Order of Worship
Transfiguration Sunday · February 15, 2026 · Black History + Futures Month
Gathering Song: “We Are Standing on Holy Ground” (AAHH 183)
Welcome
Opening Praise: “Sweet Jesus” + “Your Great Name”
Opening Prayer
Scripture Reading: Matthew 17:1-9 (The Inclusive Bible)
Kids Sunday School Dismissal
Celebrating Black History + Future
Song of Preparation: “Hold to God’s Unchanging Hand” (AAHH 404)
Sermon: “The Beat, the Mountain, and the Burning Now” by Dr. Gary Bailey, Church Council Chair
Song of Invitation: “Once in a Lifetime” by Smokie Norful | sung by Aric Flemming
Invitation to Discipleship + Table: unionboston.org/connect
Holy Communion
Communion Response: “For Your Glory" | sung by Corei Moxey + Praise Team
Offering: unionboston.org/give
Offertory
Offering Response: “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” (UMH #94)
Announcements
Closing Song: “Glory, Glory, Hallelujah” (Zion Still Sings, 177)
Benediction + Three-fold Amen
Sending Forth + Postlude
