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On Memorial Day weekend, we remember those who have served our country in the Armed Forces. Our speaker will be Thomas French, a retired lawyer and longtime member of All Souls Church. Tom will describe his retirement project helping local veterans receive the services due to them. Christina Gibbons is the coordinator.
Order of Service
May 29, 2022
“Memorial Day Service”
Board Welcome & Announcements Ron Niswander
Prelude: “Cavatina” [theme from ‘The Deer Hunter’] Stanley Myers
Eva Greene, piano
Children’s Chalice Lighting
We light this chalice to celebrate Unitarian Universalism. We are the church of the open minds. We are the church of the helping hands. We are the church of the loving hearts.
Introduction Christina Gibbons
Unison affirmation
“Love is the spirit of this congregation and
service is its call. let this be our covenant:
to dwell together in peace,
to seek the truth in love,
and to help one another.”
Opening Hymn #298: “Wake Now My Senses”
Story For All of Us: “The Wall”
written by Eve Bunting, illustrated by Rob Himler
read by Karen Tyler
Anthem: “This Is My Song” words by Lloyd Stone, music by Jean Sibelius
All Souls Choir, Tom Baehr, Director
Reflections: “For Services Rendered” Thomas M. French
Meditation by the Rev. Wayne B. Arnason
Offering shared with The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee Emergency Fund for Ukraine
Offertory: “There But For Fortune” Phil Ochs
Eva Greene, piano
Blessing the Candles of Joys and Concerns
Closing Words Christina Gibbons
Closing Hymn #128: “For All That is Our Life”
Extinguishing the Chalice
Closing Circle
“Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.” (2X)
Blessing Christina Gibbons