Rev Ed Sunday-Winters – Service
Hal Parker – Musical Director
Priscilla Bonney-Smith – Flowers
Sunday Service
March 29, 2026
“Palm Sunday”
10:00am
*HYMN 213 (New Century) “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna”
*HYMN 215 (New Century) Ride On! Ride On in Majesty
*HYMN 216 (New Century) All Glory, Laud, and Honor
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 21:1-11 Shelly Jungwirth
SERMON: “Who is This?” Ed Sunday-Winters
PRELUDE: Sonata 1 for 2 recorders and harpsichord by William Corbett (1670-1748)
Gina Jenkins and Tom Anastasio, recorders, Hal, harpsichord
Preludio Largo, Corrente vivace
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP
One: Into the belly of the beast, on the back of a beast of burden… This is no parade of the powerful, no extravaganza for empire.
Many: Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of Resistance. Hosanna in the highest heaven!
One: Into occupied streets, on stolen land…This is no marvel of military might, no crusade of cruelty.
Many: Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of Refuge. Hosanna in the highest heaven!
One: Into histories of harm, surrounded by lineages of liberation… This is no acquiescence in advance, no complicity through conformity.
Many: Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of Solidarity. Hosanna in the
highest heaven!
One: May our worship this day prepare the way for the Prince of Peace, cut branches for the King of Compassion, line the path for the Lord of Liberation, soften the road for the Sovereign of Solidarity.
Many: May our worship this day prepare us for where this way will lead.
OPENING PRAYER
*GLORIA PATRI
Glory be to the Creator, and to the Christ and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning is now,
and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
*HYMN 213 (New Century) “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna”
CHILDREN’S TIME Ed Sunday-Winters
Children may go upstairs after Children’s Time. Parents can join them or remain in the sanctuary.
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 21:1-11
ANTHEM: “On Humble Beast Now Rides the King–Hosanna!”
by Hal Hopson and Christian Gregor arr. H. Parker
Choir and Hal, piano
SERMON: “Who is This?” Ed Sunday-Winters
SILENCE
OFFERTORY
*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
With our offerings we say, “yes, God,” and resist Empire’s hold. With our resistance we say, “Hosanna,” and bless all the ones, who journey in the ways of courage and grace. Amen.
*HYMN 215 (New Century) Ride On! Ride On in Majesty
JOYS & CONCERNS
MORNING PRAYER & THE LORDS PRAYER
Our God, 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.
*HYMN 216 (New Century) All Glory, Laud, and Honor
*BENEDICTION
SONG OF SENDING 349 (Songs of Spirit)
Go in peace and the peace of God be with you this day.
Go in peace and the peace of God be with you al-ways.
Cel-e-brate and share the joy! Cel-e-brate new life!
Go in peace and the peace of God be with you al-ways.
POSTLUDE: Sonata 1 for 2 recorders and harpsichord by William Corbett (1670-1748)
Gina Jenkins and Tom Anastasio, recorders, Hal, harpsichord
Grave, Gigue presto