Exit Music: Reprise/Improvisation on “Deck The Hall” – David Owens, piano