And There Was No One Left to Speak for Me
Patricia Riley-Churilla
April 27, 2025
Welcoming
Ringing of the Church Bell
Affirmation of Faith
Love is the Doctrine of this Church,
The Quest for Truth is its Sacrament,
Service is its Prayer,
And this is our Covenant:
To dwell together in Peace,
To seek the truth in Love,
And to help one another.
Opening Words
“First They Came” by Martin Niemoler
Prelude
Lighting the Chalice
We gather this hour as people of faith,
with joys and sorrows, gifts and needs.
We light this beacon of hope,
Sign of our quest for truth and meaning,
in celebration of the life we share together.
Aligning
Re-Covenating
May we forgive ourselves and each other
and begin again in love
Greet Your Neighbor
*Opening Hymn
#170 - “We Are a Gentle Angry People”
Sharing of Personal Joys, Sorrows, and Milestones
Doxology
From all that dwell below the skies,
Let songs of hope and faith arise,
Let peace, good will on earth be sung,
Through every land by every tongue. Amen
*please rise in body and spirit ** words in insert
Exploring
Story
“Come With Me” by Holly W. McGhee
**Responsive Reading
#444 - “This House”
Sermon
And There Was No One Left to Speak for Me
Integrating
**Offering
April’s Loose Change for Social Change will go towards Hope for Ukraine. Hope for Ukraine is dedicated to providing humanitarian aid to families in need, supporting communities, and fostering education in Ukraine.
**Announcements
*Closing Hymn
#305 - “De Colores”
Closing Words
No Title by Barack Obama
Postlude
Extinguishing the Chalice
May we continue to carry in our hearts
the light of truth
the warmth of community
and the fire of commitment
until we are together again.
