Pine Street Presbyterian Church in the City of Harrisburg December 26, 2021
GATHERING
First Sunday of Christmas IN THE
PRESENCE
OF THE
VOLUNTARY Away in the Manager SALUTATION
RISEN CHRIST Arr. Carolyne Taylor Michael Buffington
One: This is the day the Lord has made; Many: let us rejoice and be glad in it.
CALL TO WORSHIP One:
Jesus said, “This is my Father’s house.” So come into this space just as you are. Come into this space speaking your truth. Come into this space with your authentic self. Many: This is God’s home. This is our home. One: Let us worship God.
† Hymn #44 O Little Town of Bethlehem
ST. LOUIS
† PRAYER OF CONFESSION
The Rev. Heather M. Sigler We could offer welcome, but we often choose judgment. We could choose action, but we often choose silence. We could choose advocacy, but we often choose comfort. We could choose truth, but we often choose ignorance. We could choose
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† Those able are invited to stand Bold text is read or sung by all