Full Service: Celebration Sunday: Building a New Way
Through stories, music, and reflection, we'll discover how each of us plays a vital role in co-creating a religious community rooted in justice, compassion, and inclusivity. Don't miss this opportunity to be uplifted and empowered as we envision and build a new way forward together. Ingathering Music - 10:20 AM “How Can I Keep From Singing” – by Gwyneth Walker, CL Choir “Come and Go With Me” – African American Spiritual, CL Quartet “Now Let Us Sing” – by Gwyneth Walker, CL Quartet Greet Your Neighbor Tolling the Bells We are called into worship with a recording of the bells ringing in our Partner Church in Dicsöszentmárton, Transylvania (Romania). Welcome & Opening Words: Revs. Ali K.C. Bell & Abhi Janamanchi Prelude Let My Voice Be Strong – Libby Wiebel, CL Choir, soloists Rachel Reid, Libby Wiebel, director Let my voice be strong, let my voice be proud. Let them hear me when I cry out loud. And if I tremble, I will take your hand. And so together, let our voices be strong. Let our voices be strong. Let our voices be proud. Let them hear us when we cry out loud. And if we tremble, we will join our hands. And so together, let our voices be strong. Kindling the Chalice David Devlin-Foltz, Worship Associate As we gather on this Celebration Sunday, We ignite this chalice to illuminate our path forward. May its gentle glow inspire us to build a new way, Rooted in generosity, compassion, and gratitude. Let us embrace the spirit of abundance, And cultivate a community where all are valued and welcomed. With hearts full of gratitude, We embark on this day of celebration, Ready to create a brighter, more inclusive future together. Wisdom Story for All Ages Higgins: A Drop with a Dream Revs. Edwards, Bell, & Janamanchi ^Hymn 1007 There’s a River Announcements Community Joys & Sorrows David Devlin-Foltz Silence During the silence, those grieving a loss or commemorating an anniversary of a loss are invited to rise in mourning and memory. Pastoral Prayer Rev. Bell Hymn #123 Spirit of Life Invitation to the Offering Rev. Janamanchi & Greg Falcigno Today we share the plate with Rebuilding Together Montgomery County. You can give by texting CLUUC $ to 73256, online https://bit.ly/CedarLaneGiveNow, Paypal https://bit.ly/cedarlanepaypal, QR Code, or the offering plate. Thank you for your generosity and support! Offertory: Love Is the Spirit of This Church by Tony Larsen & Elizabeth Alexander, CL Choir, Dr. Jasmin Lee, piano, Libby Wiebel, director Congregational Lyrics: Oh, it’s love, yes it’s love, For it’s love that’s the spirit of this church, Not the walls or steeple but a gathered people Is what makes up the spirit of this church. Reflection Building a New Way Rev. Bill Sinkford ^Hymn 1017 Building a New Way Celebrating Our Commitment Rev. Janamanchi Musical Offering Tomorrow (There Will Be Better Days) Kate & Justin Miner, arr. L. Wiebel CL Choir, dir. Libby Wiebel Benediction Revs. Bell, Janamanchi, & Sinkford ^Hymn 1030 Siyahamba Next Sunday, March 31, Easter Sunday 9am: Quiet Callings with Rev. Ali K.C. Bell 10:30am: “Plotting Resurrection” Rev. Abhi Janamanchi & CL Choir
Through stories, music, and reflection, we'll discover how each of us plays a vital role in co-creating a religious community rooted in justice, compassion, and inclusivity. Don't miss this opportunity to be uplifted and empowered as we envision and build a new way forward together. Ingathering Music - 10:20 AM “How Can I Keep From Singing” – by Gwyneth Walker, CL Choir “Come and Go With Me” – African American Spiritual, CL Quartet “Now Let Us Sing” – by Gwyneth Walker, CL Quartet Greet Your Neighbor Tolling the Bells We are called into worship with a recording of the bells ringing in our Partner Church in Dicsöszentmárton, Transylvania (Romania). Welcome & Opening Words: Revs. Ali K.C. Bell & Abhi Janamanchi Prelude Let My Voice Be Strong – Libby Wiebel, CL Choir, soloists Rachel Reid, Libby Wiebel, director Let my voice be strong, let my voice be proud. Let them hear me when I cry out loud. And if I tremble, I will take your hand. And so together, let our voices be strong. Let our voices be strong. Let our voices be proud. Let them hear us when we cry out loud. And if we tremble, we will join our hands. And so together, let our voices be strong. Kindling the Chalice David Devlin-Foltz, Worship Associate As we gather on this Celebration Sunday, We ignite this chalice to illuminate our path forward. May its gentle glow inspire us to build a new way, Rooted in generosity, compassion, and gratitude. Let us embrace the spirit of abundance, And cultivate a community where all are valued and welcomed. With hearts full of gratitude, We embark on this day of celebration, Ready to create a brighter, more inclusive future together. Wisdom Story for All Ages Higgins: A Drop with a Dream Revs. Edwards, Bell, & Janamanchi ^Hymn 1007 There’s a River Announcements Community Joys & Sorrows David Devlin-Foltz Silence During the silence, those grieving a loss or commemorating an anniversary of a loss are invited to rise in mourning and memory. Pastoral Prayer Rev. Bell Hymn #123 Spirit of Life Invitation to the Offering Rev. Janamanchi & Greg Falcigno Today we share the plate with Rebuilding Together Montgomery County. You can give by texting CLUUC $ to 73256, online https://bit.ly/CedarLaneGiveNow, Paypal https://bit.ly/cedarlanepaypal, QR Code, or the offering plate. Thank you for your generosity and support! Offertory: Love Is the Spirit of This Church by Tony Larsen & Elizabeth Alexander, CL Choir, Dr. Jasmin Lee, piano, Libby Wiebel, director Congregational Lyrics: Oh, it’s love, yes it’s love, For it’s love that’s the spirit of this church, Not the walls or steeple but a gathered people Is what makes up the spirit of this church. Reflection Building a New Way Rev. Bill Sinkford ^Hymn 1017 Building a New Way Celebrating Our Commitment Rev. Janamanchi Musical Offering Tomorrow (There Will Be Better Days) Kate & Justin Miner, arr. L. Wiebel CL Choir, dir. Libby Wiebel Benediction Revs. Bell, Janamanchi, & Sinkford ^Hymn 1030 Siyahamba Next Sunday, March 31, Easter Sunday 9am: Quiet Callings with Rev. Ali K.C. Bell 10:30am: “Plotting Resurrection” Rev. Abhi Janamanchi & CL Choir