Sunday, January 11, 2026

Welcome to Westside’s Newest Members!

Prelude: John Hansen, piano; Clif Swiggitt, percussion

Ringing of the Bell: Ellen Macom, Worship Associate

Call to Community: #1003 “Where Do We Come From?”

Call to Worship

Chalice Lighting & Congregational Affirmation: Kerrie Schurr

Community Connection

Hymn: #1029 “Love Knocks and Waits for Us to Hear”

Ritual: New Member Welcoming Ceremony – read new member bios here

Singing the Children Out: “As You Go”

Offering: January shared offering recipient is The Poor People’s Campaign of WA.Give by Text #855-413-0945 Scan QR

Gift of Music: “Traction in the Rain” by David Crosby, performed by Nate Mesnard

Joys and Sorrows

Time of Meditation and Pastoral Prayer

Sung Response: “There Is a Love”

Reflection: Scott Farrell

Anthem: “If We Only Have Love” by Jacques Brel, performed by Scott Farrell

Sermon: “Yes, and” Rev. Carter Smith

Sending Hymn: #318 “We Would Be One”

Gratitude and Announcements

Closing Words and Releasing the Flame

Music for Parting: “Go Well My Friend”

Postlude: John Hansen, piano; Clif Swiggett, percussion