Reverend Anne Hines

Songs of Ruth

A sermon in three parts, it’s grounded in the story of Ruth in the Jewish Scripture, and what it has to say about love, loyalty, and our commitment to justice.

April Theme – Resistance

Welcome – Reverend Anne Hines

Introduction – Shane Niebergall

Call to Worship – Reverend Anne Hines

Chalice Lighting – Shane Niebergall

Opening Hymn – #1064 “Blue Boat Home”

Time For All Ages – “We Are Better Together ” by Bill McKibbon

https://youtu.be/V3LaSiPTI3A (Start around 4 minutes 35 seconds) 

Manna Collection – Sam Dickerson

Offering Words – Shane Niebergall

Offering Music – “German Dance” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Performed by Anthony Concepcion. 

Joys and Sorrows – You may write your Joys and Sorrows in the chatbox during the service if you are online. If you are in person please fill out an index card. Can email them during the week to worship@chaliceuu.org

Singing the Children Out – Reverend Anne Hines & Anthony Concepcion

Time of Meditation – Reverend Anne Hines

Meditation Song – #123 “Spirit of Life

Sermon – Songs of Ruth – Reverend Anne Hines

Part 1: A Song of Love and Loyalty 

“Song of Ruth” by David N. Childs. Performed by The Chalice Choir

Part 2:  A Song of Awakening and Outrage

Hymn # 170 “Gentle Angry People” (Verse 1)

Part 3:  A Song of Resistance and Hope

Closing Hymn – Hymn # 170 “Gentle Angry People” (Verses 2-6)

Benediction – Reverend Anne Hines

Announcements – Shane Niebergall

Extinguishing the Chalice – Reverend Anne Hines

Postlude – Anthony Concepcion