​River of Grass Order of Service
August 03, 2026
Monthly Theme: Meet the Moment
How You Can Defend Our Rights and Liberties
Josh Kaufman, ACLU

GATHERING 
Morning Sing #361 Enter Rejoice and Come In; Words and Music: Louise Ruspini
#1017 We Are Building a New Way; Words: Martha Sandefer
Oh, Let Us Gather; Words and Music: RevAmy Carol Webb
Welcome
Prelude People Have the Power Words & Music by Patti Smith and Fred Smith Performed by Cecilia Roy
Welcome Cont.
Call to Worship Promise that We Make by Rev. Gretchen Haley
Opening Music #318 We Would Be One; Words: Samuel Anthony Wright Music: Jean Sibelius
Chalice Lighting Into the Circle by Rev. Dr. David Breeden
CONNECTING 
Covenant
English: Love is the spirit of this congregation and service is its law.
This is our great covenant: to dwell together in peace,
to seek the truth in love, and to help one another.
Spanish:  El Amor es el espíritu de esta congregación
y el servicio su ley principal. Esta es nuestra gran promesa:
vivir juntos en paz, buscar la verdad a través del amor, y ayudarnos mutuamente.
Wisdom Story “You Can Change the Word” by Bernette G. Ford with art by George Ford, read by Leana Bresnahan
Singing the Children to Classes
Offering/Offertory
DEEPENING 
Deepening Music There is More Love Somewhere: Words and Music: African American Hymn
​Candles of Community
Stones of Reflection
Pastoral Response
Musical Response Voice Still and Small #391; Words and Music: John Corrado
Heritage and Hope
Message “How You Can Defend Our Rights and Liberties” Josh Kaufman
SENDING 
Closing Music  #1028 Fire of Commitment; Words: Mary Katherine Morn and Jason Sheldon, Music: Jason Sheldon
Closing Words "Affirmation of Hope" by Loretta Williams
Extinguishing the Chalice "May We Go Forth" by Rev Tess Baumberger
Announcements
Invite to Hospitality
Shine On
Music Reprise "People Have the Power" by Patti Smith