June 28, 2026 (click for digital OOS)

Order of Service – June 28^th, 2026 

Homily – Rev. Deryck Tines 

Song Leaders – Kris Rust & Pittsburgh Universalist Community Singers  

Music- Lee Saville-Iksic – piano, Liam Lyons – percussion 

Liturgist – Chrisie Ambrass  

Tech – Nicky Baldy 

Prelude – “God Wants a Yes” by James Hall.  Kris Rust & Rev. Deryck Tines – Directors 

Universalist Community Singers, Liam Lyons – percussion 

Welcome – Chrisie Ambrass 

Lighting the Chalice and Call to Worship  – David Doorley & Brian Rohleder 

Opening Song – “Fire of Commitment” #1028 by Jason Shelton.  Lee Saville-Iksic – piano 

Collective Reading 

Love is the power that holds us together and is at the center of our shared values. 

We covenant:  

To practice Interdependence, we honor the interdependent web of all existence; 

To practice Pluralism, we celebrate that we are all sacred beings, diverse in culture, experience, and theology; 

To practice Justice, we work to be diverse multicultural Beloved Communities where all thrive;  

To practice Transformation, we adapt to the changing world; 

To practice Generosity, we cultivate a spirit of gratitude and hope; 

To practice Equity, we declare that every person is inherently worthy and has the right to flourish with dignity, love, and compassion.  

We are accountable to one another for doing the work of living our shared values through the spiritual discipline of Love 

Affirmation & Song for All  “By the Grace of God” by Deryck Tines 

Spoken: I am who I am by the grace of God.     

         I’m not mistake, I’m not an error, but I am wondrously, fearfully made. 

Sung:  Right now, I am wonderful! 

Right now, I am beautiful! 

Right now, I am reflecting God.   

The Divine’s inside of me!  The Divine’s inside of me! 

Offering  

Donations by check may be mailed to the church office.  Electronic donations can be made online through the church website or by texting “give” to (412) 435-1050 and following the instructions.          

Share the plate for is SisTers PGH 

Joys and Sorrows: During the offertory music, you are invited to light a candle or place a stone in Blessed Community water as you offer silent gratitude or prayers. Two tables are in the sanctuary; one in the front, to the right of the platform, and one in the back right alcove. 

Offertory Music “Revelation 19:1” by Jeffrey Levallee 
 

Meditation & prayer  – Chrisie & Rev Deryck Tines 

Sung response “I know this Rose will Open” #396 by Mary Grigolia 

Homily   “Flourishing in LGBTQ+ Pride Month – Reflection & Celebration” -Rev. Deryck Tines 

Song “Singing for Our Lives” by Holly Near 

We are a gentle, angry people, and we are singing for our lives.  

We are a land of many colors . . .   

We are queer and cis together . . .   

We are all in this together . . .   

Unison Benediction / Extinguishing the Chalice Flame  

We extinguish this flame but not the light of truth, the warmth of community, or the fire of commitment: these we carry in our hearts until we are together again. 

Closing Song “I made it, by the grace of God” by Curtis Lewis and others 

To donate to Share the Plate  

– by check mailed to the church office, please include STP on the memo line  

– online on the church website, use the drop down to select Plate. 

– by texting “Give” to 412-435-1050 following the directions with the word share or pledge after the donation amount as appropriate. 

To make a pledge payment  

-by check, please put pledge in the memo line  

– online on the church website, keep the default General Fund 2026 option