Order of Worship
MLK Sunday · January 18, 2026
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Gathering Song: “Come to Jesus” (Songs of Zion 61)
Welcome
Litany for MLK Sunday
Opening Praise: “Island Medley” + “Let Praises Rise”
Opening Prayer
First Scripture Reading: Isaiah 64:1-9
Second Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Song of Preparation: “I Wish I Knew How It Feels to be Free” (Nina Simone), sung by Lori Harper
Sermon: “God IS Faithful” by Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton
Episcopal Leader of the New England Conference and New York Conference (New Hope Episcopal Area)
Song of Invitation: “Joy" (Vashawn Mitchell) — Praise Team (led by Corei Moxey)
Invitation to Discipleship + Table unionboston.org/connect
Holy Communion
Response: "The Lord's Prayer" (sung by Lori Harper)
Offering: unionboston.org/give
Offertory
Offering Response: “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” (UMH #94)
Announcements
Closing Song: “Lift Every Voice and Sing" (UMH 519)
Benediction + Three-fold Amen
Sending Forth + Postlude
