UCoL Worship Online - Ascended but not Absent - May 16, 2021

This week we hear the scripture of how, after being judged, crucified, and resurrected, Jesus ascended after 40 days walking among us. This may feel at times like an absence, but it is anything but! How can we help all feel the joy of this ascension, and be with those who feel abandoned and alone? Who do you turn to when you are alone? Join us in turning to God, and to each other in God’s presence.

Worship Leaders
Rev. Ryan Tristin Chapman
Rev. Sophia Ducey
Linda Szentes
Tim Bailey
Carley Carder
Nigel Chuah
UCoL Song Circle

Livestream Production:
William Ness, Brad Jarvis,
Neerava S. Kroeger, Carley Carder

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Weekly Sunday Livestream Worship, 10:30am
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Permission to stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License A-711491. All rights reserved. CCLI: Copyright License B 11090690 + Streaming License B 20420678

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ORDER OF SERVICE:


WE GATHER TO WORSHIP
Gathering Song: VU 158 Christ is Alive
Welcome
Call to Worship
Acknowledgment of First Nations Territories
Lighting of the Christ Candle
Opening Prayer
Opening Hymn: Oh A Song Must Rise

WE OPEN TO WISDOM
Scripture: Luke 24:44-53; Acts 1:1-11
Reflection: Not Up or Down but All Around
Response: MV 140 As Long as We Follow

WE CONNECT IN PRAYER
Prayers of the People
Lord’s Prayer

WE REACH OUT IN LOVE
Ministry Highlight: Walk in the Spirit of Reconciliation
Invitation to Generosity
Closing Hymn: MV 88 Over My Head
Commissioning
Postlude: Blackbird


MUSIC CREDITS:

Gathering Song: VU 158 Christ is Alive
Words: Brian Wren 1968, alt.
Music: Thomas Williams 1789; desc. John Wilson
Words and descant © 1975 Hope Publishing Co.
All rights reserved.
ONE LICENSE, #A-711491 and CCLI #11090690 licenses
Performed by Tim Bailey.

Opening Hymn: Oh A Song Must Rise (https://youtu.be/fzTnQwpTkxE)
Words and Music: Paul B. Svenson, 1995; arr. Bryn Nixon, 2006.
Words and music © 1995 Paul B. Svenson. Arrangement © 2006 Bryn Nixon.
All rights reserved. Used by permission.
Performed by UCoL Song Circle.

Response: MV 140 As Long as We Follow
Words and music: Joseph Kabemba, Congo
Words, music and English translation
© 2004 General Board of Global Ministries. All rights reserved. ONE LICENSE, license #A-711491
Performed by Carley Carder and Nigel Chuah.

Prayers of the People: MV 135 Called By Earth and Sky
Words and music: Pat Mayberry, 2005; Arr. Margaret Stubington, 2005.
Words and music copyright © 2005 Pat Mayberry. (www.patmayberry.com). Used by permission.
Performed by Linda Szentes.

Closing Hymn: MV 88 Over My Head
Words and music: African-American spiritual
Arrangement copyright © 2006 Professional Music Services. Arrangement: Stephen Lee, 2006.
Used by permission.
Performed by Linda Szentes, Carley Carder, Nigel Chuah.

Postlude: Blackbird
Words and music by Paul McCartney, credited to Lennon-McCartney, Produced by George Martin.
Album: The White Album. copyright © 1968,1969 Sony/ATV Songs LLC. All rights administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing. International Copyright Secured.
Performed by Tim Bailey

Permission to stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License A-711491. All rights reserved. CCLI: Copyright License B 11090690 + Streaming License B 20420678