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Order of Worship

Second Sunday of Advent  ·  December 7, 2025

Gathering Song: "Walk in the Light"

Welcome

Call to Worship

Opening Praise: “Emmanuel” + “Holy Spirit”

Opening Prayer

Scripture Reading:  Isaiah 11:1-11 (The Inclusive Bible)

Advent Reading + Candle Lighting

Advent Hymn: “O Come O Come Emmanuel” (UMH #211), v 1,2,4,5

Sermon: “Home: A Place of Peace”

by the Reverend Dr. Jay Williams, Lead Pastor

Song of Invitation: “Let There Be Peace on Earth” (UMH 431) | cantor. Angela Nelson

Invitation to Discipleship: unionboston.org/connect

Holy Communion

Response Song: "Made a Way" | featuring Aric Flemming, Jr.

Offering: unionboston.org/give 

Offertory: "Ave Maria" (Bach / Gounod)

Offering Response: “Thank You, Lord” (UMH #84)

Announcements 

Closing Song: “This Little Light of Mine” (UMH # 585)

Benediction + Three-fold Amen 

Sending Forth + Postlude

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