Order of Worship

“Ingathering and Water Communion”

Ingathering & Water Communion

Sunday, September 13, 2026 · 10 am

Emily C. Jones

  1. Gathering MusicDale Churchill, Director of Music
  2. Welcome & InvitationsBill Burge, Worship Associate
  3. Singing Bowl
  4. Call to WorshipEmily C. Jones, DRE
  5. Lighting the ChaliceLaura Horton-Ludwigread by Susie Hubley
  6. Opening Hymn (Please rise in body and/or in spirit)#361Enter, Rejoice and Come In
  7. Time for All AgesWholly, Holey, Holy
  8. Joys & Sorrows
  9. PrayerThe Indigo Girls
  10. 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

  11. Invitation to Generosity
  12. OffertoryMother Nature’s Son, Paul McCartney
  13. Gathering of Waters (Please rise in body and/or in spirit)from the North & West
  14. Hymn (Please rise in body and/or in spirit)#299Make Channels for the Streams of Love
  15. Gathering of Waters (Please rise in body and/or in spirit)from the East & South
  16. ReflectionEmily C. Jones
  17. Closing Hymn (Please rise in body and/or in spirit)#100I’ve Got Peace Like a River
  18. 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.
  19. PostludeWillow Creek, Marian McPartland

Please rise in body and/or in spirit

Share the Plate September’s recipient is Greater Portland Family Promise.

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

Next Sunday September 20 · “How to Church” with Rev. Tara Humphries

After Worship Coffee Hour (Foyer / Sanctuary / Lawn)

After Worship Brown Bag Brunch (Board Room)

After Worship Rosh Hashana Shofar Demonstration (Front Lawn). with Bill Burge

Past orders of service