October 11, 2026

GATHERING MUSIC                                                             Hope Schmitz

WELCOME                                      Rev. Candace Woods

CALL TO WORSHIP             adapted from a prayer by Rev. Allyson Sawtell) Jerry Radspinner

ONE: Bless the Earth, oh my soul!

ALL: May you be held in arms of grace, comforted through acts of courage, explored with gentleness and curiosity.

ONE: May the incredible and miraculous inner workings of your intricate web of life be strengthened and healed, the irreparably broken places confessed and lamented, and accountability and justice be given.

ALL: Bless the Earth, oh my soul; her strength and beauty, her tears, her vitality, her growth, her change.

ONE: Bless the Earth, oh my soul; and us, too -- part and parcel of her being -- bless us with courage, action, will, and passion.

ALL: Bless the Earth, oh my soul.

OPENING PRAYER Jerry Radspinner

OPENING HYMN   All Creatures of Our God, Now Sing - #51

PASSING THE PEACE Amanda Weisseg

READING Psalm 100 Amanda Weisseg

HYMN OF PREPARATION   Let There Be Peace on Earth - #512 

INTERACTING WITH THE WORD            Rev. Candace Woods    

INTERLUDE                                  A time of silent reflection

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Janet Burns

THE LORD’S PRAYER

Our Creator who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kin-dom 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 kin-dom, 

and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.  

INVITATION TO THE OFFERING Janet Burns

(We invite you to place your gift in the offering plate or place your hand over the plate to bless the gifts)

If you are joining our service remotely, you can find ways to donate here.

OFFERING         

MOVEMENT OUTSIDE FOR THE BLESSING OF THE LAND

DOXOLOGY                   #46 

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

Praise God, all creatures here below;

Praise God for all that love has done;

Creator, Christ and Spirit, One. Amen

ANNOUNCEMENTS                                                               Cindy Halsey

  • October 12 is the Book Discussion Group

  • Remember to turn in your pledge cards

  • Sam Wilson’s funeral will be October 23

  • If you are interested in singing with the choir, let Lisa Gillespie know

BENEDICTION     Rev. Candace Woods

POSTLUDE                                                                               Hope Schmitz

*In an effort to remain true to our tradition as well as our commitment to inclusive language, the word “kin-dom” reflects the kind of society Jesus envisions—a shared community of equals who serve each other, united in a kin-group, not by blood but by a covenant with God and one another.

Welcome Guests and Visitors!

We invite you to wear a name tag and complete a visitor card; (both found in the Narthex) and drop it in the offering plate so we can send you weekly emails and call if desired. We invite everyone to join us for coffee, treats and fellowship before worship in the foyer.

References to God in traditional prayers, readings, and hymns in our worship may sometimes be gender specific. As we pray and sing together, you are invited to substitute terms that reflect your understanding of the full inclusiveness of the spirit of God.

We acknowledge that the land on which this church stands is the homeland and unceded territory of the Tséstho’e (Cheyenne). We acknowledge this indigenous community who stewarded this land throughout the generations and pay respect to their elders past and present.

Ministry Team:                                                                                        Board Members:

Rev. Candace Woods                                                                             Sue Garrett, Secretary, Safety Team Chair

Levi Murray, M.Th.                                                          Cindy Halsey, Treasurer

Stephanie Font, Admin                                                                   Shelley Levi, Greeter Team Chair

Hope Schmitz, Accompanist                                                           Sharon Radspinner, Worship Volunteer Chair    

                                                                                                                 Lisa Snyder, Board Chair, Asst Treasurer

                                                                                                                 Steve Sorensen, IT

Lisa Humbarger, Contracts

Peter Lindquist, Building and Grounds                                                         

Team Leads

Worship & Ministry: Stephanie Font

Finance: Cindy Halsey

Administration & Operation: Lisa Snyder

Pastor-Church Relations: Kat Snyder

Youth Education: Stephanie Font

Buildings & Grounds: Pete Lindquist

IT: Steve Sorenson

Safety: Sue Garrett

Community Outreach: Leslie Sheley

Continuing Education: Stephanie Font

Property Management: Cindy Halsey (temporary)

Policy & Procedures: Lisa Snyder

Social Media: Vianet Dreesman

Contracts: Lisa Humbarger

Community In-Reach: Rev. Candace Woods