June 7, 2026

GATHERING MUSIC                                                                 Hope Schmitz

WELCOME                                      Rev. Candace Woods

All prayers and liturgy pieces were written by Rev. Derek A. Terry, the Acting Executive Director of the Open and Affirming Coalition.

CALL TO WORSHIP                   Lorena Wilder

ONE: Beloved, some of us came here tired, or carrying grief.

ALL: But we are still here.

ONE: Some of us came with joy in our bones and rainbows in our spirit.

ALL: And we are still here.

ONE: In a world that tries to erase queer stories,

ALL: We shall not be moved.

ONE: In a time when trans and nonbinary lives are targeted,

ALL: We shall not be moved.

ONE: When fear tells us to be silent,

ALL: We shall not be moved.

ONE: When shame tries to pull us from the truth of who God made us to be,

ALL: We shall not be moved.

ONE: We are rooted in love.

ALL: We are rooted in justice.

ONE: We are rooted in affirmation.

ALL: We are rooted in God.

ONE: Like trees planted by living water,

ALL: We shall not be moved.

ONE: Come, let us worship the God who sees the vulnerable, strengthens the weary, and calls the church into holy courage.

ALL: Rooted in love, justice, and affirmation, we worship with joy. We worship with courage. We worship together.

OPENING PRAYER     Lorena Wilder

OPENING HYMN   For Everyone Born

PASSING THE PEACE     Lorena Wilder

A TIME FOR CHILDREN                                                       Rev. Candace Woods

READING Barbara Lehman

INTERACTING WITH THE WORD  “We Shall Not Be Moved: Rooted in Love, Justice, and Affirmation"                                          Rev. Candace Woods

INTERLUDE                                  A time of silent reflection

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Jerry Radspinner

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 Jerry Radspinner

(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         

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

BLESSING OF THE OFFERING   Jerry Radspinner

COMMUNION - (Communion song - Eat This Bread - #195)

PARTING SONG This Little Light of Mine

ANNOUNCEMENTS                                                                     Cindy Halsey

  • June 14 is the Pride Parade. Service that day is the parade. All are invited to walk with us in the parade, including kids.

  • No Sunday School in June.

  • June 21 is Youth Sunday. The entire service is done by our youth.

  • June 28 is the next Board Meeting after church.

  • We would like some folks to volunteer to serve on a “Contracts Team” to look at and clean up our existing contracts

  • Anyone interested in starting a discussion about Community Inreach (connecting relationally in the congregation) contact Candace.

  • We need help picking weeds after church

  • Inside Out Youth Services food drive

BENEDICTION     Rev. Candace Woods

SPECIAL PARTING SONG

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: Leslie Sheley

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: Leslie Sheley