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Order of Worship

Baptism of the Lord Sunday ·  January 11, 2026
First Sunday after Epiphany

Gathering Song: “Spirit of the Living God” (UMH 393)”

Welcome

Opening Praise: “What a Mighty God / There's Power / Victory Medley” + “Overflow”

Opening Prayer: “Prayer for the Sunday of the Lord's Baptism” (Laurence Hull Stookey)

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

Second Scripture Reading: Luke 3:15-22 (The Inclusive Bible)

Song of Preparation: “Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters” (UMH 605), cantor: Rev. Nikki Renée

Sermon: “The Truths We Must Name: A Year of Interdependence (continued)”

by the Reverend Dr. Jay Williams, Lead Pastor

Song of Invitation: “I Love the Lord”, (Richard Smallwood), sung by: Aric Flemming Jr. 

Invitation to Discipleship + Baptismal Font: unionboston.org/connect

 

Re-Affirmation of Baptismal Covenant

Offering: unionboston.org/give 

Offertory

Offering Response: “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” (UMH #94)

Announcements

Closing Song: “Holy Holy Holy! Lord God Almighty” (UMH 64)

Benediction + Three-fold Amen 

Sending Forth + Postlude

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