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In celebration this week:
- The prelude with be “Funeral Anthem for Queen Caroline: Sinfonia”, presented by the Chamber Players; by George Frideric Handel
- Katie will welcome everyone to Celebration
- Next, Eloise Gilland will lead us in the Call to Celebration (using Psalm 150)
- the opening hymn will be “Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty”,
- next Eloise will lead the Affirmation of Reconciliation (from Iona)
- Time with Children is next
- Invitations will be presented
- Kim Rankin will deliver a reflection
- Then, the MPC Choir will present: (drum roll please) “Funeral Anthem for Queen Caroline” (1737) by George Frideric Handel, accompanied by the Chamber Players, Kim Rankin directing
- Prayers of the People are next,
- followed by passing the offering plates; the offertory will be: “Rhosymedre” by Ralph Vaughan Williams, performed by Marcus Schneider
- the closing hymn will be “God Be With You Till We Meet Again”,
- we will recite the Charge together
- a benediction will be offered
- followed by a postlude from Marcus: “Prelude in D Major” from the Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, BWV 850 by J. S. Bach
The Charge (say together) Go out into the world in peace. Have courage; hold on to what is good. Return no one evil for evil. Strengthen the faint-hearted, support the weak, and help the suffering. Honor all people. Care for Creation. Love and serve God, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Celebration live stream recordings
Every week, we post a live stream recording to YouTube. You can view information about those live stream recordings and access a link to the playlist on our Celebration Recordings page.