Gathering Song: “I Will Trust in the Lord” (Song of Zion 14)

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Welcome

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Palm Sunday Call-and-Response

 

Opening Praise: “High Praise” + “Hosanna (Be Lifted Higher)"

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Palm Sunday Opening Litany Prayer

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First Scripture Reading: Matthew 21:1-11 (NRSVUE)

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Second Scripture Reading: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 (NRSVUE)

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Kids Sunday School Dismissal

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Song of Preparation: “Praise Him" (Zion Still Sings 35), cantor: Willie Jones

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Sermon: “How We Get Free: The Theology of Somehow” by the Rev. Dr. Emilie M. Townes

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Song of Invitation: “Alabaster Box" (sung by Aric Flemming)

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Invitation to Discipleship + Altar Prayer: unionboston.org/connect

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Offering: unionboston.org/give 

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Offertory

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Offering Response: “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” (UMH #95)

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Announcements

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Closing Song: “Rejoice the Lord is King" (UMH 715)

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Benediction + Three-fold Amen 

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Sending Forth + Postlude