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First Order of Service
This service begins with two distinctive acts. (See
Common Worship: How and Why
for more on understanding worship in dramatic terms.) In the first act, the
musical prelude gathers the community for worship, and the welcome and
announcements invite newcomers and long-time members to consider the many
opportunities for fellowship in the congregation.
A second act begins with the opening hymn and continues through a series of
unison readings. The hymn, the unison chalice lighting words, and the unison
affirmation essentially express the aspirations and ideals of the congregation.
Some congregations will use the same chalice lighting words or affirmation
week after week, while other congregations will use a variety of texts.
The mood, however, is celebratory: the congregation rejoices to be together.
Welcome and Announcements
Please rise.
* Opening Hymn - SLT #347 - "Gather the spirit"
* Chalice Lighting - Read in unison
O light of life,* Affirmation - SLT #473 - Read in unison
Be kindled again in our hearts
As we meet together this morning
To celebrate the joy of human community
Seeking a wholeness that extends beyond ourselves.
-- Samuel A. Trumbore
Love is the spirit of this church, and service its law.
This is our great covenant:
To dwell together in peace,
To seek the truth in love,
And to help one another. Amen.
-- James Vila Blake
Please be seated.
Source: Based on an Order of Service by First Jefferson Unitarian Universalist Church, Fort Worth TX; in Commisson on Common Worship, Leading Congregations in Worship: A Guide, UUA 1983. Additional hymns and readings from Singing the Living Tradition, UUA 1993.
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