“POETRY AND POTATOES-GRATITUDE FOR THE LITTLE MOMENTS”
WITH REV. TELOS WHITFIELD
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Order of Service
Sunday, November 22, 2020
Welcome
Announcements
Prelude An Alm for Love of God Agustin Barrios-Mangore
Tom Baehr, harmonica; Eva Greene, piano
Lighting Our Chalice
We light our chalice this morning in gratitude for all that nourishes us –
Food to strengthen our bodies, wisdom and ideas to engage our minds,
connection and community to nourish our hearts,
compassion to lighten our spirits.
In gratitude, we kindle our flame.
Opening Words
Opening Hymn – Oh we give thanks
Sung by Elizabeth Lewis and Steve Squires
Photos selected by Elizabeth Lewis
Unison Affirmation
“Love is the spirit of this congregation and
service is its call. Let this be our covenant:
to dwell together in peace,
to seek the truth in love,
and to help one another.”
Sharing a Story For All of Us “I’m Thankful Each Day” by P.K. Hallinan
Responsive Reading “Desiderata” by Max Ehrmann
voices of Rev. Telos and Christina Gibbons
Sharing a Poem “Mending Wall” by Robert Frost (excerpt)
read by Howard Burrows
Anthem Never Weather Beaten Sail
words and music by Thomas Campion
sung by All Souls Church Choir
Sermon “Poetry and Potatoes”
Hymn Here We Have Gathered
Catie Berg, soprano; Stephen Berg, sound engineer
Sharing a Poem “The Pasture” by Robert Frost read by Esta Smith
Offering shared with Root Social Justice Center
Offertory 3rd Prelude of Heitor Villa-Lobos”
Michael Chapdelaine, guitar
Blessing of our Candles of Joy and Concern
Closing Hymn – For All That Is Our Life
Eva Greene, vocal & piano
Extinguishing Our Chalice
As we extinguish our flame,
may the light live on offering us strength and comfort, a reminder of our connection to each other and our faith.
Closing Circle and song
“Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again” (sung 2 times)
Benediction
Conversation and Coffee Hour
