Breathe on me, Breath of God, fill me with life anew that I may love the way you love and do what you would do. -Edwin Hatch, 1880 At the Prelude, the Plymouth Ringers offer "New Life" by Matt Johnson, a piece celebrating the birth of his newborn son. Cellist Lucas Jackson joins the handbells in this joyous work. The Chancel Choir with flutist Aaron McGrew present "Celtic Communion" by Mark Hayes incorporating the well-known Gaelic tune "Bunessan" (commonly sung to the text "Morning Has Broken.") A fanfare on the hymn tune "Gopsal", the melody of which is attributed to composer G.F. Handel, closes worship in an exciting and concise setting by renowned British composer David Willcocks.
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At 9:00 a.m., songs by Pete Seeger and Jesse Colin Young are offered by guitarist/vocalist Bill DeMarco. Bassist Peter Strening and cantor Lucas Jackson also contribute their talents to the morning's songs of community, praise and healing.
At 11:00 a.m., a contemporary setting of the hymn "Beautiful Savior" by Gerre Hancock begins the worship hour. The Chancel Choir sings the spiritual "Hold Out Your Light" in an elegant arrangement by Rollo Dilworth. A grand setting of the Welsh hymn tune "Hyfrydol" (the melody of our opening hymn "Alleluia! Gracious Jesus!") by Ralph Vaughan Williams closes the worship hour. We are invited to heed the call of the divine this Sunday as we continue the journey through the Epiphany season — the season of Light.
At the 9:00 a.m. service, an eclectic blend of musical genres will be presented including gospel, jazz, rock, a selection from the organ, and a Celtic tune played by violinist Harmony Tucker. At the 11:00 a.m. service, worship begins with a chorale prelude in the Neo-Baroque style by 20th century composer Helmut Walcha. The Chancel Choir sings "Let in the Light" in an Epiphany anthem by Alfred Fedak. The service concludes with the jaunty and aptly titled "Postlude in G" by Edward Wetherill. On this Youth Sunday, the service begins and concludes with two popular spiritual songs offered by double bassist Ovella Huddleston and violist Mateo Dunigan-AtLee. The Chancel Choir invites us to imagine a world living in harmony and peace in the well-known John Lennon classic. Rev. Kimberly Salico-Diehl joins us in the chancel as well in this intergenerational service for all ages.
At 9:00 a.m., songs of light and transformation greet you on this Epiphany Sunday morning. Cantor Lucas Jackson and bassist Peter Strening join us in the chancel.
At 11:00 a.m., the organ begins worship with a chorale fantasia on the German hymn "Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern" (How lovely shines the Morningstar) by Baroque composer Dietrich Buxtehude. The Chancel Choir offers "Lighting the Way" by Will Todd. The text, also written by the composer, expresses the wonder of God's light in all creation and our role in sharing it with the world. The organ concludes worship with a cheerful setting of the Epiphany carol "In Thee Is Gladness" by Paul Manz. |
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