Order of Worship

“We Bear Witness”

Sunday, October 11, 2026 · 10 am

Rev. Tara Humphries & the A2U2 Pastoral Care Committee

  1. Gathering MusicDale Churchill, Director of Music
  2. Welcome & InvitationsBarb Murray, Worship Associate
  3. Singing Bowl
  4. Call to WorshipRev. Tara Humphries
  5. Lighting the Chalice & Community CandlePat Uribe-Lichty & Carol Jenkins
  6. Opening Hymn#18What Wondrous Love is This
  7. Time for All Ages“The Cure” by Chris Buice, adapted
  8. Lamplighter & RecessionalEmily C. Jones, DRECarry the flame of peace and love until we meet again!
  9. ReflectionThe Work of the Pastoral Care TeamBarb Murray
  10. Joys & Sorrows | PrayerKate Steinberg & Judith Moll
  11. Sung Meditation

    There is a Love holding us. There is a Love holding all that we love. There is a Love holding all. We rest in this Love.

    Text: Rebecca Ann Parker; music: Beth Norton

  12. ReflectionLonging and BelongingPatricia Ellen
  13. Invitation to GenerosityLisa Freeman
  14. OffertoryCarrickfergus, Traditional Irish (yearning for home)
  15. ReflectionLaura Iglesias
  16. AnthemCome With Me, Penny BlakeA2U2 Choir
  17. ReflectionRev. Tara Humphries
  18. Closing Hymn (Please rise in body and/or in spirit)We’ll Be Known by Our Love (insert & screen)
  19. Benediction & Extinguishing the Chalice

    Our worship has ended… and our service begins! We invite you to remain seated for a moment of silence followed by the Postlude, as we center ourselves before going back out into the world.
  20. PostludeHere Comes the Sun, George Harrison

Please rise in body and/or in spirit

Share the Plate October’s recipient is MUUSAN.

AccessibilityLarge-print orders of service and assistive listening devices are available.

Next Sunday October 18 · “The Apple of Our Eyes” with A2U2 Worship Committee

After Worship Coffee Hour (Foyer/Sanctuary/Lawn)

After Worship Brown Bag Brunch (Board Room)

Past orders of service