UNION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF HANCOCK
We respect tradition — and we welcome inclusive language about people and expansive language about God. Please pray using words most meaningful to you.
Open and Affirming of ALL God’s Children
June 16, 2024 - PRIDE Sunday - Father’s Day
Worship Leader and Preacher - Sarina Brooks - Ministry Intern
This service will be in-person and on Zoom at 9:30 a.m. (Recorded for Facebook and YouTube)
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Meeting ID: 822 2425 2518
Passcode: 755650
The first pew in front of the pulpit has books and quiet activities for people of all ages.
Please find something that suits you, take it to your pew, and return it after the service.
Silent Prayer
Loving God, in your wisdom, you created a world rich with diversity. May we be aware of, and celebrate, the wondrous diversity that is in all of Your Creation. May we say “yes” to the diversity among us—within ourselves, our families, our neighbors, and our communities. May we claim that diversity as we come before you and embrace its transformative power and love. Amen
* Indicates points in the service when we stand in body or spirit
Announcements
Prelude It Is Well with My Soul Ville du Havre/ P. Bliss
*Introit Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise (vs. 2) R #12
Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,
nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might;
thy justice like mountains high soaring above
thy clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love.
*Call to Worship
One: God is calling to us,
All: Though we may be unsure. Full of fear and hesitation.
One: We hear Her lovingly call us out.
All: God calls us to be brave even as our voices shake!
One: In a world that desperately longs for love and unity, God calls us to proclaim our truths.
All: We believe that all people are valuable. We believe in justice and equity. We believe that we are responsible to ease the suffering in this world. We believe in the transformational power of love.
*Passing of the Peace (ASL) and Lighting of Peace & Justice Candle
*Hymn For the Beauty of the Earth B #28
*Invocation
One: Holy One, as we gather here in your presence, open our hearts to love.
All: May we open our hearts to you, O God, and the life you offer us.
One: In you, we are free from the pressure of our world to conform—to all become alike.
All: Like a tapestry, we are created with diverse and beautiful threads that only fully shine when they are braided together in creation. As we gather here, may we remember that we are individual threads, woven together into a beautiful tapestry by your transformational love. Amen.
Children’s Message
Hebrew and Christian Scriptures Psalm 139:1–18
Galatians 3:23–29
Special Music To A Whisper Thomas Mack
Psalm 107 Chorus: vs. 29
Message Love Wins Sarina Brooks
*Hymn In Christ There is No East or West B. #394
Prayers of the People – Sharing Joys & Concerns
Our Father (Creator, Mother) who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come,
thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us
our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but
deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen
Lead me Lord, lead me in thy righteousness, make thy way plain before my face.
For it is thou Lord, thou Lord, only, that makest me dwell in safety.
Invitation to Offering – We are all one human family. In your love you created us. Through your grace you reach out to us. You are great enough to hold us all in your arms at the same time. Help us to open our hearts to the world that you love. Teach us to weave our lives together, offering all that we have to the greater good. In this way, each day, we begin again in love. Amen.
Offertory Deep River African-American Spiritual/ R. Thompson
*The Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God for all that love has done; Creator, Christ, and Spirit, One. Amen
*Prayer of Dedication (spoken in unison)
For all the great and wondrous things that you have done for us, O God, we are grateful. You give us strength to go on when we are troubled and discouraged. We want to pass on the good news through this offering and by the way we live each day. Lead and guide us with your steadfast love, that we might channel your gifts and help transform this world. Please accept our gifts and love. Amen.
*Hymn Called as Partners in Christ’s Service B# 495
*Benediction
*Sung Blessing Sent Forth by God’s Blessing B. #76
Sent forth by God's blessing, our true faith confessing,
the people of God from this dwelling take leave.
The service is ended, O now be extended
the fruits of our worship in all who believe.
The seed of the teaching, receptive hearts reaching,
shall blossom in action for God and for all.
God's grace did invite us, and love shall unite us
to work for God's realm and to answer the call.
Postlude Postlude in F J.S. Bach
From Eight Little Preludes and Fugues
(Please remain seated for the Postlude)
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Contact Us
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Many thanks to those who make this service possible –
in front of the camera and behind the scenes.
Music Minister – Debbie Riley
Choir – Mary Angela Davis, Nick Davis, Jeanne Edwards, Peggy Emigh, Jack Hirschenhofer, Priscilla Hirschenhofer, David Mack, Carol Skinner, Pat Summerer
Deacons – Everett & Vicky Espling
Liturgist –
Audio-Video Support – Patrice Alexander
Office Administrator – Vicky Espling
Settled Minister – Rev. TJ Mack
The Body of Christ – You
Resources:
A Prayer of Queer Thanksgiving by Micah Bucey
Prayer by Jordan Sullivan (Adapted)
"Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE,
License #A-738532. All rights reserved
For the Beauty of the Earth
Words and Music - ©1917 Willow Publishing Pty Ltd
Contributors: Folliot Pierpont, Conrad Kocher
In Christ There Is No East or West
Contributors: McKEE, John Oxenham
Called as Partners in Christ's Service - Jane Parker Huber
Words - ©1981 Presbyterian Publishing/Westminster John Knox/Geneva Press
Sent Forth by God's Blessing
Words - ©1964 World Library Publications
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