In this season of darkness, leading to winter solstice, Rev. Linda reflects on the stories and traditions of many religions which invite us to consider how joy can be a part of life. This service will be held in person at the Rugby Road sanctuary and streamed via internet into the sanctuaries of those who are at a distance. Go to to reserve a seat in the sanctuary.

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ORDER OF SERVICE

Prelude ​​​​​offered by Scott DeVeaux, Director of Music

Welcome​ Greg Townsend, WW and Pam McIntire, President

​​Pastor Lehman Bates, Ebenezer Baptist Church

Call to Worship  

Opening Hymn  Morning Has Come by Jason Shelton         

Chalice Lighting     ​​​​Debby Norton

Chalice Song Rise Up O Flame   

A Story  The Tiger and the Strawberry          told by Lea Morris

Song  “Joy is Free”  written and offered by Lea Morris

Centering Prayer and Sharing Joys and Sorrows​​​  Rev. Linda OP

Music Meditation “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”​​Scott DeVeaux

Invitation to the Offering      ​​​​​Greg Townsend​​​​​

Offertory “From You I Receive, to You I Give”

Sermon “Opening to Joy” ​​Rev. Dr. Linda Olson Peebles

Hymn   People Look East! By Eleanor Farjeon​ offered by Scott DeVeaux

Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing

Postlude  

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Thanks to today’s AV team Sean Skally and Bailey Reed, and in-person welcomers Johanna Woodchild and Patty Wallens.

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