South Church- Fifth Sunday After Pentecost-June 28, 2026

South Church- Fifth Sunday After Pentecost-June 28, 2026 Worship Service – "Such a Time as This" | Cynthia Mellon Prelude: Prelude & Fugue in E ("Cathedral") (Johann Sebastian Bach) Call to Worship: Susan Girolomoni Gathering Hymn: All My Hope on God Is Founded (Chalice 88) Unison Prayer of Invocation Our Savior's Prayer A Holy Surprise Sermon Hymn: If You Will Trust in God to Guide You (Chalice 565) Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading: Esther 4:9-17 Sermon: "Such a Time as This" – Cynthia Mellon Solo: Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace (Laura Aborn) Dahlia Alexander, soprano Prayers of the Church Celebration of Generosity Doxology: Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow Prayer of Dedication Sending Hymn: God of Grace and God of Glory (Chalice 464) Benediction Postlude: Prelude in C Major (Johann Ludwig Krebs) Summer Worship is held in Erwin Chapel at 9:30am. Coffee Hour follows the service. Guest Preacher: Today we welcome Cynthia Mellon to the pulpit. Prayer Group, Bible Study, and Virtual Coffee Hour are on summer break and will resume in the fall. Pastor Jane Rowe is on sabbatical through August 16. During this time, Minister Theodore Jones will provide pastoral care. Please contact the church office for pastoral needs. Sources include Susan Girolomoni for the Call to Worship.