Lighting of the Christ Candle

Gathering + Welcome

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Collect: "Prayer for the Sunday of the Lord" by Laurence Hull Stookey

Opening Praise: "Chasing After You" + "Flow to You"

Opening Prayer

Scripture Reading: Luke 3:15-22

Song of Preparation: "Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters" (UMH #605) — The Rev. Nikki Renée, cantor 

Sermon: "Beloved, Belonging, and Our Baptismal Waters" by the Rev. Dr. Jay Williams, Lead Pastor

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Song of Invitation: "Made a Way" — Aric Flemming Jr. + Praise Band

Invitation to the Font: unionboston.org/connect

Reaffirmation of Baptismal Covenant

Offering + Offertory: unionboston.org/give

Offering Response: "Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow" (UMH #94)

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Announcements

Closing Blessing: "Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty" (UMH #64)

Benediction + Threefold Amen