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PRELUDE
“Berceuse” Louis Vierne
“The Angel’s Farewell (Dream of Gerontius)” Edward Elgar
GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Lindsey Hubbard-Groves
This is the day the Lord has made.
Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
AN ACT OF PRAISE
INTROIT
“Peruvian Gloria” Vijay Singh
*WESTMINSTER CHIMES
*INVITATION TO WORSHIP Eliz Roser
God wanted to show the world what God is like, to shed some light. God said:
They’ll know I am different because you are different.
They’ll know my love through your love.
They’ll know my salvation through your being a safe place.
Through you, I can shine and bless the world.
Let us worship God.
*HYMN #12
“Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” ST. DENIO
Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
In light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
Almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise.
Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,
Nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might:
Thy justice, like mountains high soaring above;
Thy clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love.
To all, life thou givest, to both great and small.
In all life thou livest, the true life of all.
We blossom and flourish like leaves on the tree,
Then wither and perish; but naught changeth thee.
Thou reignest in glory; thou dwellest in light.
Thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight.
All praise we would render; O help us to see
‘tis only the splendor of light hideth thee!
*INVITATION TO CONFESSION Rev. Eileen Parfrey
There are so many lights that shine. God is showing us a way to live together. Together in a way that creates art, flowers, parties, and naps. And so, as we complete this season of light, let us celebrate this way, first in quiet.
*SILENT PRAYER
*UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION
We can see in the light that we do not always live in this way God shows us, where nobody uses their power to bully. Where everybody apologizes when they hurt someone else. Where everyone respects the bodies of others. Where goodness is celebrated with galas and rest and creativity. Help us to live together in this light. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
Hear this good news: God doesn’t give up on us. And our faces shine in this grace.
Alleluia, Amen.
*THE PASSING OF THE PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you all.
And also with you.
AN ACT OF PROCLAMATION
MOMENTS WITH CHILDREN Eliz Roser
THE SCRIPTURE READING
Exodus 34:29-35
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
SERMON Rev. Lindsey Hubbard-Groves
“Shiny veil horns?”
A MOMENT FOR SILENT REFLECTION
AN ACT OF RESPONSE
SHARING JOYS & CONCERNS Rev. Eileen Parfrey
(At the conclusion of spoken joys, let us pray together, “Thanks be to you, O God.”
For concerns, let us make them our own by praying, “Lord, hear our prayer.”)
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OFFERTORY ANTHEM Tenors and Basses of the Chancel Choir
“How Can I Keep from Singing?” arr. Judith Herrington
My life flows on in endless song, above earth’s lamentation.
I hear the real though far-off hymn that hails a new creation.
Above the tumult and the strife, I hear its music ringing.
It sounds an echo in my soul, how can I keep from singing?
What though the tempest loudly roars, I hear the truth it liveth.
What though the darkness round me closed, songs in the night it giveth.
No storm can shake my inmost calm, while to that rock I’m clinging.
Since love is Lord of Heaven and earth, how can I keep from singing?
*DOXOLOGY – Hymn #606
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
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Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly host;
Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
THE INVITATION TO THE TABLE Rev. Eileen Parfrey
GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Rev. Lindsey Hubbard-Groves
(Adapted from Bearers of Grace and Justice by Thom Schuman)
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Awesome creator of mountains topped with mist,
lightning flashes, singing brooks and meandering fields,
created in your image, we are your beloved and yet demand our way.
We are tempted by sin and death and unjust privilege who come
to us masked as life and joy and salvation.
You did not turn your face away,
sending the prophets to call us back to you.
Though they spoke boldly of your hope,
we were slow to listen.
So you sent Jesus, your glory,
to embody, to show us how to live
as your beloved children.
And so, with those beloved prophets and saints in every time and place, including our sister Susan Roll, and with those gathered here, at this moment, we sing:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of pow’r and God of might.
heav’n and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is the one who comes in the name, comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest, Hosanna in the highest.
Indeed, holy are you, Wonder of wonders,
and your Beloved reigns in peace.
Jesus set aside his glory,
He went to the cross,
ripping the mask off death,
so we could see the face
of an empty threat.
So then, when all time is complete
and we are gathered in your glory with our siblings in Christ,
around the feast of grace and peace,
we will remember your grace forever and ever,
living the prayer you taught us to pray, saying…
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors;
and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
On the night before the Lord Jesus died, he took bread, and after giving thanks, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take, eat. This is my body, given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.
In the same way he took the cup, saying: This cup is the new covenant sealed with my life, given for you for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this in remembrance of me.
RECEIVING THE BREAD AND THE CUP
All are welcome to receive communion. Children are encouraged to receive communion with their grown-ups, as they’re comfortable. Bread and grape juice are safely served at the front of the sanctuary. When you’re directed by an usher to come forward, there are four stations where you may be served; you may proceed to whichever station is open first or works best for you. A server will hand you a piece of bread and you then take a cup. Gluten-free bread is available.
There are baskets to return cups at both aisles as you make your way back to your seat. If you would like to receive communion at your seat, please let an usher know, or raise your hand when we ask if everyone has been served, and servers will come to you. The most important thing for communion service is that everyone who wants to be served is served.
COMMUNION ANTHEM Sopranos and Altos of the Chanel Choir
“Morning Hymn and Alleluia” Richard Rodgers
From The Sound of Music
Jesus, King most wonderful, Thou Conqueror renowned,
Thou Sweetness most ineffable, in Whom all joys are found.
Alleluia.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Rev. Eileen Parfrey
Illuminating God, we give thanks for this meal we have shared and the way it sheds a light on you and us and all creation. Inspired and satisfied, we go out to shine on others together. Amen.
*HYMN #43, VV. 1-3
“You Who Dwell in the Shelter of the Lord” ON EAGLE’S WINGS
You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord, who abide in his shadow for life,
Say to the Lord, “My refuge, my rock in whom I trust!”
And he will raise you up on eagles’ wings, bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of his hand.
The snare of the fowler will never capture you, and famine will bring you no fear:
Under his wings, your refuge, his faithfulness your shield.
And he will raise you up on eagles’ wings, bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of his hand.
You need not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day;
Though thousands fall about you, near you it shall not come.
And he will raise you up on eagles’ wings, bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of his hand.
*BENEDICTION Rev. Lindsey Hubbard-Groves
*POSTLUDE
“Gavotte from the Classical Symphony” Sergei Prokofiev