Webster United Church of Christ
June 7, 2026
Second Sunday after Pentecost
ORDER OF SERVICE
Welcome
WE INVITE GOD’S PRESENCE INTO OUR HEARTS
Ringing of the Bell
Gathering Music “Fugue in F Major,” J.S. Bach
Centering Music “Sanctuary”
Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary, pure and holy, tried and true; with thanksgiving, I’ll be a living sanctuary for you.
Moment of Silence
*Call to Worship
One: Come glean in the fields of God’s abundance.
All: We come with joy, asking to be nourished.
One: Come and be fed on the word of God, that you might flourish.
All: We come with gratitude for all God has given us!
*Opening Hymn #425 “For the Fruit of All Creation,” vs. 1-3
*Opening Prayer (Unison)
God of compassion, we come into your presence with hungry hearts, looking for a word of hope in a world that so often feels hopeless. Open to us your abundant store of grace and mercy, that we might be filled with trust that you still reign in heaven and on earth. Strengthen us to bear your unconditional love to our neighbors and the world. In Jesus’ holy name. Amen.
Children’s Time
One: People of God, what is your prayer for our youth?
All: Our prayer is that they grow up to be like Jesus—strong and brave, full of grace and truth! And, we pray that we will help them. Amen.
Shared Prayer: Prayer of Jesus (sins)
Unison Singing (while youth depart) “This Little Light of Mine” #524
WE PRAYERFULLY ENTRUST OURSELVES TO GOD
Silent Prayer of Confession
Words of Encouragement
Our God, whose hand created all that is, and whose heart is for all that God created, reaches out to you with mercy and grace and calls you beloved. Know that your sins are forgiven, and that God empowers each of you to grow closer to God’s will for you each day.
Joys and Concerns
Prayers of the People
Congregational Response “Be Still and Know” #743
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
Scripture Ruth 2:1-23; *Luke 6:36-38
Message
COMMUNION
The God who sustained Ruth and Naomi in their poverty now calls you to be sustained on the body and blood of Jesus Christ, and be strengthened for service with your siblings in his name. Come with joy to the feast of all creation.
Blessing of the Elements and Sharing of the Elements
Closing Communion Prayer (Unison)
God of all that is too deep for words, we give you thanks that, at this table of grace, you offer your holiness, your steadfast love. Open us often to your Selah, your pause, to hear the needs of your people. We pray this in the name of Jesus the Christ. Amen.
WE OFFER GRATITUDE TO GOD
Invitation to Give and Share
Loving God, as Jesus made plain, the measure we give will be the measure we receive. In gratitude and joy we return to you these gifts that they might be multiplied by your bountiful grace and that their goodness might run over into the whole world.
Gathering of Gifts “The Prayer,” Sager & Foster
*Song of Praise “We Give You but Your Own” #785
We give you but your own, what e’er the gift may be; all that we have is yours alone, we give it gratefully.
*Prayer of Commitment:
God of kinship, by working together, Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz supported one another. Give us hearts that desire cooperation and collaboration, so that others may be loved, supported, and protected. Knit this world together into one community, united in your name, doing the works of your hands, and the will of your heart. With gratitude for your faithfulness, we pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our savior. Amen.
WE GO FORTH AS GOD’S PEOPLE
*Closing Hymn #307 “Glorious Things of You are Spoken,” vs. 1-2
*Blessing
*Blessing Response #809 “God Be with You”
Sending Music “We are God’s People”