This Week’s Order of Service
Embracing “Why Not?”, April 12, 2026
Singing Bowl
Prelude – Woyaya, Sol Amarifio
Call to Worship – Let Astonishment be Possible, Rev. Gretchen Haley
Opening Hymn no. #112 – Do You Hear?, Words by Emily L. Thorn, Music by William Caldwell
Announcements
Lighting the Chalice
Covenant
Time for All Ages – The Journey of the Birds, A Persian Wisdom Tale
Children’s Recessional – Blooming, Ajeet
Expressions of Gratitude – UU Service Committee
Offertory – Open My Heart, Ana Hernández
Reading – Welcome to Embracing Possibility, The Soul Matters Sharing Circle Team
Sharing of Joys and Sorrows
Spirit of Life, Carolyn McDade
Prayer and Meditation – To Ask What’s Possible, By Rev. Sara LaWall
Musical Interlude – Follow the Sun, Xavier Rudd
Sermon – Reflections on “Why Not?”, With views from the pews
Closing Hymn no. #159 – This is My Song, Words by Lloyd Stone, Music by Jean Sibelius
Benediction
Extinguishing the Chalice Flame
Sung Response: Carry the Flame
Recessional – Everything Possible, Rev. Fred Small