July 5, 2026 - Sixth Sunday After Pentecost

South Church July 5, 2026 Sixth Sunday After Pentecost Welcome to worship with South Church in New Britain, Connecticut. No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here. Prelude Voluntary in C – John Stanley Greeting, Gathering & Passing the Peace Call to Worship Leader: This is the place and this is the time: God waits to break into our experience. People: To change our minds, to change our lives, to change our ways. Leader: To make us see the world and the whole of life in a new light. People: To fill us with hope, joy, and certainty for the future. Leader: This is the place, as are all places; this is the time, as are all times. People: O God of this place, and every place, God of this time and all time, hear us now. We praise you. Amen. Gathering Hymn “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory” (Chalice 705) Unison Prayer of Invocation Our Savior’s Prayer A Holy Surprise Sermon Hymn “This Is My Song” (Chalice 722) Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading Joshua 4:1-8, 20-24 Leader: This is the Word of God for the People of God. People: Thanks be to God. Sermon “Remember the Stones” Minister Theodore Jones III Musical Offering By and By – Harry T. Burleigh Performed by Logan Foular, Baritone Celebration of Generosity Presentation of Gifts Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow (Old Hundredth) Prayer of Dedication Invitation to Communion Communion Prayer Words of Institution Sharing the Bread and Cup Prayer of Thanksgiving & Intercession Sending Hymn “Lift Every Voice and Sing” (Chalice 631) Benediction Postlude Marche des Marseillois – Claude Balbastre Scripture Joshua 4:1-8, 20-24 Today’s Message Minister Theodore Jones III reminds us that God often calls us to remember before He calls us to move forward. Just as the Israelites gathered stones from the Jordan River as a testimony of God’s faithfulness, we are invited to remember the moments where God has carried us, provided for us, and remained faithful through every season. About South Church South Church (South Congregational–First Baptist Church) is an Open, Welcoming & Affirming congregation located in the heart of New Britain, Connecticut. Wherever you are on your faith journey, you are welcome here. 🌐 https://southchurch.org #SouthChurch #SundayWorship #RememberTheStones #Joshua4 #ChristianSermon #CommunionSunday #UnitedChurchOfChrist #OpenAndAffirming #ChurchOnline #Faith #Hope #Grace #NewBritainCT