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In celebration this week:
- Marcus Schneider will play a prelude, Main theme from “The Alcotts” (Piano Sonata No.2, 2nd movement) by Charles Ives
- Rev. Ben Daniel will welcome everyone to Celebration
- Next, Claire Kelly will lead us in the Call to Celebration (from Iona)
- the opening hymn will be “Lift Every Voice and Sing”,
- next Claire will lead the Prayer of Reconciliation (World Council of Churches)
- then Debbie Fallehy will lead us in a celebration of July birthdays
- Time with Children is next
- Invitations will be presented
- The MPC Choir will perform “Beloved, Let Us Love One Another”, by Pepper Choplin
- Claire will read from scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-7
- Ben will deliver a sermon,
- next we will sing the Hymn of Response, “For the Healing of the Nations”
- followed by passing the offering plates; the offertory will be: “The Alcotts”, Second Theme by Charles Ives
- we will next celebrate communion together, while Marcus plays “Adoration” by Florence Price
- the closing hymn will be “This Is My Song”,
- we will recite the Charge together
- a benediction will be offered
- followed by a postlude “The Alcotts”, Conclusion by Charles Ives
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.