November 23 -Together in Christ
November 22, 2025 by Kara White
Filed under Featured, Livestream Links and Order for Worship
All of the music for today’s worship can be found here or below on the individual songs listings.
Welcome to Ivy Chapel UCC – Today is Reign of Christ Sunday
We gather today on the final Sunday of the Christian Church Year.
May we come alive as Christ’s disciples and may our love for God continue growing forever.
Praise God for the Eternal Reign of Christ.
WELCOME
PRELUDE Crown Him with Many Crowns arr. Cindy Berry
(in the setting of J. S. Bach’s Prelude in D Major)
*CALL TO WORSHIP (Inspired by Psalm 46) JoAnn Moody
One: In this present time, no matter what passes before us,
All: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
One: As earth shakes and nations are in an uproar,
All: God is present with us and is our refuge in times of trouble.
One: As the world trembles in fear and worry,
All: May we find stillness and peace, knowing God is God of all.
*HYMN We Gather Together #597
*PRAYER OF INVOCATION JoAnn Moody
Holy Redeemer, In the dusk of this liturgical year, we recall the beauty of our days together. The blessedness of Christmas love and the light of Epiphany move us to bring illumination to our neighbors. The hope of Easter and the strength of Pentecost inspire us to bring the Good News of God’s love to this world. All of this is to create God’s Realm here on this earth, where we follow the steps of Christ, knowing the endurance of the Holy Spirit abides with us today and always. Through Christ, who reigns forever. Amen.
PASSING OF THE PEACE Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
“May the peace of Christ be with you.” (Response) “And also with you.”
*RESPONSE Jesus, Name Above All Names #57
(sing twice)
A READING FROM THE PSALMS Psalm 46 JoAnn Moody
SPECIAL MUSIC “Here I Am, Lord” arr. Mark Hayes
NEW TESTAMENT READING Colossians 1:11-20 Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
SERMON Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer (debts… debtors)
*HYMN We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations #524
*BENEDICTION Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
*POSTLUDE Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah arr. Cindy Berry
(In the setting of J. S. Bach’s Fuga II, from the W.T.C., Vol. I)
Nov 16-Infinite Possibilities
November 15, 2025 by Kara White
Filed under Featured, Livestream Links and Order for Worship
Welcome to Ivy Chapel UCC
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Psalm 119:105
We are glad that you could join us today, Bible Presentation Sunday, as we share God’s Word with our young people. Please join us following worship for refreshments and fellowship.
Please click here for a link to all of the music for today or below on individual songs.
WELCOME
PRELUDE How Firm a Foundation arr. Gilbert Martin
*CALL TO WORSHIP — Kathryn Kuntzman
One: Sing praises to God on high, for glorious are God’s works!
All: We will sing praises to the ends of the earth!
One: Blessed is the One who comes to dwell among us.
All: We rejoice in the salvation that God has provided!
One: Let us worship the Lord with joy and thanksgiving!
All: For He is our strength and our song!
*HYMN Praise to the Lord, the Almighty #10
*PRAYER OF INVOCATION — Kathryn Kuntzman
Gracious and Mighty God, we gather before You with hearts ready to sing a new song. Your works are marvelous, Your love unshakable, and Your salvation reaches to the ends of the earth. Let every breath within us join the chorus of creation, lifting our voices in praise. Let us be comforted and strengthened in your presence. Let your Spirit awaken joy in every heart. And remind of us your vision that all might live in a world of peace, and justice and love. Amen.
*RESPONSE Stand Up and Bless the Lord! #100
GOD’S WORD Isaiah 12 Kathryn Kuntzman
BIBLE PRESENTATION Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE — Tara Lowry
SPECIAL MUSIC Jesus Loves Me! This I know. For the Bible tells me so.
GOSPEL READING Luke 21:5-19 Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
SERMON Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Rev. Dr. Carol Trissel
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer (debts… debtors)
*HYMN How Firm a Foundation #179
*BENEDICTION Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
*POSTLUDE Standing on the Promises arr. James Koerts
Nov 9- Hold on to Faith
November 8, 2025 by Kara White
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God loves all people, and God rejoices that you are here.
May our love for God always continue growing and may we come alive as Christ’s disciples!
All music for this Sunday can be found through this link or the links on individual songs below.
WELCOME
PRELUDE: Praise, My Soul, The King of Heaven
*CALL TO WORSHIP (Inspired by Psalm 145) — Linda Lowry
One: Lift praises to the name of our God; bless God’s name forever!
All: How great is our God!
One: From generation to generation we will sing your praises and speak of your goodness!
All: Great is our God and worthy of praise!
One: God, you are just and kind in all your doings.
All: Great is our God and worthy of praise!
One: God, you watch over us in love and hear the desperate cries of those who call to you!
All: How great is our God! How great is our God! Bless God’s name forever!
*HYMN: Sing Praise to God #45
*PRAYER OF INVOCATION — Linda Lowry
Eternal God, we praise you for your gift of this magnificent new day! God of the living, your promise is to remain with all humankind, and you faithfully fulfill this promise. Long ago, O Holy Spirit, you blessed this Earth with the breath of life. Now and forever you are guiding your sacred creation toward a future overflowing with promise. This morning, we come seeking your truth, your justice and your astonishing joy!
God, we humbly thank you for loving us as we are and for welcoming us into Your sanctuary. Bless us with true awareness that you are alive here. Help us to sense your presence in this place and every place. Bring your vision for the world to life through us, we pray. In Jesus name, Amen.
PASSING OF THE PEACE — Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
“May the peace of Christ be with you.” (Response) “And also with you.”
*RESPONSE: Thou Art Worthy #11
GOD’S WORD: Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21 — Linda Lowry
SPECIAL MUSIC: Great is the Lord Michael W Smith
GOSPEL READING: Luke 20:27-38 — Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
SERMON — Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE — Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer (debts… debtors)
*HYMN: Through the Love of God, Our Savior — Ivy worship bklt. p. 89
*BENEDICTION — Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
*POSTLUDE Little Prelude and Fugue in F J.S. Bach
Nov 2- Transforming Love
November 1, 2025 by Kara White
Filed under Featured, Livestream Links and Order for Worship
Welcome to Ivy Chapel UCC
God loves all people, and God rejoices that you are here.
Join us after worship for a time of refreshments and fellowship in Fellowship Hall.
All music for worship can be found through this link or on each individual song.
WELCOME
PRELUDE Swing Low, Sweet Chariot arr., Jack Butler
*CALL TO WORSHIP —Julie McAllister
One: Come, a great cloud of witnesses surrounds us as we gather.
All: May the lingering echo of saints resound in our songs.
One: May their stories open a space for the Spirit to enter us anew.
All: In remembering them, may we find ourselves re-membered.
One: May the God of every generation form us anew for this generation.
All: And may a new joy rise in our lives and in the life of the world.
*HYMN For All the Saints #548
verses 1,4,5,6
*PRAYER OF INVOCATION –Julie McAllister
God of every age and time, inspire us today with memories of saints whose energy still lingers, hovering around and within as encouragement and strength. Wrap us anew with a felt sense of your persistent presence, granting a new energy to offer You everything of our hearts, minds and souls. Yes, Lord of Life, root us and ground us in this. And let it be more than enough for today, as we gather in the name of Jesus. Amen.
TOTENFEST A Time For Remembrance Of Loved Ones
*RESPONSE Soon and Very Soon, We are Going to See the King #559
GOD’S WORD — Ephesians 1:11-23 — Julie McAllister
ALL GOD’S CHILDREN — Tara Lowry
SPECIAL MUSIC Deep River, My Home is over Jordan arr. James Michael Stevens
GOSPEL READING Luke 6:20-31 — Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
SERMON– Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE — Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer (debts… debtors)
*COMMUNION HYMN —Shall We Gather at the River –#575
verses 1,3,4
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION [A] Ivy worship booklet, pp. 10-11
All who desire to receive the bread and the cup are welcome to share in the Sacrament at Christ’s Table.
The cups in the outer ring on each tray contain grape juice. The other cups contain wine.
*HYMN — I Sing Song of the Saints of God- Ivy worship booklet p. 52
*RESPONSIVE BENEDICTION “We Remember Them” – Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
(See Insert)
*POSTLUDE When the Saints Go Marching In arr. Jonathon Robbins
Earl Kreder, saxophone
