Opening:

Singing (children sit with families)
Greetings and church announcements
Opening Ritual: A short reading as the Bible is opened and candles are lit.
Children’s Talk (after children’s talk, Sunday School begins downstairs)

Offerings:

Meditation
Message/Sermon
Song, chosen by Sunday’s minister
Collection Ritual:

The following is read in unison as the collection basket is passed. Knowing that giving and receiving are two sides of the same coin. We ask that as this offering passes through our community and beyond. That it be a blessing for all of creation. Amen

Collection Song
Choir offering (occasional)
Call to prayer

Closing Circle:

We invite you to a circle of joined hands and shared prayers
Litany of prayer
Closing Ritual: A short reading as the Bible is closed, and candles are extinguished.
Song of Benediction

Fellowship Hour:

Coffee, tea and snacks. This is the time of service for getting to know people in the congregation.

(All offerings subject to divine intervention)