What does it mean to be part of a vibrant faith community, to be in the circle of community that is All Souls? It can be nourishing, inspiring, supportive, even life-changing for each other and our work in the larger community. We begin our  Stewardship Campaign, and gather together in faith! 

We anticipate that this service will be both in-person and on Zoom. Click right here Sunday shortly before 10:00 a.m. to join via Zoom. Click here to read our protocols

“Gather in Faith“
with Rev. Telos Whitfield
Greeter: Linda Hay

Order of Service
Sunday, February 25, 2024

Music for Gathering   Patchwork Quilt    Tom Baehr, dulcimer
    
Greeting                                                                                              Rev. Telos 

Board Welcome & Announcements                                            Leslie  Kinney

Prelude:  Hymn To Freedom, Oscar Peterson
“When every hand joins every hand, and together molds our destiny, that’s when we’ll be free.”
                            Eva Greene, piano

Chalice Lighting  words of Emily Richards, adapted              Christina Gibbons
We gather here in our sacred space,
Kindling a fire that burns here in our chalice and in our hearts.
We gather to honor our covenant and engage in congregational life,
Doing the necessary work to ensure that this community thrives.
We gather together, as a people of faith, guided by love,
A love that burns as bright as the flame in our chalice.
May its light inspire justice, healing and transformation that lies within and beyond us, connecting us to each other and all of life.

Lighting Our Childen’s Chalice
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.

Call to Worship                                                                                    Rev. Telos

Opening Hymn:    Come and Go with Me
Traditional, African American

Story for All of Us: We Are Better Together by Bill McKibben, illustrations by Stevie Lewis

Anthem: Lift Every Voice and Sing  
words by James Weldon Johnson, music by  John Rosamond Johnson.
All Souls Choir, Tom Baehr, Director

Sharing My Path to All Souls                                                        Catie G. Berg

Sharing Readings

Sermon:  We Gather in Faith!                                                              Rev. Telos

Song #1028: The Fire of Commitment

Offering shared with The Minister’s Discretionary Fund

Offertory:     Gitano   Federico Mompou
                 Eva Greene, piano

Honoring Our Candles of Joys and Concerns

Extinguishing the Chalice  words of Jim Wickman               Christina Gibbons
May our faith sustain us,
our hope inspire us,
and our love surround us
as we go our separate ways,
knowing that we will gather again
in this beloved community.

*Closing Circle: “Carry the flame of peace and love
until we meet again.” (sung two times)
                       *Please join in standing as you are able.