Free Church Unitarian
Order of Service
Welcome ~ Announcements
Chime ~ Prelude ~ Opening words
Chalice Lighting
"We light this chalice, symbol of Unitarian Universalism.
May it remind us of the divine spark in all creation,
The power of love to heal what is broken,
And to be grateful for life’s blessings each day."
Opening Hymn
Time for All Ages/Children's Story
Offertory
Joys and Concerns
Choral Anthem or Responsive Hymn
Sing the Children to Their Classes
"Go now in peace. Go now in peace.
May the Love of God surround you.
Everywhere, everywhere, you may go."
Reading
Moment of Silence
Sermon
Closing Hymn
Extinguishing the Chalice:
"We extinguish this flame,
but not the light of truth,
the warmth of community,
or the fire of commitment.
These we carry in our hearts, until we are together again."
Closing Words
We invite you to join in Our Closing Circle and sing:
"Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.
Carry the flame of peace and and love until we meet again."
Chime ~ Prelude ~ Opening words
Chalice Lighting
"We light this chalice, symbol of Unitarian Universalism.
May it remind us of the divine spark in all creation,
The power of love to heal what is broken,
And to be grateful for life’s blessings each day."
Opening Hymn
Time for All Ages/Children's Story
Offertory
Joys and Concerns
Choral Anthem or Responsive Hymn
Sing the Children to Their Classes
"Go now in peace. Go now in peace.
May the Love of God surround you.
Everywhere, everywhere, you may go."
Reading
Moment of Silence
Sermon
Closing Hymn
Extinguishing the Chalice:
"We extinguish this flame,
but not the light of truth,
the warmth of community,
or the fire of commitment.
These we carry in our hearts, until we are together again."
Closing Words
We invite you to join in Our Closing Circle and sing:
"Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.
Carry the flame of peace and and love until we meet again."
