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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

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