Gathering Song: “Woke Up This Morning" (Zion Still Sings #105)

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Welcome

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Opening Praise: “You're All I Need" + "Grateful"

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Opening Prayer

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First Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 (The Inclusive Bible) 

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Second Scripture Reading: Matthew 13:10-17 (The Inclusive Bible) 

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Song of Preparation: “Lift Him Up" (African-American Heritage Hymnal #547)

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Sermon: “A Different Kind of Speech” by the Rev. Dr. Jay Williams (What Is Church? Fall Sermon Series)​

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Song of Invitation: "No Weapon" (led by Aric Flemming)

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Invitation to Discipleship: unionboston.org/connect

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Back-to-School Blessing of Students, Educators, and Administrators

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Offering: unionboston.org/give 

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Offertory 

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Offering Response: “Doxology” (United Methodist Hymnal #94)

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Announcements

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Closing Song: “How Great Thou Art" (United Methodist Hymnal #77)

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Sending Forth + Postlude