January 18, 2026 | MLK Sunday | Second Sunday after Epiphany | Worship at Union

Описание: Experience Worship at Union Church. Celebrating MLK Sunday, Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton calls us to be the prophets needed today—those who keep moving forward in the midst of finite disappointment, never losing our infinite hope grounded in our faith: God is faithful.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Gathering Song: "Come to Jesus"
02:32 Welcome
13:23 Opening Litany
15:45 Song: "Island Medley"
20:32 Song: "Let Praises Rise" by A'Leithia Sweeting
26:01 Opening Prayer
28:49 First Scripture Reading | Isaiah 64:1-9 (NRSV)
31:14 Second Scripture Reading | 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 (NRSV)
32:38 Introduction of Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton
40:10 Song: "I Wish I Knew How It Feels to be Free" (UMH #605)
44:47 Sermon: "God IS Faithful"
01:15:18 Song: "Joy" by VaShawn Mitchell
01:20:43 Invitation to the Discipleship + Table
01:23:18 Holy Communion
01:32:38: "Lord's Prayer"
01:37:06 Offering
01:38:06 Offertory
01:42:53 Announcements
01:49:04 Song "Lift Every Voice and Sing" (UMH #519)
01:54:04 Benediction

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