First Universalist Church
Orange, Massachusetts

Services: Sunday at 9:15 AM 

A Typical Order of Worship

Prelude: Let the congregation gather in prayerful silence
Introit: Here in this place
of true blessedness
May we find peace and joy
With understanding hearts. Amen
Processional Hymn # 52 “In Sweet Fields of Autumn” (Gray Hymnal)
Congregational Affirmation
  Come into this place of peace
And let its silence heal your spirit;
Come into this place of memory
And let its history warm your soul;
Come into this place of prophecy and power
And let its vision change your heart.
— William F. Schulz
The Lord’s Prayer in Song
Announcements
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Children’s Time
Anthem
Responsive Reading #634 “On Turning” (Gray Hymnal)
Pastoral Prayer and Silent Meditation
Invitation to Offertory
Offertory Anthem
Doxology
  (*Offertory sung by congregation)
Spirit of truth, of life, of power,
We bring ourselves as gifts to thee
O bind our hearts this sacred hour
In faith, in hope, in charity. Amen
Ceremony of Dedication
Affirmation
  Love is the spirit of this church,
And service its law.
This is our great covenant:
To dwell together in peace,
To seek the truth in love,
And to help one another.
Reading:
Hymn # 219 “O Hear My People” (Gray Hymnal)
Sermon: “The Dentist’s Chair” by Rev. Ralph T. Clarke
Recessional Hymn #53 “I Walk the Unfrequented Road” (Gray Hymnal)
Benediction
Choral Benediction
Postlude