Sixth Sunday of EasterBending the Frame

May 9, 2021 | 10:30 am

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Holy Spirit, National Cathedral, Washington, D.C.

ORDER OF WORSHIP

PRELUDE Prelude and Fugue No. 19 in A Major, BWV 888 J.S. Bach Jessica Kressin, piano

WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Christina Braudaway-Bauman

HYMN Come and Find the Quiet Center

From Chalice Hymnal, Copyright 1995, Chalice Press. Lyrics: Shirley Erena Murray, 1989. Music: Beach Spring, traditional American melody. CCLI copyright license no 11415391 Size C, CCLI streaming license CSPL181210 Size C

PRAYER OF PRAISE I Rest in You: Psalm 4 Silvia PurdieThe Work of the People

SCRIPTURE John 20:19-31 Rev. Pedro Silva

SERMON Bending the Frame Christina Braudaway-Bauman

SOLO A Safe Place to Land S. Bareilles Rebecca Flintoft, vocals, Jessica Kressin, piano

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Linda Kowatch

THE LORD’S PRAYEROur Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

MUSICAL MEDITATION Beach Spring Trad. American Melody Rebecca Flintoft, cello, Jessica Kressin, piano

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Thomas Cysle Cameron V

Parents: Malaika McCollough and Thomas Cameron IV Godparents: Adam White and Rachel Emmerich Grandparents: Sue and Richard McCollough For the Congregation: Karen Cumbo, Julie Griffitts, Phil Braudaway-Bauman

THE COVENANT PROMISES OF THE CONGREGATIONWill you who witness and celebrate this sacrament promise your love,support, and care to this child who is about to be baptized? We will, with the help of God. Through this act we welcome this childinto the fellowship of Christ’s church and invite him to share with usthe cost and joy of discipleship. We promise to receive him as a fellowpilgrim on the Christian way, to guide him by our precepts and example,that all of us may grow in the knowledge and love of God,according to the measure of the fullness of Christ. Amen.

HYMN Child of Blessing, Child of Promise Song Leaders: Elisabeth Borden, Stewart Hoover, Keith Lance, Jane Thomas

From The New Century Hymnal, Copyright 1995 The Pilgrim Press. Lyrics: R. Cole-Turner, 1981. Music: STUTTGART, C.F. Witt, 1715. CCLI copyright license no 11415391 Size C, CCLI streaming license CSPL181210 Size C

INVITATION TO COMMUNITY LIFE

HYMN Come, O Fount of Every Blessing

From The New Century Hymnal, Copyright 1995, The Pilgrim Press. Lyrics: Lyrics: R. Robinson, 1758. Music: NETTLETON, J. Wyeth, 1813. CCLI copyright license no 11415391 Size C, CCLI streaming license CSPL181210 Size C

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Martin Luther Chancel Choir arr. S. Folkemer

ORDER OF WORSHIP

PRELUDE Prelude and Fugue No. 19 in A Major, BWV 888 J.S. Bach Jessica Kressin, piano

WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Christina Braudaway-Bauman

HYMN Come and Find the Quiet Center

From Chalice Hymnal, Copyright 1995, Chalice Press. Lyrics: Shirley Erena Murray, 1989. Music: Beach Spring, traditional American melody. CCLI copyright license no 11415391 Size C, CCLI streaming license CSPL181210 Size C

PRAYER OF PRAISE I Rest in You: Psalm 4 Silvia PurdieThe Work of the People

SCRIPTURE John 20:19-31 Rev. Pedro Silva

SERMON Bending the Frame Christina Braudaway-Bauman

SOLO A Safe Place to Land S. Bareilles Rebecca Flintoft, vocals, Jessica Kressin, piano

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Linda Kowatch

THE LORD’S PRAYEROur Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

MUSICAL MEDITATION Beach Spring Trad. American Melody Rebecca Flintoft, cello, Jessica Kressin, piano

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Thomas Cysle Cameron V

Parents: Malaika McCollough and Thomas Cameron IV Godparents: Adam White and Rachel Emmerich Grandparents: Sue and Richard McCollough For the Congregation: Karen Cumbo, Julie Griffitts, Phil Braudaway-Bauman

THE COVENANT PROMISES OF THE CONGREGATIONWill you who witness and celebrate this sacrament promise your love,support, and care to this child who is about to be baptized? We will, with the help of God. Through this act we welcome this childinto the fellowship of Christ’s church and invite him to share with usthe cost and joy of discipleship. We promise to receive him as a fellowpilgrim on the Christian way, to guide him by our precepts and example,that all of us may grow in the knowledge and love of God,according to the measure of the fullness of Christ. Amen.

HYMN Child of Blessing, Child of Promise Song Leaders: Elisabeth Borden, Stewart Hoover, Keith Lance, Jane Thomas

From The New Century Hymnal, Copyright 1995 The Pilgrim Press. Lyrics: R. Cole-Turner, 1981. Music: STUTTGART, C.F. Witt, 1715. CCLI copyright license no 11415391 Size C, CCLI streaming license CSPL181210 Size C

INVITATION TO COMMUNITY LIFE

HYMN Come, O Fount of Every Blessing

From The New Century Hymnal, Copyright 1995, The Pilgrim Press. Lyrics: Lyrics: R. Robinson, 1758. Music: NETTLETON, J. Wyeth, 1813. CCLI copyright license no 11415391 Size C, CCLI streaming license CSPL181210 Size C

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Martin Luther Chancel Choir arr. S. Folkemer

ORDER OF WORSHIP

PRELUDE Prelude and Fugue No. 19 in A Major, BWV 888 J.S. Bach Jessica Kressin, piano

WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Christina Braudaway-Bauman

HYMN Come and Find the Quiet Center

From Chalice Hymnal, Copyright 1995, Chalice Press. Lyrics: Shirley Erena Murray, 1989. Music: Beach Spring, traditional American melody. CCLI copyright license no 11415391 Size C, CCLI streaming license CSPL181210 Size C

PRAYER OF PRAISE I Rest in You: Psalm 4 Silvia PurdieThe Work of the People

SCRIPTURE John 20:19-31 Rev. Pedro Silva

SERMON Bending the Frame Christina Braudaway-Bauman

SOLO A Safe Place to Land S. Bareilles Rebecca Flintoft, vocals, Jessica Kressin, piano

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Linda Kowatch

THE LORD’S PRAYEROur Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

MUSICAL MEDITATION Beach Spring Trad. American Melody Rebecca Flintoft, cello, Jessica Kressin, piano

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Thomas Cysle Cameron V

Parents: Malaika McCollough and Thomas Cameron IV Godparents: Adam White and Rachel Emmerich Grandparents: Sue and Richard McCollough For the Congregation: Karen Cumbo, Julie Griffitts, Phil Braudaway-Bauman

THE COVENANT PROMISES OF THE CONGREGATIONWill you who witness and celebrate this sacrament promise your love,support, and care to this child who is about to be baptized? We will, with the help of God. Through this act we welcome this childinto the fellowship of Christ’s church and invite him to share with usthe cost and joy of discipleship. We promise to receive him as a fellowpilgrim on the Christian way, to guide him by our precepts and example,that all of us may grow in the knowledge and love of God,according to the measure of the fullness of Christ. Amen.

HYMN Child of Blessing, Child of Promise Song Leaders: Elisabeth Borden, Stewart Hoover, Keith Lance, Jane Thomas

From The New Century Hymnal, Copyright 1995 The Pilgrim Press. Lyrics: R. Cole-Turner, 1981. Music: STUTTGART, C.F. Witt, 1715. CCLI copyright license no 11415391 Size C, CCLI streaming license CSPL181210 Size C

INVITATION TO COMMUNITY LIFE

HYMN Come, O Fount of Every Blessing

From The New Century Hymnal, Copyright 1995, The Pilgrim Press. Lyrics: Lyrics: R. Robinson, 1758. Music: NETTLETON, J. Wyeth, 1813. CCLI copyright license no 11415391 Size C, CCLI streaming license CSPL181210 Size C

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Martin Luther Chancel Choir arr. S. Folkemer

ORDER OF WORSHIP

PRELUDE Prelude and Fugue No. 19 in A Major, BWV 888 J.S. Bach Jessica Kressin, piano

WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Christina Braudaway-Bauman

HYMN Come and Find the Quiet Center

From Chalice Hymnal, Copyright 1995, Chalice Press. Lyrics: Shirley Erena Murray, 1989. Music: Beach Spring, traditional American melody. CCLI copyright license no 11415391 Size C, CCLI streaming license CSPL181210 Size C

PRAYER OF PRAISE I Rest in You: Psalm 4 Silvia PurdieThe Work of the People

SCRIPTURE John 20:19-31 Rev. Pedro Silva

SERMON Bending the Frame Christina Braudaway-Bauman

SOLO A Safe Place to Land S. Bareilles Rebecca Flintoft, vocals, Jessica Kressin, piano

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Linda Kowatch

THE LORD’S PRAYEROur Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

MUSICAL MEDITATION Beach Spring Trad. American Melody Rebecca Flintoft, cello, Jessica Kressin, piano

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Thomas Cysle Cameron V

Parents: Malaika McCollough and Thomas Cameron IV Godparents: Adam White and Rachel Emmerich Grandparents: Sue and Richard McCollough For the Congregation: Karen Cumbo, Julie Griffitts, Phil Braudaway-Bauman

THE COVENANT PROMISES OF THE CONGREGATIONWill you who witness and celebrate this sacrament promise your love,support, and care to this child who is about to be baptized? We will, with the help of God. Through this act we welcome this childinto the fellowship of Christ’s church and invite him to share with usthe cost and joy of discipleship. We promise to receive him as a fellowpilgrim on the Christian way, to guide him by our precepts and example,that all of us may grow in the knowledge and love of God,according to the measure of the fullness of Christ. Amen.

HYMN Child of Blessing, Child of Promise Song Leaders: Elisabeth Borden, Stewart Hoover, Keith Lance, Jane Thomas

From The New Century Hymnal, Copyright 1995 The Pilgrim Press. Lyrics: R. Cole-Turner, 1981. Music: STUTTGART, C.F. Witt, 1715. CCLI copyright license no 11415391 Size C, CCLI streaming license CSPL181210 Size C

INVITATION TO COMMUNITY LIFE

HYMN Come, O Fount of Every Blessing

From The New Century Hymnal, Copyright 1995, The Pilgrim Press. Lyrics: Lyrics: R. Robinson, 1758. Music: NETTLETON, J. Wyeth, 1813. CCLI copyright license no 11415391 Size C, CCLI streaming license CSPL181210 Size C

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Martin Luther Chancel Choir arr. S. Folkemer

YOUR GIVINGIn this time when we are physically apart, the ministry of the church continues. Thank you for the ways wesupport each other. To make a payment on your pledge or a contribution to the church, you may: Write a check to the church and mail it to First Congregational Church Boulder, 1128 Pine St. Boulder, CO 80302 To pay electronically, sign in to your account in Realm,the church’s database, where you may make an ACH payment from your bank account or contribute by credit card. Or contribute by Text-to-Give by texting to 73256 with the message joy2givefcc

VIRTUAL COFFEE HOURFollowing worship, meet church members and friends at a Zoom Party for a time of fellowship. (Bring yourown coffee). https://us02web.zoom.us/j/349641499?pwd=OXZkYk0wVnpZU2hZdGxQeXY1TmN6Zz09#success

CLIMATE ACTION TEAM (CAT) FORUM SUNDAY, MAY 9, NOON TO 12:45 PM ON ZOOMhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85332092122?pwd=emQzK09nUE12RTZvNXlHYmcwWHpmQT09Meeting ID: 853 3209 2122 Passcode: CreationWhat is a Creation Justice Church? Creation Justice is the merging of two streams, environmental activism and social activism. As part of applying to the UCC for designation as a Creation Justice Church, CAT is talking with congregational members for questions and ideas. Please join us to discuss how First Congregational can support solutions for climate change and climate justice.

MAY FOOD DRIVE | DONATIONS COLLECTED FRIDAY MAY 7 – FRIDAY MAY 14With last month’s collection of 981 pounds our Food Drive makes us Emergency Family Assistance Assoc’s,largest food bank donor. Let’s continue growing our generous spirit. May’s Food Drive will be collectedFriday May 7 - Friday May 14. EFAA needs packaged food, toiletries, and diapers. Please give what you canto your local neighborhood coordinator, see the Friday weekly email for contacts.

WOMEN’S SPIRITUALITY GROUP - NEW STUDY | TUESDAYS IN MAY AT NOON VIA ZOOM Please join Women’s Spirituality Group starting Tuesday, May 4th as we begin a discussion on a podcast based on the book Caste by Isabel Wilkerson. Oprah Winfrey and author Isabel Wilkerson take listeners through the 8 Pillars of Caste as presented in the book. During each week we will listen to 2 episodes and then discuss them during the group. We hope you will join us! For more information contact Linda Kowatch - lindakowatch@yahoo.com

WILL YOU HOST A SMALL GROUP GATHERING? | DEADLINE TUESDAY, MAY 11Spring has Sprung and our thoughts turn to being outdoors again with warm breezes and green grass underfoot. FCC would like to begin small outdoor groups this spring and summer. These could be coffee hour, lunch, tea time or whatever the host would enjoy. These would be groups of around 6-10 people and be BYO events, hosts only need to provide the venue, bathroom access and sanitizers. If you would be interesting in hosting one of these events please contact Joanne O’Keefe (jnnokeefe@yahoo.com) or Jane Thomas (jane.thomas@colorado.edu). Recruiting hosts and organizing will take a few weeks. Once we have hosts in place we will send out a sign up sheet for events.

ORGANIZING FOR GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION | THURSDAY, MAY 13, 7:00 TO 8:30 PM ON ZOOMhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88374542780?pwd=VElobWw0bVF2L1hscGRoYmF3ZlhIUT09Meeting ID: 883 7454 2780 Passcode: preventDid you know there is an interfaith network here in Boulder that is working on gun safety for our local community and beyond? Join us for a virtual meeting with Stephanie Greenberg of Congregation Bonai Shalom and Kathy Ashworth from St. John’s Episcopal. They will share their team experiences along with information that will helpus decide how we want to move forward on this issue. All are welcome.