Scripture: John 20:19-31
Sermon: “Unless” by Rev. Ed Sunday-Winters

*Hymn: #209 (Songs of Spirit) Alleluia! The Strife is O’er
*Hymn: #235 (Songs of Spirit) Let It Breathe on Me
*Hymn: #206 (Songs of Spirit) Lord of the Dance

Prelude: Sonata 10 in g minor by Carl Rosier (1640-1725); Largo
Gina Jenkins, Sonia Dunbar, recorders, Tom Anastasio, gamba, Hal, harpsichord

Welcome & Announcements

Call to Worship:

One: Praise God with clapping hands; praise God with hands comforting a child.
Many: Praise God with silent hearts; praise God with hearts broken for the world.

One: Praise God with electric guitars; praise God with soft piano chords.
Many: Praise God with be-bop and hip-hop; praise God with rhythms that don't stop.

One: Praise God with a hallelujah chorus; praise God with a Gregorian chant.
Many: Praise God with dancing steps; praise God with feet walking for justice.

Opening Prayer

*Gloria Patri   #36
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: #209 (Songs of Spirit) Alleluia! The Strife is O’er

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Anthem: “Lord Jesus Think on Me” Arr: Georgina H. Toole

Sermon: “Unless” by Rev. Ed Sunday-Winters

A Time of 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.

*Unison Prayer of Dedication
Holy God, In the presence of fear, may these gifts bring hope.
Where doors are locked, may these offerings open new possibilities.
Where there are wounds, may these gifts honor their truth.
In the presence of despair, may these offerings testify to a new world rising up.
To this collective liberation, we dedicate ourselves and our offerings. Amen.

*Hymn: #235 (Songs of Spirit) Let It Breathe on Me

Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, 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: #206 (Songs of Spirit) Lord of the Dance

*Benediction

A Prayer for Sabbatical Renewal and Laying on of Hands.

Postlude: Sonata 10 in g minor by Carl Rosier (1640-1725) Passacaglia, Largo
Gina Jenkins,Sonia Dunbar, recorders, Tom Anastasio, gamba, Hal, harpsichord;