“Faith is not belief in spite of evidence but a life in scorn of the consequences.” – Rev. Clarence Jordan

O RDER OF SERVICE

April 4, 2021 | 11 am

EASTER SUNDAY

The Sounding Bowl calls us into silence

Prelude | We Choose Love by Ana Egge & Adam Podd featuring William Peek

Call to Worship

Welcome | Garnett Losak, Director of Congregational Life

Opening Hymn | Lo, the Earth Awakes Again

Lo, the earth awakes again — Alleluia! From the winter’s bond and pain. Alleluia! Bring we leaf and flower and spray — Alleluia! to adorn this happy day. Alleluia!

Once again the word comes true, Alleluia! All the earth shall be made new. Alleluia! Now the dark, cold days are o’er, Alleluia! Spring and gladness are before. Alleluia!

Change, then, mourning into praise, Alleluia! And, for dirges, anthems raise. Alleluia! How our spirits soar and sing, Alleluia! How our hearts leap with the spring! Alleluia!

Lighting the Chalice | Tyrone Davis Jr., Lay Worship Leader

(unison reading) Blessed is the fire of our faith, and the chalice of our community; Blessed is the living tradition that is carried forward in our work and in our love. Blessed is the transient flame we kindle here; Blessed is the illuminated moment of our gathering. Blessed is the light of the eternal; Blessed is the sacred call of life to which we give ourselves in answer.

Song of Hope

From all that dwell below the skies Let songs of hope and faith arise Let peace good will on earth by sung, Through every land by every tongue

Prayer

Anthem | Don’t Knock (Traditional) Featuring Kiena Williams & Eric Williamson

Wisdom Story | Calvin Can’t Fly by Jennifer Berne Meagan Henry, Director of Education and Family Ministry

Offertory | Toccata in C Major by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelink (1562-1621) Performed by William Peek, Music Director Emeritus

This month’s Share the Plate will support The Food Bank for New York, which is the largest hunger-relief organization in New York City working to end food poverty for over 36 years. More information at www.foodbanknyc.org.

Donations to First Unitarian can be made at www.fuub.org (Choose the Support First Unitarian Button) or Give By Text 347-735-5264

Reading  When I Say Spring by Todd Wynward

Sermon  Plotting Your Resurrection Rev. Ana Levy-Lyons

Hymn  I’m On My Way I’m on my way to the freedom land. I’m on my way to the freedom land. I’m on my way to the freedom land. I’m on my way, great God, I’m on my way.

I asked my sister, come and go with me..

I asked my brother, come and go with me....

If they say no, I’ll go anyhow....

I’m on my way, and I won’t turn back...

Benediction

Postlude  Hallelujah Chorus by G.F. Handel / arr. Adam Podd

Music Notes: William (Bill) Peek was First Unitarian’s Director of Music for 28 years. In honor of his service, Bill was given the title of Music Director Emeritus by acclamation of the congregation at its Annual Meeting on May 18, 2014. A plaque has been placed on our historic organ to commemorate Bill’s outstanding career.

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Zoom will be open beginning at 10:30AM for casual conversation. We will mute everyone's mics at 10:50AM In order to create a meditative pre-worship atmosphere as well as protect everyone's privacy when we begin our Facebook feed.