ORDER OF SERVICE Midsummer, Litha, Summer Solstice
Jennifer W, Worship Leader Bill H, Music
Prelude Gathering Hymn – #1067,”Mother Earth, Beloved Garden” teal hymnal
Welcome, Announcements, Greetings
Chime Centering Music
Mark W Chalice Lighting
Offertory
Story for All Ages The night before Father’s Day” by Natasha Wing ; illustrated by Amy Wummer
Opening Words
Meditation, Moment of Silence, Singing of “Spirit of Life” #123
Message
Congregational Response
Closing Hymn – #328,”I Sought the Wood in Summer,” gray
Extinguish the Chalice – “We extinguish this flame but not the light of truth, the warmth of community, or the fire of commitment. These we carry in our hearts until we are together again.” Closing Words Chime Postlude