The Intersection of Faith and Media

Led by Rev. Tom Nalesnik

May 24, 2026

Bells or Singing Bowl

Prelude – Finlandia, Jean Sibelius

Call to Worship

Opening Hymn no. #21 – For the Beauty of the Earth, Words by Folliott Sandford Perpoint, Music by Conrad Kocher

Announcements

Lighting the Chalice

Covenant

Time for All Ages – Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb, By Al Perkins, Illustrated by Eric Gurney

Children’s Recessional – Where I Stand Is Holy

Expressions of Gratitude – Westborough Connects

Offertory – Won’t You Be My Neighbor, Fred Rogers

Reading – The Legacy of Mr. Rogers, Janice Lane Palko

Sharing of Joys and Sorrows

Spirit of Life

Carolyn McDade

Prayer and Meditation

Musical Interlude – You’ve Got a Friend, Carole King

Sermon – The Intersection of Faith and Media, Rev. Tom Nalesnik

Closing Hymn no. #95 – There Is More Love Somewhere, African American Hymn

Benediction

Extinguishing the Chalice Flame

Sung Response: Carry the Flame

Recessional – Wake Now My Senses, Words: Thomas J.S. Mikelson, Music: Traditional Irish melody, harmony by Carlton R. Young