Order of Worship

“Neighbors Everywhere: Building Connections with UUSC”

Sunday, October 4, 2026 · 10 am

Rev. Laura Randall

  1. Gathering MusicDale Churchill, Director of Music
  2. Welcome & InvitationsRev. Tara Humphries
  3. Singing Bowl
  4. Call to WorshipRev. Laura Randall
  5. Lighting the Chalice & Community CandleJay Pacitti
  6. Opening Hymn (Please rise in body and/or in spirit)#155Circle Round for Freedom
  7. Time for All AgesUUSC & the Origins of the Flaming Chalice
  8. Lamplighter & RecessionalEmily C. Jones, DRECarry the flame of peace and love until we meet again!
  9. Joys & Sorrows
  10. Prayer
  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. OffertoryFrom the Sonata in E flat, J.S. Bach
  14. Readingread by Jay Pacitti
  15. Hymn (Please rise in body and/or in spirit)We’ll Be Known by Our Love (insert & screen)
  16. SermonNeighbors Everywhere: Building Connection with UUSCRev. Laura Randall
  17. Closing Hymn (Please rise in body and/or in spirit)#298Wake Now My Senses
  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. PostludeLet It Be A Dance, Ric Masten

Please rise in body and/or in spirit

Share the Plate October’s recipient is MUUSAN.

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

Next Sunday October 11 · “We Bear Witness” with Rev. Tara Humphries & the A2U2 Pastoral Care Committee

After Worship Coffee Hour & UUSC Info Table (Foyer)

After Worship Brown Bag Brunch (Board Room)

After Worship Congregational Life Idea Blitz! (Gathering Room). 11:30

After Worship GOTV Letter Writing (Sanctuary)

Past orders of service