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A worship service at Washington Square
Gathering Music
Ritual of Friendship: Welcome and Announcements: Hymn Sing
Prelude
Chimes and Bringing In the Light of Christ
* Choral Introit
* Responsive Call to Worship
* Congregational Praise Song
* Hymn
Children's Time
Confession: Personal Prayers of Confession: Words of Assurance
Choral Anthem, Handbell Choir, or other special music
Psalter (usually a responsive reading)
Old Testament Lesson
Epistle Lesson
* Hymn of Preparation
Prayer for Illumination
Gospel Lesson
Sermon
Joys and Concerns: Pastoral Prayer
Offertory
* Offertory Response (usually the Doxology, UMH #95)
Holy Communion (first Sunday of each month)
* Affirmation (usually the Apostles' Creed, UMH #881)
* Hymn of Dedication
* Benediction
* Taking the Light of Christ Out Into the World
* Choral Benediction
Postlude
* Congregation standing, as they are able
Baptisms, reception of new members, recognition of church
volunteers, and other special events may be added as necessary.
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