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
