Order of Service
May 10, 2026
Gathering Music Melanie Rieck, keyboard artist
Lacrymosa Giuseppe Verdi
Ave Maria Giulio Caccini
Welcome Carrie Koehnline, celebrant
Prelude Album Leaf Theodor Kirchner
Opening Words &
Chalice Lighting Rev. Sunny McMillan, worship leader
Covenant: Love is the spirit of this fellowship, and service gives it life.
Celebrating our diversity, and joined by a quest for truth,
we work for peace and honor all creation. This is our covenant.
Singing Simple Gifts (Shaker Hymn)
Religious Education Volunteer Recognition
Lis Epperson, director of religious education
Children’s Blessing : We hold you in our love as you go as you go.
May your hearts be at peace as you go.
To nurture the spark of your precious life,
we hold you in our love as you go.
Social & Environmental Justice Collection
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS)
Offertory Arietta J. Buttstedt
Song from the Creuse C. Franck
Dedication E. Granados
Guided Action Love is Little (Shaker Hymn)
Ben Workman Smith, Melanie Rieck, Wendy Howard
Sermon Rev. Sunny McMillan
Phoenix Pool Ben Workman Smith, choir director
Dance to the Sun
Closing Words &
Extinguishing the Chalice Rev. Sunny McMillan
Closing Song #155 Circle Round for Freedom
Circle ‘round for freedom, circle ‘round for peace.
For all of us imprisoned, circle for release.
Circle for the planet, circle for each soul.
For the children of our children, keep the circle whole.
