Knox United Church
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Feb. 15 Knox United Church, Durham - 9:30 am
Feb. 15 - Crawford United Church - 11:00 am
Knox Services available on-line on the following Tuesday
Feb. 15 Knox United Church, Durham - 9:30 am
Feb. 15 - Crawford United Church - 11:00 am
Knox Services available on-line on the following Tuesday
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ORDER OF SERVICE - February 8, 2026
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PRELUDE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE
CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAYER OF THE DAY
THE LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN: “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” VU 333
CALL TO RECONCILIATION
UNISON PRAYER FOR FORGIVENESS
Silence is kept
ASSURANCE OF GRACE
MINISTRY OF MUSIC: “As the Wind Song Through the Trees” TLUS 111
CHILDREN’S HYMN: “We are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder “
CHILDREN’S TIME
SCRIPTURE Psalm 112:1-10
SECOND READING: Matthew 5:13-20
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SERMON The Hefty Bible
HYMN: “Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation” VU 325
OFFERING
OFFERING DEDICATION – Give Thanks
OFFERING PRAYER
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
HYMN: “Now Thank We All Our God” VU 236
SENDING FORTH
COMMISSIONING AND BLESSING
GO NOW IN PEACE
CREDITS
POSTLUDE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE
CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAYER OF THE DAY
THE LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN: “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” VU 333
CALL TO RECONCILIATION
UNISON PRAYER FOR FORGIVENESS
Silence is kept
ASSURANCE OF GRACE
MINISTRY OF MUSIC: “As the Wind Song Through the Trees” TLUS 111
CHILDREN’S HYMN: “We are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder “
CHILDREN’S TIME
SCRIPTURE Psalm 112:1-10
SECOND READING: Matthew 5:13-20
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SERMON The Hefty Bible
HYMN: “Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation” VU 325
OFFERING
OFFERING DEDICATION – Give Thanks
OFFERING PRAYER
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
HYMN: “Now Thank We All Our God” VU 236
SENDING FORTH
COMMISSIONING AND BLESSING
GO NOW IN PEACE
CREDITS
POSTLUDE
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ORDER OF SERVICE - FEBRUARY 1, 2026
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PRELUDE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE
CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAYER OF THE DAY
THE LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN: “All Poor Ones and Humble” VU 68
CALL TO RECONCILIATION
UNISON PRAYER FOR FORGIVENESS
Silence is kept
ASSURANCE OF GRACE
MINISTRY OF MUSIC “My Lord What A Morning” VU 708
CHILDREN’S HYMN “The Church is Wherever God’s People are Praising” VU 579
CHILDREN’S TIME
SCRIPTURE: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SERMON Which is Which?
HYMN: “Come, Let Us Sing” VU 222
OFFERING
OFFERING DEDICATION – Give Thanks
OFFERING PRAYER
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
HYMN “Be Thou My Vision” VU 642
SENDING FORTH
COMMISSIONING AND BLESSING
GO NOW IN PEACE
CREDITS
POSTLUDE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE
CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAYER OF THE DAY
THE LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN: “All Poor Ones and Humble” VU 68
CALL TO RECONCILIATION
UNISON PRAYER FOR FORGIVENESS
Silence is kept
ASSURANCE OF GRACE
MINISTRY OF MUSIC “My Lord What A Morning” VU 708
CHILDREN’S HYMN “The Church is Wherever God’s People are Praising” VU 579
CHILDREN’S TIME
SCRIPTURE: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SERMON Which is Which?
HYMN: “Come, Let Us Sing” VU 222
OFFERING
OFFERING DEDICATION – Give Thanks
OFFERING PRAYER
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
HYMN “Be Thou My Vision” VU 642
SENDING FORTH
COMMISSIONING AND BLESSING
GO NOW IN PEACE
CREDITS
POSTLUDE
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ORDER OF SERVICE - EPIPHANY 3 - January 25, 2026
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PRELUDE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE
CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAYER OF THE DAY
THE LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN: “Arise, Your Light Is Come” VU 79
CALL TO RECONCILIATION
UNISON PRAYER FOR FORGIVENESS
Silence is kept
ASSURANCE OF GRACE
MINISTRY OF MUSIC: “O Splendour of God’s Glory Bright” VU 413
CHILDREN’S HYMN: “It Only Takes a Spark” VU 413
CHILDREN’S TIME
SCRIPTURE: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18
SECOND READING: Matthew 4:12-23
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SERMON The United Community
HYMN: “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” VU 288
OFFERING
OFFERING DEDICATION – Give Thanks
OFFERING PRAYER
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
HYMN: “A Light is Gleaming” VU 82
SENDING FORTH
COMMISSIONING AND BLESSING
GO NOW IN PEACE
CREDITS
POSTLUDE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE
CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAYER OF THE DAY
THE LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN: “Arise, Your Light Is Come” VU 79
CALL TO RECONCILIATION
UNISON PRAYER FOR FORGIVENESS
Silence is kept
ASSURANCE OF GRACE
MINISTRY OF MUSIC: “O Splendour of God’s Glory Bright” VU 413
CHILDREN’S HYMN: “It Only Takes a Spark” VU 413
CHILDREN’S TIME
SCRIPTURE: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18
SECOND READING: Matthew 4:12-23
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SERMON The United Community
HYMN: “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” VU 288
OFFERING
OFFERING DEDICATION – Give Thanks
OFFERING PRAYER
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
HYMN: “A Light is Gleaming” VU 82
SENDING FORTH
COMMISSIONING AND BLESSING
GO NOW IN PEACE
CREDITS
POSTLUDE
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ORDER OF SERVICE - January 18, 2025
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PRELUDE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE
CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAYER OF THE DAY
THE LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN: “Part of the Family” VU 395
CALL TO RECONCILIATION
UNISON PRAYER FOR FORGIVENESS
Silence is kept
ASSURANCE OF GRACE
MINISTRY OF MUSIC: “Ring a Bell for Peace” VU #65
CHILDREN’S HYMN: “Tell Me the Stories of Jesus” VU 357
CHILDREN’S TIME
SCRIPTURE 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
SECOND READING: John 1:29-42
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SERMON: What Are You Looking For? - video
HYMN: “I Have Called You By Your Name” MV 161
OFFERING
OFFERING DEDICATION – GiveThanks
OFFERING PRAYER
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
HYMN: “We Are Pilgrims” VU 595
SENDING FORTH
COMMISSIONING AND BLESSING
GO NOW IN PEACE
CREDITS
POSTLUDE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE
CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAYER OF THE DAY
THE LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN: “Part of the Family” VU 395
CALL TO RECONCILIATION
UNISON PRAYER FOR FORGIVENESS
Silence is kept
ASSURANCE OF GRACE
MINISTRY OF MUSIC: “Ring a Bell for Peace” VU #65
CHILDREN’S HYMN: “Tell Me the Stories of Jesus” VU 357
CHILDREN’S TIME
SCRIPTURE 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
SECOND READING: John 1:29-42
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SERMON: What Are You Looking For? - video
HYMN: “I Have Called You By Your Name” MV 161
OFFERING
OFFERING DEDICATION – GiveThanks
OFFERING PRAYER
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
HYMN: “We Are Pilgrims” VU 595
SENDING FORTH
COMMISSIONING AND BLESSING
GO NOW IN PEACE
CREDITS
POSTLUDE
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ORDER OF SERVICE - Baptism of Jesus - January 11, 2026
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PRELUDE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE
CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAYER OF THE DAY
THE LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN: “Out of Deep, Unordered Water” VU 453
CALL TO RECONCILIATION
UNISON PRAYER FOR FORGIVENESS
Silence is kept
ASSURANCE OF GRACE
MINISTRY OF MUSIC: “A Whisper From the Universe” TLUS 3
CHILDREN’S HYMN: “Ring a Bell For Peace” VU 65
CHILDREN’S TIME
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 3:13-17
SECOND READING: Acts 10:34-43
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SERMON: Imagine the Grace to Come
HYMN: “Wash Us, God, Your Sons and Daughters” VU 442
OFFERING
OFFERING DEDICATION – Give Thanks
OFFERING PRAYER
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
HYMN: “Songs of Thankfulness and Praise” VU 101
SENDING FORTH
COMMISSIONING AND BLESSING
GO NOW IN PEACE
CREDITS
POSTLUDE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE
CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAYER OF THE DAY
THE LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN: “Out of Deep, Unordered Water” VU 453
CALL TO RECONCILIATION
UNISON PRAYER FOR FORGIVENESS
Silence is kept
ASSURANCE OF GRACE
MINISTRY OF MUSIC: “A Whisper From the Universe” TLUS 3
CHILDREN’S HYMN: “Ring a Bell For Peace” VU 65
CHILDREN’S TIME
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 3:13-17
SECOND READING: Acts 10:34-43
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SERMON: Imagine the Grace to Come
HYMN: “Wash Us, God, Your Sons and Daughters” VU 442
OFFERING
OFFERING DEDICATION – Give Thanks
OFFERING PRAYER
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
HYMN: “Songs of Thankfulness and Praise” VU 101
SENDING FORTH
COMMISSIONING AND BLESSING
GO NOW IN PEACE
CREDITS
POSTLUDE
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ORDER OF SERVICE - Epiphany - January 4, 2026
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PRELUDE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE
CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAYER OF THE DAY
THE LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN: “Angels From the Realms of Glory” VU 36
CALL TO RECONCILIATION
UNISON PRAYER FOR FORGIVENESS
Silence is kept
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
MINISTRY OF MUSIC – “Ring a Bell For Peace” VU 65
CHILDREN’S HYMN - “Go Tell it On the Mountian” VU 43
CHILDREN’S TIME
SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 60:1-6
SECOND READING: Matthew 2:1-12
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SERMON When Hope is Dim
HYMN: “I Am the Light of the World” VU 87
OFFERING
OFFERING DEDICATION - Give thanks
OFFERING PRAYER
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
HYMN: “I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say” VU 626
SENDING FORTH
COMMISSIONING AND BLESSING
GO NOW IN PEACE
CREDIT
POSTLUDE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE
CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAYER OF THE DAY
THE LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN: “Angels From the Realms of Glory” VU 36
CALL TO RECONCILIATION
UNISON PRAYER FOR FORGIVENESS
Silence is kept
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
MINISTRY OF MUSIC – “Ring a Bell For Peace” VU 65
CHILDREN’S HYMN - “Go Tell it On the Mountian” VU 43
CHILDREN’S TIME
SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 60:1-6
SECOND READING: Matthew 2:1-12
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SERMON When Hope is Dim
HYMN: “I Am the Light of the World” VU 87
OFFERING
OFFERING DEDICATION - Give thanks
OFFERING PRAYER
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
HYMN: “I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say” VU 626
SENDING FORTH
COMMISSIONING AND BLESSING
GO NOW IN PEACE
CREDIT
POSTLUDE
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ORDER OF SERVICE - Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025
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SERVICE OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS
MODERATOR’S MESSAGE
OPENING PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYER
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE
CAROL: “Once in Royal David's City” VU 62
FIRST LESSON: Genesis 3:8 -15, 17-19
CAROL: “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” VU 2
SECOND LESSON: Genesis 22:15 -18
CAROL: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” VU 1 (verses 1, 2, 4, 7)
THIRD LESSON: Isaiah 9:2, 6-7
CAROL: “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” VU 44
FOURTH LESSON: Micah 5:2 -5a
CAROL: “O Little Town of Bethlehem” VU 64
FIFTH LESSON Luke 1:26 -35, 38
CAROL: “I Am the Light of the World” VU 87
SIXTH LESSON: Luke 2:1 -7
CAROL: “He Is Born” VU 50
SEVENTH LESSON: Luke 2:8 -16
CAROL: “In a Far Off Place, Jesus Comes” TLUS 132
EIGHTH LESSON: Matthew 2:1 -11
CAROL: “All Poor Ones and Humble” (vs. 1) VU 68
NINTH LESSON: John 1:1 -14
CAROL: ”Silent Night, Holy Night” VU 67
BLESSING
CREDITS
POSTLUDE
MODERATOR’S MESSAGE
OPENING PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYER
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE
CAROL: “Once in Royal David's City” VU 62
FIRST LESSON: Genesis 3:8 -15, 17-19
CAROL: “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” VU 2
SECOND LESSON: Genesis 22:15 -18
CAROL: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” VU 1 (verses 1, 2, 4, 7)
THIRD LESSON: Isaiah 9:2, 6-7
CAROL: “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” VU 44
FOURTH LESSON: Micah 5:2 -5a
CAROL: “O Little Town of Bethlehem” VU 64
FIFTH LESSON Luke 1:26 -35, 38
CAROL: “I Am the Light of the World” VU 87
SIXTH LESSON: Luke 2:1 -7
CAROL: “He Is Born” VU 50
SEVENTH LESSON: Luke 2:8 -16
CAROL: “In a Far Off Place, Jesus Comes” TLUS 132
EIGHTH LESSON: Matthew 2:1 -11
CAROL: “All Poor Ones and Humble” (vs. 1) VU 68
NINTH LESSON: John 1:1 -14
CAROL: ”Silent Night, Holy Night” VU 67
BLESSING
CREDITS
POSTLUDE
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ORDER OF SERVICE - December 7, 2025
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PRELUDE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE
CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAYER OF THE DAY
HYMN “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” VU 2
CALL TO RECONCILIATION
UNISON PRAYER FOR FORGIVENESS
Silence is kept
ASSURANCE OF GRACE
MINISTRY OF MUSIC: “Hark the Glad Sound” VU 29
ADVENT CANDLE LITURGY
HYMN: We Light This Candle TLUS #55
LITURGY
SCRIPTURE ROMANS 15:4-13
MATTHEW 3:1-12
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SERMON No Quick Exit
OFFERING
OFFERING DEDICATION – Give Thanks
OFFERING PRAYER
HYMN: “On Jordan's Bank” VU 20
HOLY COMMUNION
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
THE GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
THE LORD’S PRAYER
THE BREAKING OF BREAD AND SHARING OF WINE
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
HYMN “Love Devine, All Loves Excelling” VU 333
COMMISSIONING AND BLESSING
GO NOW IN PEACE
POSTLUDE / CREDITS:
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE
CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAYER OF THE DAY
HYMN “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” VU 2
CALL TO RECONCILIATION
UNISON PRAYER FOR FORGIVENESS
Silence is kept
ASSURANCE OF GRACE
MINISTRY OF MUSIC: “Hark the Glad Sound” VU 29
ADVENT CANDLE LITURGY
HYMN: We Light This Candle TLUS #55
LITURGY
SCRIPTURE ROMANS 15:4-13
MATTHEW 3:1-12
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SERMON No Quick Exit
OFFERING
OFFERING DEDICATION – Give Thanks
OFFERING PRAYER
HYMN: “On Jordan's Bank” VU 20
HOLY COMMUNION
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
THE GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
THE LORD’S PRAYER
THE BREAKING OF BREAD AND SHARING OF WINE
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
HYMN “Love Devine, All Loves Excelling” VU 333
COMMISSIONING AND BLESSING
GO NOW IN PEACE
POSTLUDE / CREDITS:
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Sunday Nov. 30, 2025
minister Rev. David Shearman organist: Azrael Hackshaw |
Due to snow this service was held via Zoom.
Technical difficulties shortened the service.
Technical difficulties shortened the service.
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Sunday Nov. 23 - Reign of Christ Sunday
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PULPIT EXCHANGE: Rev Kristal McGee
PRELUDE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE
CALL TO WORSHIP
OPENING PRAYER
….as we pray together
THE LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN “Rejoice the Lord is King” VU 213
CALL TO RECONCILIATION (Unison)
(Silent reflection)
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
MINISTRY OF MUSIC
CHILDREN’S TIME
CHILDREN’S HYMN:
PSALM 46 pg 770 responsive
SCRIPTURE: Jerimiah 23:1-6
READING: Luke 1:68-69
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SERMON “A Place at the Table”
HYMN : “Will You Come and Follow Me” VU 567
OFFERING
OFFERING DEDICATION – Give thanks
OFFERING PRAYER (unison)
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
HYMN : “Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah” VU 651
SENDING FORTH
COMMISSIONING AND BLESSING
GO NOW IN PEACE
CREDITS / POSTLUDE
PRELUDE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE
CALL TO WORSHIP
OPENING PRAYER
….as we pray together
THE LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN “Rejoice the Lord is King” VU 213
CALL TO RECONCILIATION (Unison)
(Silent reflection)
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
MINISTRY OF MUSIC
CHILDREN’S TIME
CHILDREN’S HYMN:
PSALM 46 pg 770 responsive
SCRIPTURE: Jerimiah 23:1-6
READING: Luke 1:68-69
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SERMON “A Place at the Table”
HYMN : “Will You Come and Follow Me” VU 567
OFFERING
OFFERING DEDICATION – Give thanks
OFFERING PRAYER (unison)
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
HYMN : “Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah” VU 651
SENDING FORTH
COMMISSIONING AND BLESSING
GO NOW IN PEACE
CREDITS / POSTLUDE
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ORDER OF SERVICE - November 16 2025
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PRELUDE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE
CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAYER OF THE DAY
THE LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN: “In the Quiet Curve of Evening” VU #278
CALL TO RECONCILIATION
UNISON PRAYER FOR FORGIVENESS
Silence is kept
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
MINISTRY OF MUSIC: “Land of Hope” TLUS 63
CHILDREN’S HYMN: “Come We That Love the Lord” VU 714
CHILDREN’S TIME
SCRIPTURE: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
SECOND READING: LUKE 21:5-19
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SERMON A Posture of Hope
HYMN: “Trust and Obey” SFGP #135
OFFERING
OFFERING DEDICATION – Give Thanks
OFFERING PRAYER
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
HYMN: “To Show By Touch and Word” VU #427
SENDING FORTH
COMMISSIONING AND BLESSING
GO NOW IN PEACE
CREDITS
POSTLUDE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE
CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAYER OF THE DAY
THE LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN: “In the Quiet Curve of Evening” VU #278
CALL TO RECONCILIATION
UNISON PRAYER FOR FORGIVENESS
Silence is kept
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
MINISTRY OF MUSIC: “Land of Hope” TLUS 63
CHILDREN’S HYMN: “Come We That Love the Lord” VU 714
CHILDREN’S TIME
SCRIPTURE: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
SECOND READING: LUKE 21:5-19
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SERMON A Posture of Hope
HYMN: “Trust and Obey” SFGP #135
OFFERING
OFFERING DEDICATION – Give Thanks
OFFERING PRAYER
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
HYMN: “To Show By Touch and Word” VU #427
SENDING FORTH
COMMISSIONING AND BLESSING
GO NOW IN PEACE
CREDITS
POSTLUDE
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ORDER OF SERVICE - Remembrance Sunday - November 9 2025
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PRELUDE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIGHTING OF CHRIST CANDLE
CALL TO WORSHIP:
OPENING PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN: “Weep For The Dead” VU #526
A PRAYER FOR PEACE AND FORGIVENESS
Silence is kept
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
MINISTRY OF MUSIC: “In Flanders Fields”
CHILDREN’S HYMN: “Be Still My Soul” VU 652
CHILDREN’S TIME
SCRIPTURE: PSALM 145:1-5, 17-21
SECOND READING: Luke 20:27-38
SERMON: Stories of Remembrance
HYMN: “God! As With Silent Hearts” VU #527
THE OFFERING – Give Thanks
OFFERING PRAYER
OUR REMEMBRANCE
PRAYER OF REMEMBRANCE
THE LAST POST – Shannon Loder
2 MINUTES OF SILENCE
THE LAMENT – Mary O’Malley
ROUSE – Shannon Loder
ACT OF REMEMBRANCE
HYMN: “O Canada” VU#524
SENDING FORTH
BLESSING
GO NOW IN PEACE
CREDITS, POSTLUDE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIGHTING OF CHRIST CANDLE
CALL TO WORSHIP:
OPENING PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN: “Weep For The Dead” VU #526
A PRAYER FOR PEACE AND FORGIVENESS
Silence is kept
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
MINISTRY OF MUSIC: “In Flanders Fields”
CHILDREN’S HYMN: “Be Still My Soul” VU 652
CHILDREN’S TIME
SCRIPTURE: PSALM 145:1-5, 17-21
SECOND READING: Luke 20:27-38
SERMON: Stories of Remembrance
HYMN: “God! As With Silent Hearts” VU #527
THE OFFERING – Give Thanks
OFFERING PRAYER
OUR REMEMBRANCE
PRAYER OF REMEMBRANCE
THE LAST POST – Shannon Loder
2 MINUTES OF SILENCE
THE LAMENT – Mary O’Malley
ROUSE – Shannon Loder
ACT OF REMEMBRANCE
HYMN: “O Canada” VU#524
SENDING FORTH
BLESSING
GO NOW IN PEACE
CREDITS, POSTLUDE
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ORDER OF SERVICE - ALL SAINTS - November 2, 2025
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PRELUDE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE
CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAYER OF THE DAY
THE LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN: “Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty” VU #315
CALL TO RECONCILIATION
UNISON PRAYER FOR FORGIVENESS
Silence is kept
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
MINISTRY OF MUSIC: “Seek Us and Find Us” TLUS 74 – Sabrina Bristow & Knox Choir
CHILDREN’S HYMN: “Children Come Now, Almighty King” VU 314
CHILDREN’S TIME
SCRIPTURE Ephesians 1:11-23
SECOND READING: Luke 6:20-31
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SERMON: One Big Sentence, One Grand Gospel
HYMN: “How Firm a Foundation” VU #660
OFFERING
OFFERING DEDICATION – Give Thanks
OFFERING PRAYER
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
HYMN: “Shall We Gather at the River” VU #710
SENDING FORTH
COMMISSIONING AND BLESSING
GO NOW IN PEACE
CREDITS
POSTLUDE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE
CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAYER OF THE DAY
THE LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN: “Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty” VU #315
CALL TO RECONCILIATION
UNISON PRAYER FOR FORGIVENESS
Silence is kept
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
MINISTRY OF MUSIC: “Seek Us and Find Us” TLUS 74 – Sabrina Bristow & Knox Choir
CHILDREN’S HYMN: “Children Come Now, Almighty King” VU 314
CHILDREN’S TIME
SCRIPTURE Ephesians 1:11-23
SECOND READING: Luke 6:20-31
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SERMON: One Big Sentence, One Grand Gospel
HYMN: “How Firm a Foundation” VU #660
OFFERING
OFFERING DEDICATION – Give Thanks
OFFERING PRAYER
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
HYMN: “Shall We Gather at the River” VU #710
SENDING FORTH
COMMISSIONING AND BLESSING
GO NOW IN PEACE
CREDITS
POSTLUDE
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ORDER OF SERVICE - October 26, 2025
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PRELUDE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE
CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAYER OF THE DAY
THE LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN: “Pass Me Not, O Gentle Saviour” VU 665
CALL TO RECONCILIATION
UNISON PRAYER FOR FORGIVENESS
Silence is kept
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
MINISTRY OF MUSIC
CHILDREN’S HYMN
CHILDREN’S TIME
SCRIPTURE FIRST READING: Joel 2:23–32
SECOND READING: Luke 18:9-14
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SERMON: I Will Repay You
HYMN: “Come, Children, Join to Sing” VU 345
OFFERING
OFFERING DEDICATION - GiveThanks
OFFERING PRAYER
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
HYMN: “Rejoice, the Lord is King” VU 213
SENDING FORTH
COMMISSIONING AND BLESSING
GO NOW IN PEACE
CREDITS
POSTLUDE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE
CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAYER OF THE DAY
THE LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN: “Pass Me Not, O Gentle Saviour” VU 665
CALL TO RECONCILIATION
UNISON PRAYER FOR FORGIVENESS
Silence is kept
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
MINISTRY OF MUSIC
CHILDREN’S HYMN
CHILDREN’S TIME
SCRIPTURE FIRST READING: Joel 2:23–32
SECOND READING: Luke 18:9-14
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SERMON: I Will Repay You
HYMN: “Come, Children, Join to Sing” VU 345
OFFERING
OFFERING DEDICATION - GiveThanks
OFFERING PRAYER
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
HYMN: “Rejoice, the Lord is King” VU 213
SENDING FORTH
COMMISSIONING AND BLESSING
GO NOW IN PEACE
CREDITS
POSTLUDE
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ORDER OF SERVICE - October 19, 2025
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PRELUDE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS
INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW UCC MODERATOR:
2 slides, intro by Rev. David, 2nd slide video starts automatically
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE
CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAYER OF THE DAY
THE LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN: “There's a Wideness in God's Mercy” VU #271
CALL TO RECONCILIATION
UNISON PRAYER FOR FORGIVENESS
Silence is kept
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
MINISTRY OF MUSIC: “Ministry of Music Ask Me What Great Things I Know VU 338
CHILDREN’S HYMN: “Jesus’ Hands Were Kind Hands” VU 570
CHILDREN’S TIME
FIRST READING: 2 TIMOTHY 3:14-4:5
SECOND READING: LUKE 18:1–8
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SERMON: Persistent Prayer and Seeking Justice
HYMN: “My Soul Cries Out” MV #120
OFFERING
OFFERING DEDICATION – Give Thanks
OFFERING PRAYER
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
HYMN: “Let All Things Now Living” VU 242
SENDING FORTH
COMMISSIONING AND BLESSING
GO NOW IN PEACE
CREDITS
POSTLUDE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS
INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW UCC MODERATOR:
2 slides, intro by Rev. David, 2nd slide video starts automatically
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE
CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAYER OF THE DAY
THE LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN: “There's a Wideness in God's Mercy” VU #271
CALL TO RECONCILIATION
UNISON PRAYER FOR FORGIVENESS
Silence is kept
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
MINISTRY OF MUSIC: “Ministry of Music Ask Me What Great Things I Know VU 338
CHILDREN’S HYMN: “Jesus’ Hands Were Kind Hands” VU 570
CHILDREN’S TIME
FIRST READING: 2 TIMOTHY 3:14-4:5
SECOND READING: LUKE 18:1–8
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SERMON: Persistent Prayer and Seeking Justice
HYMN: “My Soul Cries Out” MV #120
OFFERING
OFFERING DEDICATION – Give Thanks
OFFERING PRAYER
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
HYMN: “Let All Things Now Living” VU 242
SENDING FORTH
COMMISSIONING AND BLESSING
GO NOW IN PEACE
CREDITS
POSTLUDE
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ORDER OF SERVICE – October 12, 2025 - Thanksgiving
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PRELUDE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE
CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAYER OF THE DAY
THE LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN: “Praise God for the Harvest” VU #517
CALL TO RECONCILIATION
UNISON PRAYER FOR FORGIVENESS
Silence is kept
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
MINISTRY OF MUSIC – “For the Fruit of All Creation” VU 277
CHILDREN’S HYMN - “Jesus Loves Me” VU 365
CHILDREN’S TIME
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 100
SECOND READING: Deuteronomy 26:1-11
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SERMON: An Antidote to Worry
HYMN: “Make a Joyful Noise” VU p. 820
OFFERING
OFFERING DEDICATION – Give Thanks
OFFERING PRAYER
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
HYMN: “We Plough the Fields” VU #520
SENDING FORTH
COMMISSIONING AND BLESSING
GO NOW IN PEACE
CREDITS
POSTLUDE
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE
CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAYER OF THE DAY
THE LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN: “Praise God for the Harvest” VU #517
CALL TO RECONCILIATION
UNISON PRAYER FOR FORGIVENESS
Silence is kept
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
MINISTRY OF MUSIC – “For the Fruit of All Creation” VU 277
CHILDREN’S HYMN - “Jesus Loves Me” VU 365
CHILDREN’S TIME
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 100
SECOND READING: Deuteronomy 26:1-11
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SERMON: An Antidote to Worry
HYMN: “Make a Joyful Noise” VU p. 820
OFFERING
OFFERING DEDICATION – Give Thanks
OFFERING PRAYER
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
HYMN: “We Plough the Fields” VU #520
SENDING FORTH
COMMISSIONING AND BLESSING
GO NOW IN PEACE
CREDITS
POSTLUDE
BEAUTIFUL CHURCH ON THE HILL
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Some time ago, Annabelle Neuman, a member of the Knox congregation, wrote a lovely song about the history and meaning of this church. Press the button to the right to hear that selections sung by the 2019 congregation. To return to this site, press the "back" arrow. This song is included on the "2019 Sampling" CD completed to commemorate the congregations 160th anniversary in 2019.
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