Order of Worship

“How to Church”

Sunday, September 20, 2026 · 10 am

Rev. Tara Humphries

  1. Gathering MusicDale Churchill, Director of Music
  2. Welcome & InvitationsCynthia Marten, Worship Associate
  3. Singing Bowl
  4. Call to WorshipRev. Tara Humphries
  5. Lighting the Chalice & Community CandlePat Uribe-Lichty
  6. Opening Hymn#318We Would Be One
  7. MeditationOur Role in the Village, Michael Laughtenberger
  8. SongThis Boat, Laura ZuckerA2U2 Choir (congregation sings refrain)
  9. Joys & Sorrows
  10. PrayerWayne B. Arnason
  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. Invitation to Generosity
  13. OffertoryPrelude in E minor from the Well Tempered Clavier, J.S. Bach
  14. SermonHow to ChurchRev. Tara Humphries
  15. Closing Hymn (Please rise in body and/or in spirit)This Boat, reprise (insert/screen)
  16. 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.
  17. PostludeAir from the French Suite in E flat, J.S. Bach

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 27 · “Practice Makes Possible” with Emily C. Jones & Rev. Tara Humphries

After Worship Coffee Hour (Foyer / Lawn)

After Worship Brown Bag Brunch (Board Room)

After Worship Queer Community Conversations (Gathering Room 7/9)

After Worship Pastoral Care Committee (Memorial Room)

After Worship Social Justice Postcard Writing (Sanctuary)

Past orders of service