What Time is This? June 14, 2020 | 10:30 am

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ORDER OF WORSHIP

PRELUDE Largo from Voluntary in G major J. Stanley Kajsa Teitelbaum

WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Christina Braudaway-Bauman

PASSING THE PEACE

HYMN Morning is Broken

PRAYER OF INVOCATIONEternal God, we give you thanks for the dawning of a new day, for the spray of light, the play of seasons,the labors of love, the reach toward justice, and the glimpses of your glory. We rejoice in your presence. We are grateful to be alive.We give thanks for the good company of kindred hearts.As we journey together along the pilgrim way,may we bring forth grace from grace.May the light and life of Christ be made visible in us.Amen. SCRIPTURE Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

SERMON What Time is This? Rev. Matthew Benz-Whittington

HYMN In the Bulb There is a FlowerPRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Rev. Pedro Silva

PRAYER OF JESUS Adaptation by J. Philip Newell Ground of all Being, Mother of Life, Father of the universe,Your name is sacred, beyond speaking.May we know your presence,may your longings be our longings in heart and in action.May there be food for the human family todayand for the whole earth community.Forgive us the falseness of what we have doneas we forgive those who are untrue to us.Do not forsake us in our time of conflict,but lead us into new beginnings.For the light of life, the vitality of life,and the glory of life are yours now and forever. Amen

INVITATION TO COMMUNITY LIFE

SERVICE OF FAREWELL

WORDS OF THANKSGIVING Deborah Voss, Bill Forbes MATTHEW’S FAREWELL TOUR

MUSIC The Summons J. Bell During his final weeks as our Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, Matthew visited door to door and took selfies with our youth and their families as well as adult counselors to the youth program. These photos combined with photos of the youth and young adults from the past two years were stitched together to create Matthew’s Farewell Tour. Thank you to Jeanne Lounsbury for creating the clergy stole with aspen and columbine andto Melody Fuller for painting the water color portrait of Leo, farewell gifts given to Matthew, Bethany and Leo Benz-Whittington on behalf of the whole congregation.

PRAYER OF BLESSING

HYMN God of Grace and God of Glory

BENEDICTION

BLESSING Irish Blessing Traditional

POSTLUDE Prelude and Fugue in C major J. S. Bach

ORDER OF WORSHIP

PRELUDE Largo from Voluntary in G major J. Stanley Kajsa Teitelbaum

WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Christina Braudaway-Bauman

PASSING THE PEACE

HYMN Morning is Broken

PRAYER OF INVOCATIONEternal God, we give you thanks for the dawning of a new day, for the spray of light, the play of seasons,the labors of love, the reach toward justice, and the glimpses of your glory. We rejoice in your presence. We are grateful to be alive.We give thanks for the good company of kindred hearts.As we journey together along the pilgrim way,may we bring forth grace from grace.May the light and life of Christ be made visible in us.Amen. SCRIPTURE Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

SERMON What Time is This? Rev. Matthew Benz-Whittington

HYMN In the Bulb There is a FlowerPRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Rev. Pedro Silva

PRAYER OF JESUS Adaptation by J. Philip Newell Ground of all Being, Mother of Life, Father of the universe,Your name is sacred, beyond speaking.May we know your presence,may your longings be our longings in heart and in action.May there be food for the human family todayand for the whole earth community.Forgive us the falseness of what we have doneas we forgive those who are untrue to us.Do not forsake us in our time of conflict,but lead us into new beginnings.For the light of life, the vitality of life,and the glory of life are yours now and forever. Amen

INVITATION TO COMMUNITY LIFE

SERVICE OF FAREWELL

WORDS OF THANKSGIVING Deborah Voss, Bill Forbes MATTHEW’S FAREWELL TOUR

MUSIC The Summons J. Bell During his final weeks as our Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, Matthew visited door to door and took selfies with our youth and their families as well as adult counselors to the youth program. These photos combined with photos of the youth and young adults from the past two years were stitched together to create Matthew’s Farewell Tour. Thank you to Jeanne Lounsbury for creating the clergy stole with aspen and columbine andto Melody Fuller for painting the water color portrait of Leo, farewell gifts given to Matthew, Bethany and Leo Benz-Whittington on behalf of the whole congregation.

PRAYER OF BLESSING

HYMN God of Grace and God of Glory

BENEDICTION

BLESSING Irish Blessing Traditional

POSTLUDE Prelude and Fugue in C major J. S. Bach

ORDER OF WORSHIP

PRELUDE Largo from Voluntary in G major J. Stanley Kajsa Teitelbaum

WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Christina Braudaway-Bauman

PASSING THE PEACE

HYMN Morning is Broken

PRAYER OF INVOCATIONEternal God, we give you thanks for the dawning of a new day, for the spray of light, the play of seasons,the labors of love, the reach toward justice, and the glimpses of your glory. We rejoice in your presence. We are grateful to be alive.We give thanks for the good company of kindred hearts.As we journey together along the pilgrim way,may we bring forth grace from grace.May the light and life of Christ be made visible in us.Amen. SCRIPTURE Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

SERMON What Time is This? Rev. Matthew Benz-Whittington

HYMN In the Bulb There is a FlowerPRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Rev. Pedro Silva

PRAYER OF JESUS Adaptation by J. Philip Newell Ground of all Being, Mother of Life, Father of the universe,Your name is sacred, beyond speaking.May we know your presence,may your longings be our longings in heart and in action.May there be food for the human family todayand for the whole earth community.Forgive us the falseness of what we have doneas we forgive those who are untrue to us.Do not forsake us in our time of conflict,but lead us into new beginnings.For the light of life, the vitality of life,and the glory of life are yours now and forever. Amen

INVITATION TO COMMUNITY LIFE

SERVICE OF FAREWELL

WORDS OF THANKSGIVING Deborah Voss, Bill Forbes MATTHEW’S FAREWELL TOUR

MUSIC The Summons J. Bell During his final weeks as our Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, Matthew visited door to door and took selfies with our youth and their families as well as adult counselors to the youth program. These photos combined with photos of the youth and young adults from the past two years were stitched together to create Matthew’s Farewell Tour. Thank you to Jeanne Lounsbury for creating the clergy stole with aspen and columbine andto Melody Fuller for painting the water color portrait of Leo, farewell gifts given to Matthew, Bethany and Leo Benz-Whittington on behalf of the whole congregation.

PRAYER OF BLESSING

HYMN God of Grace and God of Glory

BENEDICTION

BLESSING Irish Blessing Traditional

POSTLUDE Prelude and Fugue in C major J. S. Bach

ORDER OF WORSHIP

PRELUDE Largo from Voluntary in G major J. Stanley Kajsa Teitelbaum

WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Christina Braudaway-Bauman

PASSING THE PEACE

HYMN Morning is Broken

PRAYER OF INVOCATIONEternal God, we give you thanks for the dawning of a new day, for the spray of light, the play of seasons,the labors of love, the reach toward justice, and the glimpses of your glory. We rejoice in your presence. We are grateful to be alive.We give thanks for the good company of kindred hearts.As we journey together along the pilgrim way,may we bring forth grace from grace.May the light and life of Christ be made visible in us.Amen. SCRIPTURE Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

SERMON What Time is This? Rev. Matthew Benz-Whittington

HYMN In the Bulb There is a FlowerPRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Rev. Pedro Silva

PRAYER OF JESUS Adaptation by J. Philip Newell Ground of all Being, Mother of Life, Father of the universe,Your name is sacred, beyond speaking.May we know your presence,may your longings be our longings in heart and in action.May there be food for the human family todayand for the whole earth community.Forgive us the falseness of what we have doneas we forgive those who are untrue to us.Do not forsake us in our time of conflict,but lead us into new beginnings.For the light of life, the vitality of life,and the glory of life are yours now and forever. Amen

INVITATION TO COMMUNITY LIFE

SERVICE OF FAREWELL

WORDS OF THANKSGIVING Deborah Voss, Bill Forbes MATTHEW’S FAREWELL TOUR

MUSIC The Summons J. Bell During his final weeks as our Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, Matthew visited door to door and took selfies with our youth and their families as well as adult counselors to the youth program. These photos combined with photos of the youth and young adults from the past two years were stitched together to create Matthew’s Farewell Tour. Thank you to Jeanne Lounsbury for creating the clergy stole with aspen and columbine andto Melody Fuller for painting the water color portrait of Leo, farewell gifts given to Matthew, Bethany and Leo Benz-Whittington on behalf of the whole congregation.

PRAYER OF BLESSING

HYMN God of Grace and God of Glory

BENEDICTION

BLESSING Irish Blessing Traditional

POSTLUDE Prelude and Fugue in C major J. S. Bach

YOUR GIVINGIn this time when we are physically apart, the ministry of the church continues. Thank you for the ways wesupport each other. To make a payment on your pledge or a contribution to the church, you may: Write a check to the church and mail it to First Congregational Church Boulder, 1128 Pine St. Boulder, CO 80302 To pay electronically, sign in to your account in Realm,the church’s database, where you may make an ACH payment from your bank account or contribute by credit card. Or contribute by Text-to-Give by texting to 73256 with the message joy2givefcc

VIRTUAL COFFEE HOUR | https://zoom.us/j/349641499Following worship, meet church members and friends at a Zoom Party for a time of fellowship. (Bring your own coffee).

VIRTUAL HYMN SING WITH KAJSA | MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS AT 9 AMHow Can I Keep from Singing? Join us on the church Facebook page for a live hymn sing on Monday andWednesday. Three hymns each day. Click here for Monday’s hymns and here for Wednesday’s hymns.You do not need to be a member of Facebook to join this choir and make a joyful noise from home!

POETRY SHARE AND CONVERSATION | FRIDAYS AT NOONJoin Pedro Silva and Diana Shellenberger at noon on Fridays on Zoom when we will read and listen to poetrythat inspires is in these uncertain times. Feel free to bring or write a poem that you would like to share. Or youcan just come in to listen and discuss. For more information visit the church Facebook page.

SEARCH FOR A NEW DIRECTOR OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES A committee will begin meeting this month to search for a new Directorof Youth and Young Adult Ministries. We are grateful to these members confirmed by Church Council to undertake this important work on behalf of all of us: Chris Shearer Cooper, chair, Bill Forbes, Charlie Frye, Heidi Lindeman, Siena Mollerstuen, Sophie Reynolds-Speer, Katie Wilkerson, Deborah Voss, and Chris Braudaway-Bauman.

UCC JUNETEENTH 2020 . . . AND STILL WE RISE, JUNE 19, 10 TO 11:30 AMJuneteenth marks the official end of slavery in the U.S. June 19, 1865, and the recognition of African-American history and heritage. Join the United Church of Christ for moments of remembrance, education, celebration, and calls to action. June 19, 2020 at 10 – 11:30 am (mountain time). To Register go to ucc.org and click on UCC Church Wide Event: Juneteenth 2020

THE MASS POOR PEOPLE’S ASSEMBLY & MORAL MARCH ON WASHINGTONOn June 20th, join the largest digital and social media gathering of poor and low-wealth people, moral and religious leaders, advocates, and people of conscience in this nation’s history. A global pandemic is exposingeven more the already existing crisis of systemic racism, poverty, ecological devastation, the war economyand militarism, and the distorted moral narrative of religious nationalism. On June 20, the 140 million poorand low-wealth people across this nation will be heard! To RSVP go to actionnetwork.org AFRICAN AMERICANS: MANY RIVERS TO CROSS VIDEO AND DISCUSSION SERIESVideo and Discussion Series, beginning Sunday, June 21, 5 pm on Zoom This PBS series chronicles the sweepof African American history, from the origins of slavery on the African continent up to the time when America elects a black president, and yet remains a nation deeply divided by race. In preparation for the discussion onJune 21, watch Episode 1: The Black Atlantic (1500-1800) and Episode 1: The Age of Slavery (1800-1860). Available to watch on Amazon.

WHITE PRIVILEGE: LET’S TALK, BEGINNING EARLY JULYA Resource for Transformational Dialogue is a six part multimedia series for small groups developed by our United Church of Christ. It is designed to invite us as people of faith to engage in safe, meaningful, substantive and bold conversations on race. Small groups will begin meeting weekly in early July. Interested? Sign up using the virtual Friendship Form on the YouTube page and you will receive more information as plans come into clearer focus.