FPC Service - "I'm Still Standing", Resilience in the Music of Elton John 2/8/26

Описание: February 8, 2025: 10:00 a.m. Gathering Prelude “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” Trevor Berens Elton John, music; Bernie Taupin, lyrics Accompanist Welcome & Announcements Ruth Lull, Trustee & Music Committee Member
Introit “Your Song” FPC Choir and Band Elton John, music; Bernie Taupin, lyrics Chris Hossfeld arr. Mac Huff Music Director Opening Words Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum Chalice Lighting Rayla D. Baldwin-Mattson Director of Religious Education
Hymn “Crocodile Rock” Elton John, music; Bernie Taupin, lyrics Centering * Covenant and Affirmation Meg Rivers-Wright, FPC Administrator Land Acknowledgement
Greet Your Neighbor
Music & Message for All Ages Rayla D. Baldwin-Mattson
Director of Religious Education
“Hakuna Matata” FPC Ukutarians,
Elton John and Tim Rice Children & Youth
Joys and Sorrows Ann Wickham, Lay Minister Joys and Sorrows is a time for the things on our hearts and minds to be heard by the gathered community. If you would like a follow-up call by a lay minister or the minister, email [email protected].
Prayer or Meditation Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum * Please rise in body or in spirit
In Words In Silence In Song “Candle in the Wind” FPC Choir & Band Elton John, music; Bernie Taupin, lyrics Emmeline Jones arr. Ed Lojeski & Margot Law, solos Exploring
Message for All Ages “Finding Identity Yaakov Trek Reef in Elton John’s Music” Intern Minister
Plate Sharing Introduction Tammy Hopkins, Director of Development, Nathan Simms, Director of Programs, Communities for Restorative Justice
Sharing Our Gifts This month we share our weekly offering with Communities for Restorative Justice. You may donate by check made out to First Parish Church, online at fpc-stow-acton.org/donate, or text (978) 310-3309.
Anthem “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” FPC Choir and Band Elton John, music; Bernie Taupin, lyrics
Message for All Ages “Finding Resilience Rev. Dr. Cynthia in Elton John’s Music” L. Landrum Returning
Hymn “I’m Still Standing” FPC Choir Elton John, music; Bernie Taupin, lyrics and Band arr. Pete Schmutte
Benediction Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum & Yaakov Trek Reef, Intern Minister * Closing Song
Postlude ”Tiny Dancer” Trevor Berens, Elton John, music; Bernie Taupin, lyrics FPC Choir and Band
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Thank you to: Kim Kinnear, Zoom Host Rebecca MacNeill and Rick Lent, Ushers Susie O’Brien, Coffee Host Our staff and leadership
FPC Band Members: John MacNeill, soprano saxophone; Ian and Caitlin McIntyre, violin; Trevor Berens, piano; Michael Merrill, bass; and Todd Rhodes, drums
FPC Ukutarians: Sue Stewart and Emmeline Jones