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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

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