Sunday Worship Service
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
Sunday, 11am, Princeton University Chapel
Join us for Sunday Worship Service in the University Chapel with Rev. Alison L. Boden, Ph.D., Dean of Religious Life and of the Chapel at Princeton University. Music by the Princeton University Chapel Choir with Nicole Aldrich, Director of Chapel Music and of the University Chapel, and Eric Plutz University Organist.
*All persons, including members of the broader community, are welcome to attend this event if they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 if over age 12. Face coverings must be worn at all times by everyone over age 2. Registration is required for contact tracing purposes.
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The bulletin for this service is below.
Princeton University Chapel - February 27, 2022 - Last Sunday after the Epiphany
You are invited to rise, in body or spirit, for those parts of the service marked with an asterisk (*)
Invitatory -Trio Sonata No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 526
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) with John Ahern GS, organist
Welcome and Announcements - Dean Thames
*Hymn No. 182 - We Have Come at Christ’s Own Bidding (Hyfrydol)
*Call to Worship - Otis Byrd, Jr
*Invocation
Reading - Exodus 34:29-25
Moses came down from Mount Sinai. As he came down from the mountain with the two tablets of the covenant in his hand, Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God. When Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, the skin of his face was shining, and they were afraid to come near him. But Moses called to them; and Aaron and all the leaders of the congregation returned to him, and Moses spoke with them. Afterwards all the Israelites came near, and he gave them in commandment all that God had spoken with him on Mount Sinai. When Moses had finished speaking with them, he put a veil on his face; but whenever Moses went in before God to speak with God, he would take the veil off, until he came out; and when he came out, and told the Israelites what he had been commanded, the Israelites would see the face of Moses, that the skin of his face was shining; and Moses would put the veil on his face again, until he went in to speak with God.
Anthem - Beautiful Savior (Silesian folk melody)
Beautiful Savior, Lord of all creation, Son of God and Mary’s child: truly I’d love thee, truly I’d serve thee, light of my soul, my joy, my crown. Lovely the sunshine, beautiful the moonlight, bright the sparkling stars on high; Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines clearer than all the angels in the sky do. Beautiful Savior, Lord of all creation, Son of God and Mary’s child: glory and honor, praise, adoration, now and forevermore be thine! (Translation by Joseph A. Seiss and Madeleine Forell Marshall)
Reading - Luke 9:28-36
Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. They appeared in glory and were speaking of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. Now Peter and his companions were weighed down with sleep; but since they had stayed awake, they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. Just as they were leaving him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah” —not knowing what he said. While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were terrified as they entered the cloud. Then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!” When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and in those days told no one any of the things they had seen.
Sermon - “Glow” by Dean Boden
*Hymn No. 168 - O Radiant Christ, Incarnate Word (Dickinson College)
Prayers of the People
One: God of love and mercy,
All: Hear our prayer.
Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
Choral Response - Love Is Little (Shaker tune) arranged by Kevin Siegfried
Love is little, love is low, love will make my spirit grow. Grow in peace, grow in light, love will do the thing that's right.
*Exchange of the Peace
One: The peace of God be always with you.
All:And also with you.
Offertory Sentence
Music at the Offering - Why Do We Sing by Gale Jones Murphy
Why do we sing when no one is list’ning? Why do we sing when nobody cares? Why do we sing when we could be doing something else or pursuing the things of this world? Why do we sing? Does our song make a difference? Why do we sing? Is our singing in vain? Why do we sing? Is God getting the glory? Are we telling the story to lift up God’s name? We must sing ‘cause we cannot keep silent. We must sing ‘cause God gave us the song. We must sing for God has redeemed us. We must sing praises to our God. Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise God all creatures here below. Praise God above, ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Doxology - Lasst uns erfreuen
Praise God from whom all blessings flow, praise God all creatures here below, alleluia, alleluia. Praise God above ye heavenly hosts, Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
*Prayer for Princeton
O Eternal God, the source of life and light for all peoples, we pray you would endow this University with your grace and wisdom: give inspiration and understanding to those who teach and to those who learn; grant vision to its trustees and administrators; to all who work here and to all who bear her name give your guiding Spirit of sacrificial courage and loving service. Amen.
*Hymn No. 184 - O Wondrous Sight, O Vision Fair (Deo Gracias)
*Benediction
Voluntary - Prelude on Hyfrydol
Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) with John Ahern GS, organist
Black History Month Music Series. In February, the Chapel Choir features music by Black composers in various genres. Our goal is to venture off the well-worn path of choral arrangements of traditional spirituals into a more complex musical world. We recognize that Black history is far more expansive and vibrant than the centuries of slavery and oppression in the United States. Black history is rich and varied, spans the globe over millennia, and has stories to tell of joy and liberation, not just struggle. This month we will share some of these stories, and we recommit to our goal of including historically marginalized composers throughout the year.
About our featured composer: Gale Jones Murphy, a native of Memphis, Tennessee, is a former music educator at Forest Lake Adventist Academy. Having earned accolades in music education circles as a skilled teacher of piano, choral conducting, and vocal pedagogy, Ms. Murphy now holds the position of Director of Music and Education for the Negro Spiritual Scholarship Foundation of Orlando. She is also the appointed pianist and clinician at the famed Hampton's Minister's Conference/Choir Directors and Organists Guild, held each summer in Hampton, Virginia. Ms. Murphy has written more than four hundred and fifty compositions, and has a large body of art and recital song arrangements to her credit as well.
We welcome guest organist John Ahern this morning. John is a PhD candidate studying the history of Renaissance music at Princeton University. He graduated with his BA in music from Stanford University, where he studied piano with George Barth, organ with Robert Huw Morgan, and harpsichord with Elaine Thornburgh. He has directed choirs and played organ in several churches, both in and out of the New Jersey area, and he has also recently been delighted to sing and play with choral ensembles at Princeton University. He lives with his wife and son in Princeton.
University Chapel Staff: The Rev. Alison L. Boden, Ph.D., Dean of Religious Life and of the Chapel; The Rev. Dr. Theresa S. Thames, Associate Dean of Religious Life and of the Chapel; Nicole Aldrich, Director of Chapel Music and of the Chapel Choir; Eric Plutz, University Organist; Elizabeth Powers, Chapel Administrator; Otis Byrd, Jr. Seminary Intern; Edgar Gomez, Sexton; Lisa McGurr, Sexton
The University Chapel is a welcoming community of faith. We gather to sing God's praises, to hear God's living Word, to seek justice, and to proclaim God's love for all people. Every Sunday of every month the congregation is invited to bring non-perishable food items to be donated to Arm in Arm. If you are interested in making a contribution toward Sunday flowers in the chapel as a memorial, please contact Liz Powers for details at 609-258-3048. The offering this morning will go Church Women United. Church Women United sponsors a World Day of Prayer Service on the first Friday of March each year. Women and men of many faith traditions in more than 170 countries and regions join in a common day of prayer.
Calendar:
Sunday February 27, 2022, 1:30 p.m. Hallelujah Church @ Princeton, Murray-Dodge Hall 104 — A service of exciting worship, inspiring music, and a place of grace where love, hope and faith come alive.
Wednesday March 2, 2022, 8:00 a.m. University Chapel Ash Wednesday Service with imposition of ashes and communion
Wednesay, March 2, 2022, 2:00 noon. Hour of Power, Murray-Dodge Hall 104—an interdenominational weekly Christian service of praise, prayer, music, and proclamation.
Thursday, March 3, 2022, 12:30 p.m., After Noon Concert Series—The performers will be Mina Choi & Friends.
Sunday March 6, 2022, 11:00 a.m. University Chapel Service with communion. The preacher will be Dean Thames.
For additional information please visit chapel.princeton.edu or call 609-258 3047.
