Join in multigenerational community for a special
worship service highlighting our congregation’s music program.
Come welcome the return of the light as we prepare
for the Winter Solstice and let ourselves rejoice and rest
in the warmth, companionship, and beauty of the season.
All are welcome in the sanctuary, social hall, or online for the full hour.
Child care is available during worship for children 5 and younger
in Lower Hall Room 1 during the service.
Sharing Joys and Sorrows
If you would like to have a joy or sorrow shared aloud during the worship service, please complete this form by 9AM Sunday morning.
ORDER OF SERVICE
Celebrating and Sharing Gifts of the Season
Revs. Leia Durland-Jones and Tim Temerson
Prelude “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” Performed by Riley Griffith
Welcome Rev. Tim Temerson, John Griffith, Board Member
Call to Worship Revs. Leia Durland-Jones & Rev. Tim
Calling the Four Directions
Chalice Lighting
Hymn #73 “Chant for the Season” (Verse 2 only, Sing Twice)
The Gifts of the Season
Chorale Anthem “How Sweet is Love”
Reading “Solstice” by Gary Kowalski
Centering and Sharing
Blessing of the Bounty
Ritual of Joys and Sorrows Cindy Benton-Groner, Pastoral Care Team
Musical Meditation John Mayhood
Offering
Offertory John Mayhood
Story I “The Goddess and the Redbird” (Part I)
Chorale Anthem “Longest Night”
Story II “The Goddess and the Redbird” (Part II)
Closing Song “Jingle Bells”
Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing
Postlude John Mayhood
