February 7 Bulletin

Claremont United Church of Christ Sunday, February 7, 2021 10:00 am We are an Open and Affirming congregation, welcoming into our full life and ministry persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, races, socioeconomic status, faith experiences, countries of origin, and abilities. Jesus welcomes everyone and so do we!

A CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP CLAREMONT UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST PRELUDE Aria Bach INTROIT Alleluia Hughes WELCOME CALL TO WORSHIP One: God who is One, You call us to be one, All: May we be one with all of your disciples. One: God who is Three, You call us to be community, All: May we find community around us. One: God who calls us each by name, All: May find our place in You expansive creation. OPENING HYMN My Faith, It is an Oaken Staff Traditional Swiss Folk Tune My faith, It is an oaken staff, the traveler’s well-loved aid; My faith, it is a song of trust, sustains me undismayed. I’ll travel on and still be stirred by silent thought or social word; By all my perils undeterred, a pilgrim unafraid. My faith, it is an oaken staff, O let me on it lean. My faith provides the ground of hope, supports a purpose keen. Your Spirit, God, upon me send, that I may be what you intend. With patient courage, we’ll contend as radiant Saints serene. PRAYER OF CONFESSION Mother of mercy, father of grace: You have called us to one table, but we have pursued our own course. You have promised us the abundance of all creation, but in our greed, and in our envy, the world goes without. You have promised us the bread of life itself, but in our pride, and in our arrogance, the world goes hungry. You have promised us the waters of peace and justice, but in our violence, and in our discord, the world goes thirsty. And now we are famished, too, Lord. Have mercy on us. Forgive us, again. Transform us, at this table. Amen. WORDS OF ASSURANCE One: …Go in peace. All: Amen.

PASSING OF THE PEACE One: May the peace of Christ be with you. All: And also with you. SERMON ON THE STEPS OFFERING/MUSIC Come Before Winter Jim Taylor Patti Amelotte, hammered dulcimer Brenda Hunter, hammered dulcimer & violin DEDICATION SERMON Faith Around the World Guest Pastor: Rev. Pum Za Mang, Malaysia Guest Pastor: Rev. Christian Walti, Switzerland ANTHEM Pengyou, Ting! Trad. Chinese, arr. Jennings COMMUNION One: God be with you. All: And also with you. One: Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them to God. One: Let us give thanks to God. All: It is right to give our thanks and praise. One: …we proclaim the great mystery of faith: All: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER One: …We pray these things, joining the voices that are praying right now across the world, All: Our Father/Mother/Creator who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom/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. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom/kin-dom, the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

GUEST ARTIST Amazing Grace/Simple Gifts Patti Amelotte, hammered dulcimer Brenda Hunter, hammered dulcimer & violin BENEDICTION CLOSING RESPONSE God of the Ages NATIONAL HYMN God of the ages, who with sure command brought forth in beauty all the starry band of shining worlds in splendor through the skies, our grateful songs before your throne arise. POSTLUDE Toccata on ‘Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow’ Burkhardt WAYS TO DONATE TO THE CHURCH: 1. Mail in your donation (233 W. Harrison Ave., Claremont, CA 91711) 2. Contribute on our website: claremontucc.org 3. Text an amount to (909) 343-5901 4. Set up automatic giving through your bank Reflection Questions About Today's Worship * What was the most meaningful moment of worship for you today? * What is one new question or idea today's worship service inspired for you?

PLEASE BE IN TOUCH Claremont United Church of Christ 233 W. Harrison Ave., Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 626-1201 | claremontucc.org @uccclaremont Claremont United Church of Christ Senior Pastors Junior High Youth Director Rev. Dr. Jacob Buchholz Ms. Zoe Estrada [email protected], x230 [email protected] Rev. Dr. Jen Strickland [email protected], x 228 Director of Music & Fine Arts Dr. Jonathan Campbell Finance & Payroll Administrator [email protected], x242 Ms. Jocelyn Bocking [email protected], x225 Principal Organist Dr. Carey Robertson Office Manager [email protected] Ms. Jasmine Tomita [email protected], Moderator (Council President) x222 Mr. Tad Creasey [email protected] Minister of Children, Youth, & Families Director of the Early Childhood Rev. DJ Severin Center [email protected], x227 Ms. Kristy Knight [email protected], x226 Children, Youth, & Families Assistant Ms. Elizabeth Zehm [email protected]