Order of Service
Preacher – Rev. Deryck Tines
Liturgist – Chrisie Ambrass
Song Leaders – Kris Rust, UU Community Singers
Musicians – Ellen Gozion, Zuly Inirio, Liam Lyons-percussion,
Tech – Al Schwartz
Worship Coordinator- Chrisie Ambrass
Prelude – “I Know That My Redeemer Liveth” from Messiah by G. F. Handel.
Zuly Inirio soprano
Welcome
Lighting the Chalice
Processional Call to Praise “Praise The Lord” traditional song of Cameroon
Morgan Hawkins, soloist
Liam Lyons & Ellen Gozion, percussion
Opening Song “All Creatures of the Earth and Sky” #203 [verses 1, 2, 4 & 5]
Lee Saville-Iksic – organ
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
Time for All Ages Kris Rust
Singing For Our Children - “Allelu, Allelu” 367
Bunnies: Allelu, allelu, allelu, alleluia!
Chicks: Sing and rejoice.
Bunnies: Allelu, allelu, allelu, alleluia!
Chicks: Sing and rejoice.
Chicks: Sing and rejoice.
Bunnies: Alleluia!
Chicks: Sing and rejoice.
Bunnies: Alleluia!
All: Sing and rejoice!
Share the Plate Afro American Music Institute (AAMI)
Pamela Johnson & the late Dr. James Johnson – co-founders
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 April is Afro American Music Institute
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 “Hallelujah, God Has Been So Good to Me” by Deryck Tines
Karen Rice, soloist
Meditation, silence, or prayer
Sung Response by Abbie Betinis
Love. All need is Love
Homily – Rev. Deryck Tines
Hymn – “Glory Glory Hallelujah”
Glory, glory, Hallelujah! since I laid my burden down.
I feel better, so much better, since I laid my burden down.
Feel like shouting, “Hallelujah!” since I laid my burden down.
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.
Benediction / Postlude – “Glory, Glory, Hallelujah” by Deryck Tines
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 2025 option
The Afro American Music Institute (AAMI) which was founded by the late Dr. James Johnson and his wife Pamela, is a Pittsburgh based organization dedicated to promoting the arts. Thousands of students of all ages and from diverse communities have developed their talent at AAMI through a curriculum that embraces music throughout the African Diaspora.