Live Worship Service: March 1, 2026

Описание: Sunday, March 1 2026
Rev. Dr. Adam Robersmith

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*Please rise in Body or in Spirit

Prelude: Prelude in Db Major by Lili Boulanger

Welcome: Joe Wilson

Introit: “Élévation” by Louise Farrenc

Call to Worship & Chalice Lighting: Rev. Dr. Adam Robersmith

Hymn: #396 “I Know This Rose Will Open”

Unison Affirmation:
Love is the spirit of this church, and service is its law.
This is our great covenant:
To dwell together in peace,
To seek the truth in love, and to help one another.

What is Purim?: Rev. Dr. Adam Robersmith and Hannah Garmise

Pastoral Prayer and Meditation: Rev. Dr. Adam Robersmith

Hymn: # 123 "Spirit of Life"

Storytelling: The Story of Esther, with Rev. Dr. Adam Robersmith and Hannah Garmise

Offering: Plate sharing recipient: Equity CT
Offertory: Improvisation by T. L. Hine

Congregational Reading: #643 "Shout for Joy!," Joe Wilson

Doxology:
Praise God for Love we all may share,
Praise God for Beauty everywhere,
Praise God for Hope of good to be,
Praise God for Truth that makes us free. Amen

Musical Message: “Mah Tovu” from Shirim L'yom Tov by Shulamit Ran

Sermon: Shout for Joy!
Rev. Dr. Adam Robersmith

Closing Hymn: #168 "One More Step"

Unison Benediction:
Engage with the world in peace. Have courage.
Hold on to what is good.
Return to no person evil for evil.
Strengthen the fainthearted, support the weak,
help the suffering. Honor all beings.

Postlude: "Volio" by Paule Maurice

Musicians:
Universalist Church Choir
T. L. Hine, piano & alto saxophone