Order of Worship
Fourth Sunday of Kindomtide · June 21, 2026
Gathering Song: "O, Freedom" (Zion Still Sings 109)
Welcome
Father's Day Litany
Opening Praise: “I'm Looking for a Miracle” + “Yahweh”
Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 3:1-18 (The Inclusive Bible)
Juneteenth "Teach-In" + Litany
Song of Preparation: “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free" (Nina Simone), sung by Lori Harper
Sermon: “And, We Were Never Slaves, Anyway” by the Rev. Dr. Jay Williams
Hymn of Invitation: "Every Time I Feel the Spirit" (Songs of Zion #121)
Invitation to Discipleship: unionboston.org/connect
Holy Communion
Offering: unionboston.org/give
Offertory: "We Shall Overcome"
Offering Response: “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow, Alleluia” (UMH 94)
Announcements
Closing Song: “Lift Every Voice and Sing” (UMH 519)
Benediction + Three-fold Amen
Sending Forth + Postlude
