Dear Cedar Lane Newcomers,
Good morning & welcome! Thank you for joining us for worship today. If you are visiting us for the first time, we invite you to return often and make Cedar Lane your spiritual home.
Here’s how you can connect with our community after the service:
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Interested in Membership? If you want to join our spiritual home by becoming a member of
Cedar Lane, see a minister after worship. If you have questions about membership, please connect with Sara Davidson, Director of Communications & Membership Engagement, at [email protected] or 301-493-8300 x202. If you would like to meet with a minister before joining, please contact the Rev. Katie Romano Griffin, Assistant Minister, at [email protected] or 301.493.8300 x204. Please see our announcements insert for information about upcoming newcomer opportunities.
Music Notes: Pete Seeger and Lee Hays composed If I Had a Hammer in 1949 in support of what was known as the progressive movement. The song was covered by Trini Lopez and became a huge hit for Peter, Paul and Mary. The late singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen released his song Democracy in 1992. With lyrics that celebrated a better land the Canadian singer pointed to the virtues of our way of life: “Sail on, sail on O mighty Ship of State, to the Shores of Need, Past the Reefs of Greed…” Woody Guthrie composed This Land is Your Land in 1940 in part because he wanted a fresh counterpoint to Kate Smith’s ubiquitous rendition of God Bless America that was being played on the radio at that time. Guthrie’s tune has become a favorite rallying song for freedom and democracy.
Special thanks to Cedar Lane’s David Meredith and guest pianist Chris Koelzer for leading the music in this service while the Choir and Jasmin Lee take the morning off.
Silence O R D E R O F C E L E B R A T I O N During the silence, those grieving a loss or commemorating an anniversary are invited to rise in mourning and memory until the hymn. January 27, 2019 9 & 11 am ENTER TO WORSHIP We Sing #123: Spirit of Life gray hymnal
Tolling the Bells New Member Recognition Sara Davidson, A recording of the bells ringing in our Partner Church in Dicsöszentmárton, Transylvania Director of Communications & Membership Engagement (Romania) signifies the time for quiet as we prepare for worship.
Welcome The Rev. Katie Romano Griffin, Assistant Minister Anthem: Democracy Leonard Cohen David Meredith, guitar/vocal * We Sing #100: Peace Like a River gray hymnal Reflection: “Democracy Matters” The Rev. Abhi Janamanchi, Senior Minister * Kindling the Flame from Debra Faulk We seek our place in the world Offertory: America, the Beautiful Samuel Ward and the answers to our hearts’ deep questions. Chris Koelzer, piano As we seek, may our hearts be open to unexpected answers. May the light of our chalice remind us * Closing Words that this is a community of warmth, of wisdom and welcoming of multiple truths. * We Sing: This Land is Your Land Woody Guthrie lyrics on screen Affirmation Stephanie Williams (9 am), Ginger Essink (11 am) DEPART TO RESIST & SERVE Musical Offering: If I Had a Hammer Pete Seeger, Lee Hays David Meredith, guitar/vocal Please join us in the Lounge after services Community Joys & Sorrows Val Carter, Worship Associate to welcome our newest members and enjoy some cake!
Prayer Rev. Romano Griffin
* Please rise in body and/or in spirit