We Begin Again in Love: Ingathering
Sunday, September 14, 2025, 10:25 am
Online on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/738363620
Passcode: BUF
Zoom by phone, for audio only: (346) 248-7799
Meeting ID: 738 363 620
Passcode: 306220
Gathering Music
Welcome Tom Nicholas, celebrant
Prelude
Opening Words Rev. Barbara ten Hove, minister
Hymn #361
Chalice Lighting
Covenant
Love is the spirit of this fellowship, and service
gives it life. Celebrating our diversity, and joined
by a quest for truth, we work for peace and honor
all creation. This is our covenant.
Time for All Ages
Children’s Blessing
Beloved Community Reflection
Offertory
Prayer
Phoenix Pool Singers
Sermon part I
Hymn #131
Sermon Part II
Anthem
Closing Words and Extinguishing the Chalice
Closing Song #155, Circle Round for Freedom
Afterward
If you’re with us on Zoom today, please stay after the service for our online coffee hour. If you’re here in person, please join us downstairs for coffee and conversation. Visitors: you may wish to use a red cup — then we’ll know you’re open to a bit of orientation.
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