Order of Worship

“What Shape Will Freedom Take?”

Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 10 am

Rev. Tara Humphries

  1. Gathering MusicDale Churchill, Dir. of Music
  2. Welcome & InvitationsAngie Dierks, Worship Associate
  3. Singing Bowl
  4. Call to WorshipKate Loreread by Rev. Tara Humphries
  5. Lighting the Chalice & Community CandleShawn Gibson
  6. Opening Hymn (Please rise in body and/or in spirit)#360Here We Have Gathered
  7. StoryRivers, Christopher Buice
  8. Interlude
  9. Joys & Sorrows
  10. PrayerRev. Tara Humphries
  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. OffertoryWindows, Chick Corea
  14. ReadingThe Low Road, Marge Piercyread by Angie Dierks
  15. AnthemNow Is The Time, Florence/SheltonA2U2 Choir
  16. SermonWhat Shape Will Freedom Take?Rev. Tara Humphries
  17. Closing Hymn (Please rise in body and/or in spirit)#1008When Our Heart is in a Holy Place
  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. PostludeDays And Nights Waiting, Keith Jarrett

Please rise in body and/or in spirit

Share the Plate November’s recipient is Minister’s Discretionary Fund.

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

Next Sunday November 15 · “Curiosity” with A2U2 Worship Committee

After Worship Coffee Hour (Foyer/Sanctuary)

After Worship New to UU Class (Gathering Room). 11:30

After Worship Brown Bag Brunch (Board Room). Open to all!

Past orders of service