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
