GREETING
Amelia Hamiter (she/her/hers)

One: The Lord be with you.

Many: And also with you.

Song

Hear The Sound

PREPARATION

CALL TO WORSHIP

One: Though the presence of God is always near,

Many: it is rarely loud, often subtle, and always prefers an invitation.

One: Permeating all of life, always and everywhere available, the Holy asks us

Many: to listen, to be still, to pay attention, and to practice the Wisdom we receive.

One: The Holy Mystery of Love, the Sacred Calling of Courage, The Lure of Truth and Beauty, they are always moving us toward the restoration of life.

Many: Praise be to God who is revealed in our longings, felt in connection, and encountered in the flesh of creation.

PRAYER OF ADORATION

Song Continued:

Hear The Sound

Song

You Are Good

CALL TO CONFESSION
Invitation by Shel Silverstein

If you are a dreamer, come in
If you are a dreamer, a wisher, a liar,
A hope-er, a pray-er, a magic bean buyer...
If you're a pretender, come sit by the fire
For we have some flax-golden tales to spin.
Come in! Come in!

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Many: Merciful God, we confess that from the beginning of time we have failed to understand your call to us. We have acted as though we are gods in our own lives. We have acted or failed to act in ways that have led to injustice and oppression. We have turned away from you and sought after other gods—possessions, people, media, and other distractions. Forgive us for all the ways in which we have failed you and our neighbors. Call us back into the abundant life of loving service that you offer us in your holy name. Amen.

SILENCE IS HELD

WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT

One: Friends, believe the good news.

Many: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God!

PASSING THE PEACE

One: The peace of Christ be with you all. 

Many: And also with you.

Song of Peace

Doxology New 100th

BLESSING OUR CHILDREN AND YOUTH

One: People of God, what is our prayer for these children and youth?

Many: May the Lord be with you.

Children and Youth: And also with you.

One: Children and Youth, in every moment where you find yourself doing things that are ugly or beautiful, brave or cowardly, may you remember that the truer and truest thing about you is that you are loved by God. And by this love you have been made perfect even as you are being made holy.

All: Thanks be to God!

Song

Steadfast

WORDS OF WELCOME

PRAYER OF COMMISSIONING

One: We commission you to go in the strength of the Lord. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid… for the Lord your God goes with you” (Deuteronomy 31:6). Trust that wherever you walk, God walks with you.

Many: God go before you to lead you

One: We commission you to seek wisdom—not just knowledge. “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault” (James 1:5). Let your education be a tool God uses to form your calling. Created in God’s image, you were created to learn and discern.

Many: God go above you to watch over you

One: We commission you to be a light in dark places, a peacemaker in divided spaces, and a vessel of Christ’s love wherever you go. Let your faith shape your studies, your relationships, and every decision you make.

Many: God go behind you to protect you

One: We commission you to remain rooted in Christ. May you come to know how wide and long, how high and deep the love of Christ is for you, and for all that God has made. (Eph. 3:18) May prayer, Scripture, and Christian community anchor your heart.

Many: God go beneath you to support you

All: God goes before you to lead you, behind you to protect you God goes beneath you to support you, above you to watch over you And God is always beside you to befriend you. Do not be afraid. May the blessing of Almighty God, Father, Son and Holy Ghost be with you and remain on you always. Amen.

READING: Exodus 12:1-13; 13:1-8

One: The Word of the Lord

Many: Thanks be to God 

SERMON
Rev. Emily McGinley (she/her/hers)

Ancient Promises For An Age Of Uncertainty

OFFERING

GENEROSITY PRAYER

All: Creator and giver of all that is good, in this season of stewardship we give you thanks for the many blessings of our lives. All that we have comes from you, and we offer you praise for the beauty of the earth, for our loved ones, and for the gifts we share together as a community of faith. Gracious and generous God of abundance, give us courage to join in your work of transformative love throughout San Francisco. Shape our hearts to give freely, joyfully, and with trust, that our time, talents, and resources may deepen connection with one another and with our neighbors. Bless the gifts we bring, that they may become signs of hope, instruments of justice, and expressions of your boundless love. Amen.

MUSICAL OFFERING

As We Come To The Table of Love

COMMUNION

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH - Apostles Creed

All: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. 

He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. 

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

GREAT THANKSGIVING

One: The Lord be with you.
Many: And also with you.

One: Lift up your hearts!
Many: We lift them up to the Lord!

One: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
Many: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

SANCTUS

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

One: As we proclaim the mystery of our faith:

Many: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.

PRAYER OF CONSECRATION

PASTORAL PRAYER

THE LORD'S PRAYER

All: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.

One: Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
Many: Therefore, let us keep the feast.

Distribution of the Bread and Cup

Song

We Belong To One Another

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

Many: God, by the bread of heaven and the cup of life, you make us one body. Bind us together by your spirit that we might live into your hopes for us, a community centered in Christ and rich in compassion, commitment, courage, and care. May it be so.

Song:

Justice Will Roll Down

BENEDICTION

DISMISSAL

One: Let us go forth to serve the world as those who love our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Many: Thanks be to God!

One: Go, in God’s Peace

Worship Leader: Amelia Hamiter

Preacher/Presider: Rev. Emily McGinley

Words of Welcome: Jason Morrell

Reader: Elliott Slaughter

Musicians:

Jason Morrell, bass & vocal

Jason Slota, drums

Christie Chew, guitar & vocal

Nigel Tan, vocal

Matt Pan, piano

Audio/Video:

Jody Constantine, Worship Arts Production Lead

Andrew Tremblay, ProPre