For God so loved the world ~see John 3:16

Processional Hymn:  # 60 I Come With Joy to Meet My Lord 

Welcome & Acknowledgment of Land 

Call to Worship: 

This is the season of Easter: the celebration of resurrection,
the festival of hope, the promise of new beginnings,
the dance of faith, the song of joy,
the music of gladness, the hymn of love.
Let us worship our life-giving God! Amen         (Seasons of the Spirit)

(We prepare our hearts for worship in silence)

The Community Gathers p. 185

Glory to God p. 186

Kyrie Eleison p. 186

Collect:  Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. Give us grace to love one another and walk in the way of his commandments, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

The Proclamation of the Word;

1st Lesson:    Acts 15:1-6

Ps 122    R:  Give thanks to the name of the Lord

The Gospel:    Jn 15:1-8

Homily: 

Affirmation of Faith: The Nicene Creed p. 188

Prayers of the People    p.190

Confession and Absolution    p.191 

The Peace    p. 192

Offertory Hymn: # 418 Draw the Circle Wide

Prayer over the Gifts: 
Gracious God, you show us your way and give us your divine life. May everything we do be directed by the knowledge of your truth. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the risen Lord. Amen

The Celebration of the Eucharist 

The Great Thanksgiving 

The Lord’s Prayer        p. 211

The Breaking of the Bread      #8  p. 213

The Communion (all are welcome to receive communion) p. 213

Prayer after Communion 
God of love, in this eucharist we have heard your truth and shared in your life. May we always walk in your way, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen

Doxology (Old 100th): 
Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Praise him all creatures here below! Praise him above ye heavenly hosts! Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost! Amen 

The Blessing 

Closing Hymn: # 412 O God Beyond All Face and Form

The Dismissal    p. 215