Circular Congregational Church, founded in 1681, is a progressive and inclusive congregation of the United Church of Christ, located in Charleston, SC.
Circular Congregational Church
This podcast accompanies the self-guided Advent walk in the Circular churchyard.
This podcast accompanies the self-guided Advent walk in the Circular churchyard.
July 26, 2020 Welcome/Announcements by Jonathan Wright and Carl Ahlert, Candle Lighting by Kibru Stanfield, Children's Welcome by JoAnne Marcell, Call to Worship by Dorothy Day, read by Tim Taylor, ‘People say, what is the sense of our small effort?', Hymn: “Help Us to Accept Each Other,” words copyright © 1975 by Hope Publishing Co., Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved. Used by permission, Sung by JoAnne Marcell, Laura Kohler, Russ Lawton, and Bill Simpson, Prayer of Confession by Taylor, Anthem: “Oh the Comfort” by Peter Amidon, used by permission, sung by JoAnne Marcell, Elaine Simpson, Betty Taylor, Judy Hammett, Bill Simpson, JC Davidson, Karl Peterson, Mark Lazzaro, Scripture Reading: Romans 8.26-31 Read by Bill Simpson, Teaching: “The Gospel of the Peloton” Stephanie Hunt, Musical Meditation: “The Lamb” (excerpt) by Peter Matthew, Morningstar Publications, sung by Annette Sherman, soprano: Lawrence Skrobacs, piano, Offering, Offertory: “Minuet from L'arlesienne” by Bizet, played by Ellie Jos, violin, Judy Hammett, piano Used with permission – Last Resort Publishing - www.lastresortpublishing.com, Pastoral Prayer by Hunt, “The Lord's Prayer” played by Judy Hammett, Hymn: “Blessed Be the Tie That Binds” sung by JoAnne Marcell, Laura Kohler, Bill Simpson, Russ Lawton, Benediction by Hunt, Postlude: “Hyfrydol” arr. Hammett played by Hammett
July 26, 2020 Welcome/Announcements by Jonathan Wright and Carl Ahlert, Candle Lighting by Kibru Stanfield, Children’s Welcome by JoAnne Marcell, Call to Worship by Dorothy Day, read by Tim Taylor, ‘People say, what is the sense of our small effort?’, Hymn: “Help Us to Accept Each Other,” words copyright © 1975 by Hope Publishing Co., Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved. Used by permission, Sung by JoAnne Marcell, Laura Kohler, Russ Lawton, and Bill Simpson, Prayer of Confession by Taylor, Anthem: “Oh the Comfort” by Peter Amidon, used by permission, sung by JoAnne Marcell, Elaine Simpson, Betty Taylor, Judy Hammett, Bill Simpson, JC Davidson, Karl Peterson, Mark Lazzaro, Scripture Reading: Romans 8.26-31 Read by Bill Simpson, Teaching: “The Gospel of the Peloton” Stephanie Hunt, Musical Meditation: “The Lamb” (excerpt) by Peter Matthew, Morningstar Publications, sung by Annette Sherman, soprano: Lawrence Skrobacs, piano, Offering, Offertory: “Minuet from L'arlesienne” by Bizet, played by Ellie Jos, violin, Judy Hammett, piano Used with permission – Last Resort Publishing - www.lastresortpublishing.com, Pastoral Prayer by Hunt, “The Lord’s Prayer” played by Judy Hammett, Hymn: “Blessed Be the Tie That Binds” sung by JoAnne Marcell, Laura Kohler, Bill Simpson, Russ Lawton, Benediction by Hunt, Postlude: “Hyfrydol” arr. Hammett played by Hammett
Sunday Morning Service, March 8, 2020, 11 a.m. Welcome by Jeremy Rutledge Music for Quieting: "Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley" spiritual sung by J. C. Davidson Prayer of Confession and Renewal of Life by Marjory Wentworth Matthew 6.25-34 read by Janet Maragioglio Teaching: "My preacher is a bluebird, my therapist a wren" by Jeremy Rutledge Benediction
Sunday Morning Service, March 8, 2020, 11 a.m. Welcome by Jeremy Rutledge Music for Quieting: "Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley" spiritual sung by J. C. Davidson Prayer of Confession and Renewal of Life by Marjory Wentworth Matthew 6.25-34 read by Janet Maragioglio Teaching: "My preacher is a bluebird, my therapist a wren" by Jeremy Rutledge Benediction
Sunday Morning Service, 1March 2020, 11 a.m. Welcome by Jeremy Rutledge and announcements Canon of Praise (Bach) by Women's Choir Call to Worship and Prayer of Confession by Stephanie Hunt Create in Me a Clean Heart (Freylinghausen, arranged by Christiansen) by Choir Children's Welcome by Larissa Bortz Matthew 4:1-11 read by Ginger Doubt Meditation: "Dual Citizenship" (Start at 22:40) by Jeremy Rutledge Musical reflection by Susan Parsons Prayer by Jeremy Rutledge.
Sunday Morning Service, 1March 2020, 11 a.m. Welcome by Jeremy Rutledge and announcements Canon of Praise (Bach) by Women’s Choir Call to Worship and Prayer of Confession by Stephanie Hunt Create in Me a Clean Heart (Freylinghausen, arranged by Christiansen) by Choir Children’s Welcome by Larissa Bortz Matthew 4:1-11 read by Ginger Doubt Meditation: "Dual Citizenship" (Start at 22:40) by Jeremy Rutledge Musical reflection by Susan Parsons Prayer by Jeremy Rutledge.
Sunday Morning Service, 23 February 2020, 11 a.m. Music for Gathering by The Kleztonians, Welcome by Jeremy Rutledge, Music for Quieting: “Walking Up to God's Highway,” by The Kleztonians & Choir, Unison Call to Worship by Linda Mayo-Perez Williams, Prayer of Confession and Renewal of Life by Linda Mayo-Perez Williams, Anthem: “We Believe That This Is Jesus” Spiritual, Children's Welcome by Kristen Johnson, Scripture: Psalm 150 read by Hal Truesdale, Meditation: “The World Makes Its Own Music” by Jeremy Rutledge, Musical Reflection by The Kleztonians, Offertory by The Kleztonians, Hymn “We Are Marching in the Light of God”, Pastoral Prayer and Benediction by Jeremy Rutledge.
Sunday Morning Service, 23 February 2020, 11 a.m. Music for Gathering by The Kleztonians, Welcome by Jeremy Rutledge, Music for Quieting: “Walking Up to God’s Highway,” by The Kleztonians & Choir, Unison Call to Worship by Linda Mayo-Perez Williams, Prayer of Confession and Renewal of Life by Linda Mayo-Perez Williams, Anthem: “We Believe That This Is Jesus” Spiritual, Children’s Welcome by Kristen Johnson, Scripture: Psalm 150 read by Hal Truesdale, Meditation: “The World Makes Its Own Music” by Jeremy Rutledge, Musical Reflection by The Kleztonians, Offertory by The Kleztonians, Hymn “We Are Marching in the Light of God”, Pastoral Prayer and Benediction by Jeremy Rutledge.
Sunday Morning Service, February 16, 2020 11 a.m. Welcome by The Rev. Dr. Jeremy Rutledge Music for Quieting Traumerei by Schumann, Jos & Hammett Unison Call to Worship adapted from “The Failure of War', by Wendell Berry, Bart Saylor Prayer of Confession by Bart Saylor Anthem: Cantique de Jeane Racine, words by Jean Racine, music by Gabriel Fauré, Choir Scripture: Luke 6.27-36, Clara Benson Teaching: “Love Your Enemies' by the Reverend Dr. Jeremy Rutledge Musical Reflection: Hammett, Doxology, Choir and Congregation Pastoral Prayer, the Reverend Dr. Jeremy Rutledge Hymn # 581, Lead Us from Death to Life, vs. 1 & 3, Congregation Benediction by the Reverend Dr. Jeremy Rutledge
Sunday Morning Service, February 16, 2020 11 a.m. Welcome by The Rev. Dr. Jeremy Rutledge Music for Quieting Traumerei by Schumann, Jos & Hammett Unison Call to Worship adapted from “The Failure of War’, by Wendell Berry, Bart Saylor Prayer of Confession by Bart Saylor Anthem: Cantique de Jeane Racine, words by Jean Racine, music by Gabriel Fauré, Choir Scripture: Luke 6.27-36, Clara Benson Teaching: “Love Your Enemies’ by the Reverend Dr. Jeremy Rutledge Musical Reflection: Hammett, Doxology, Choir and Congregation Pastoral Prayer, the Reverend Dr. Jeremy Rutledge Hymn # 581, Lead Us from Death to Life, vs. 1 & 3, Congregation Benediction by the Reverend Dr. Jeremy Rutledge
Sunday Morning Service, 9 February 2020, 11 a.m. Welcome and announcements by Jeremy Rutledge Morning Has Broken (Gaelic folk tune) by Women's Choir Call to Worship and Prayer of Confession by Chris Hernandez The Morning Trumpet, from the Sacred Harp, by Men's Choir Children's Welcome by Chris Hernandez Luke 17.20-21 and 2 Corinthians 5.17 read by Skip Johnson Teaching: "Nobody Said We Couldn't Look Good Doing It" (Start at 18:00) by Jeremy Rutledge Canticle of the Spirit by Anna Mims and Mary Alice Bogue Prayer and benediction by Jeremy Rutledge
Sunday Morning Service, 9 February 2020, 11 a.m. Welcome and announcements by Jeremy Rutledge Morning Has Broken (Gaelic folk tune) by Women’s Choir Call to Worship and Prayer of Confession by Chris Hernandez The Morning Trumpet, from the Sacred Harp, by Men’s Choir Children’s Welcome by Chris Hernandez Luke 17.20-21 and 2 Corinthians 5.17 read by Skip Johnson Teaching: "Nobody Said We Couldn’t Look Good Doing It" (Start at 18:00) by Jeremy Rutledge Canticle of the Spirit by Anna Mims and Mary Alice Bogue Prayer and benediction by Jeremy Rutledge
Sunday Morning Service, February 2, 2020, 11 a.m. Welcome by Jeremy Rutledge, Call to Worship and Prayer of Confession by Barbara Cole, Anthem the 23rd Psalm by Choir, Isaiah 42:1-9 read by Carter Hudgins, Meditation: "Works in Progress" by Jeremy Rutledge, Offertory music by Tara Spurling and Eric Hansel, Pastoral Prayer by Jeremy Rutledge, The Lord's Prayer sung by congregation.
Sunday Morning Service, February 2, 2020, 11 a.m. Welcome by Jeremy Rutledge, Call to Worship and Prayer of Confession by Barbara Cole, Anthem the 23rd Psalm by Choir, Isaiah 42:1-9 read by Carter Hudgins, Meditation: "Works in Progress" by Jeremy Rutledge, Offertory music by Tara Spurling and Eric Hansel, Pastoral Prayer by Jeremy Rutledge, The Lord’s Prayer sung by congregation.
Sunday Morning Service, January 26, 2020, 11am Welcome by Kayann Januchowski Announcements Choir: "I Woke Up This Morning" Hymn: "Jesus Calls Us, o'er the Tumult" Prayer of Confession and Renewal of Life by Emilie Woody Choir: "Lone Wild Bird" Children's Welcome by JoAnne Marcell Psalm 27:1, 4-9, Matthew 4:18-23 read by Bill Simpson Teaching: "Sheltering and Following," by The Rev. Clara Benson Pastoral Prayer and Benediction by The Rev. Clara Benson
Sunday Morning Service, January 26, 2020, 11am Welcome by Kayann Januchowski Announcements Choir: "I Woke Up This Morning" Hymn: "Jesus Calls Us, o'er the Tumult" Prayer of Confession and Renewal of Life by Emilie Woody Choir: "Lone Wild Bird" Children's Welcome by JoAnne Marcell Psalm 27:1, 4-9, Matthew 4:18-23 read by Bill Simpson Teaching: "Sheltering and Following," by The Rev. Clara Benson Pastoral Prayer and Benediction by The Rev. Clara Benson
Sunday Morning Service, January 19, 2020 11 a.m., Welcome by The Rev. Dr. Jeremy Rutledge, Music for Quieting: If I Have Been a Source of Pain, O God, Choir, Unison Call to Worship: from “The Radical King' edited and introduced by Cornel West, led by The Rev. Dr. Jeremy Rutledge, Hymn #30, Colorful Creator, by Congregation, Prayer of Confession and Renewal of Life, Rutledge, Hymn # 588, Let Justice Flow like Streams, Sung by the Congregation, Scripture: Scripture: Amos 5.21-24, and Matthew 22.35-39, by Hal Truesdale, Teaching: The Power in You: Advancing the Dream by Dr. Bernard Powers, Musical Reflection: By Hammett, Doxology, Sung by the Congregation, Pastoral Prayer, The Rev. Dr. Jeremy Rutledge, Hymn # 570, We Shall Overcome, Sung by the Congregation, Benediction, The Rev. Dr. Jeremy Rutledge.
Sunday Morning Service, January 19, 2020 11 a.m., Welcome by The Rev. Dr. Jeremy Rutledge, Music for Quieting: If I Have Been a Source of Pain, O God, Choir, Unison Call to Worship: from “The Radical King’ edited and introduced by Cornel West, led by The Rev. Dr. Jeremy Rutledge, Hymn #30, Colorful Creator, by Congregation, Prayer of Confession and Renewal of Life, Rutledge, Hymn # 588, Let Justice Flow like Streams, Sung by the Congregation, Scripture: Scripture: Amos 5.21-24, and Matthew 22.35-39, by Hal Truesdale, Teaching: The Power in You: Advancing the Dream by Dr. Bernard Powers, Musical Reflection: By Hammett, Doxology, Sung by the Congregation, Pastoral Prayer, The Rev. Dr. Jeremy Rutledge, Hymn # 570, We Shall Overcome, Sung by the Congregation, Benediction, The Rev. Dr. Jeremy Rutledge.
Sunday Morning Service, 12 January 2020, 11 a.m. Welcome by Jeremy Rutledge, Music for Quieting: "O Radiant Christ, Incarnate Word” by Choir, Call to Worship and Prayer of Confession by Michael Griffin, Anthem: “Now Let Every Tongue Adore Thee” by Bach, Children's Welcome by Conway Saylor, Hymn “Lord Make Us Servants of Your Peace”, Scripture: Matt 26.50b-52 read by Donna Hudgins, Meditation: “when God spoke clearly” by Jeremy Rutledge, Musical Reflection by Judy Hammett, Offertory: “Fantasia on Forest Green” by Judy Hammett, “Doxology” by Judy Hammett, Pastoral Prayer and Benediction by Jeremy Rutledge.
Sunday Morning Service, 12 January 2020, 11 a.m. Welcome by Jeremy Rutledge, Music for Quieting: "O Radiant Christ, Incarnate Word” by Choir, Call to Worship and Prayer of Confession by Michael Griffin, Anthem: “Now Let Every Tongue Adore Thee” by Bach, Children’s Welcome by Conway Saylor, Hymn “Lord Make Us Servants of Your Peace”, Scripture: Matt 26.50b-52 read by Donna Hudgins, Meditation: “when God spoke clearly” by Jeremy Rutledge, Musical Reflection by Judy Hammett, Offertory: “Fantasia on Forest Green” by Judy Hammett, “Doxology” by Judy Hammett, Pastoral Prayer and Benediction by Jeremy Rutledge.
Sunday Morning Service, January 5, 2020, 11 a.m. Welcome by Jeremy Rutledge Music for Quieting: "Laudate Dominum" by Mozart, Lara D'Eugenio, soloist and Doug Farmer, clarinet Prayer of Confession by Marjorie Wentworth Anthem: "The Shepherd's Farewell" sung by Circular Choir Matthew 2.1-12 read by Clara Benson Meditation: "A Gift to the Earth and Our Children" by Jeremy Rutledge
Sunday Morning Service, January 5, 2020, 11 a.m. Welcome by Jeremy Rutledge Music for Quieting: "Laudate Dominum" by Mozart, Lara D'Eugenio, soloist and Doug Farmer, clarinet Prayer of Confession by Marjorie Wentworth Anthem: "The Shepherd's Farewell" sung by Circular Choir Matthew 2.1-12 read by Clara Benson Meditation: "A Gift to the Earth and Our Children" by Jeremy Rutledge
Sunday Morning Service, 29 December 2019, 11 a.m. Welcome by Tyler Ung Music for Quieting, In the Bleak Midwinter by Bart Saylor Call to Worship and Prayer of Confession by Stephanie Hunt All Through the Night by Bart and Conway Saylor Children's Welcome by Susan Dunn Psalm 148 read by Skip Johnson Teaching: "One More Silent Night" (Start at 16:15) by Tyler Ung Musical reflection by Judy Hammett Prayer and benediction by Tyler Ung.
Sunday Morning Service, 29 December 2019, 11 a.m. Welcome by Tyler Ung Music for Quieting, In the Bleak Midwinter by Bart Saylor Call to Worship and Prayer of Confession by Stephanie Hunt All Through the Night by Bart and Conway Saylor Children’s Welcome by Susan Dunn Psalm 148 read by Skip Johnson Teaching: "One More Silent Night" (Start at 16:15) by Tyler Ung Musical reflection by Judy Hammett Prayer and benediction by Tyler Ung.
This Christmas Eve service was run by our youth. Both the Prayer of Confession and the Call to Worship were written by the confirmation class. Also, some music was performed by youth. The pageant is included, which was run by children. *You may hear some out of place humming or singing. One of the emcees of the pageant really enjoyed the music and he had a microphone, so the recording system up. We decided to leave it in and include it as part of our youth led service.
This Christmas Eve service was run by our youth. Both the Prayer of Confession and the Call to Worship were written by the confirmation class. Also, some music was performed by youth. The pageant is included, which was run by children. *You may hear some out of place humming or singing. One of the emcees of the pageant really enjoyed the music and he had a microphone, so the recording system up. We decided to leave it in and include it as part of our youth led service.
Sunday Morning Service, December 22, 2019. 11 a.m. Welcome by Rev. Dr. Jeremy Rutledge Music for Quieting: “Hodie” by Choir & harpist, Holly Avesian Call to Worship & Prayer of Confession and Renewal by Bart Saylor Children's Welcome by Jennifer Wicker Matthew 1:18-23 read by Debbie Easterling Teaching: “Waiting for a Child,” by Rev. Dr. Jeremy Rutledge “Christmas Lullaby” by Choir & harpist Pastoral Prayer by Rutledge Hymn: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” Benediction by Rutledge
Sunday Morning Service, December 22, 2019. 11 a.m. Welcome by Rev. Dr. Jeremy Rutledge Music for Quieting: “Hodie” by Choir & harpist, Holly Avesian Call to Worship & Prayer of Confession and Renewal by Bart Saylor Children’s Welcome by Jennifer Wicker Matthew 1:18-23 read by Debbie Easterling Teaching: “Waiting for a Child,” by Rev. Dr. Jeremy Rutledge “Christmas Lullaby” by Choir & harpist Pastoral Prayer by Rutledge Hymn: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” Benediction by Rutledge
Sunday Morning Service, November 3, 2019 11 a.m., Welcome by The Rev. Dr. Jeremy Rutledge, Introit: I Wonder as I Wonder, Faith Sherman, Unison Call to Worship: by Linda Mayo -Perez Williams, Hymn #5 Supplimental, See Amid the Winter's Snow, by Congregation, Prayer of Confession by Linda Mayo-Perez Williams, Anthem: Magnificat Movement 1, Magnificat Movement 2, Annette Sherman & Faith Sherman, soloists and Choir, Hymn # 131, It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, vs 1-4, Scripture: Luke 1.46b-55 Hal Truesdale, The Magnificat, Movement 3, Reflection: “Mary's Song and Our Own”: by the Reverend Dr. Jeremy Rutledge, Musical Meditation: Micah Gangwer, soloist Offertory: Greensleeves by Gangwer, Gangwer, O'Malley# 591, Hammett, Doxology, Choir & Congregation, Prayers for the Church and the World, The Rev. Dr. Jeremy Rutledge, Hymn # 132, vs. 1 & 3 Joy to the world, Choir & Congregation, Benediction the Reverend Dr. Jeremy Rutledge, Choral Amen: The Magnificat, Movements 5 & 6.
Sunday Morning Service, November 3, 2019 11 a.m., Welcome by The Rev. Dr. Jeremy Rutledge, Introit: I Wonder as I Wonder, Faith Sherman, Unison Call to Worship: by Linda Mayo -Perez Williams, Hymn #5 Supplimental, See Amid the Winter’s Snow, by Congregation, Prayer of Confession by Linda Mayo-Perez Williams, Anthem: Magnificat Movement 1, Magnificat Movement 2, Annette Sherman & Faith Sherman, soloists and Choir, Hymn # 131, It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, vs 1-4, Scripture: Luke 1.46b-55 Hal Truesdale, The Magnificat, Movement 3, Reflection: “Mary’s Song and Our Own”: by the Reverend Dr. Jeremy Rutledge, Musical Meditation: Micah Gangwer, soloist Offertory: Greensleeves by Gangwer, Gangwer, O’Malley# 591, Hammett, Doxology, Choir & Congregation, Prayers for the Church and the World, The Rev. Dr. Jeremy Rutledge, Hymn # 132, vs. 1 & 3 Joy to the world, Choir & Congregation, Benediction the Reverend Dr. Jeremy Rutledge, Choral Amen: The Magnificat, Movements 5 & 6.
Sunday Morning Service, December 8, 2019, 11 a.m. Welcome by Jeremy Rutledge Music for Quieting: "The Virgin Slumber Song" solo by Laura Kohler Prayer of Confession and Renewal of Life by Chris Hernandez Anthem: "E'en So Lord Jesus, Quickly Come" sung by Circular Choir Isaiah 43.19 and Matthew 3.1-12 read by Peggy Welty Teaching: "Liberal Religion for Illiberal Times" by Jeremy Rutledge Musical Reflection: "Coventry Carol" by played by Jos and Hammett Benediction
Sunday Morning Service, December 8, 2019, 11 a.m. Welcome by Jeremy Rutledge Music for Quieting: "The Virgin Slumber Song" solo by Laura Kohler Prayer of Confession and Renewal of Life by Chris Hernandez Anthem: "E'en So Lord Jesus, Quickly Come" sung by Circular Choir Isaiah 43.19 and Matthew 3.1-12 read by Peggy Welty Teaching: "Liberal Religion for Illiberal Times" by Jeremy Rutledge Musical Reflection: "Coventry Carol" by played by Jos and Hammett Benediction
Sunday Morning Service, 1 December 2019, 11 a.m. Welcome by Jeremy Rutledge Comfort, Comfort, O My People by Choir Lighting the Advent Candle by Bob & Mary Graham Call to Worship and Prayer of Confession by Barbara Cole O Come, O Come Emmanuel (French 15th Century) by Choir Children's Welcome by JoAnne Marcell Psalm 46 read by Donna Hudgins Meditation: "Advent's Deep Work" (Start at 18:45) by Jeremy Rutledge Musical reflection by Judy Hammett, Sweet Little Jesus Boy (Trad. Spiritual) by J.C. Davidson Prayer by Jeremy Rutledge
Sunday Morning Service, 1 December 2019, 11 a.m. Welcome by Jeremy Rutledge Comfort, Comfort, O My People by Choir Lighting the Advent Candle by Bob & Mary Graham Call to Worship and Prayer of Confession by Barbara Cole O Come, O Come Emmanuel (French 15th Century) by Choir Children’s Welcome by JoAnne Marcell Psalm 46 read by Donna Hudgins Meditation: "Advent’s Deep Work" (Start at 18:45) by Jeremy Rutledge Musical reflection by Judy Hammett, Sweet Little Jesus Boy (Trad. Spiritual) by J.C. Davidson Prayer by Jeremy Rutledge
Sunday Morning Service, 24 November 2019, 11 a.m. Welcome by Kayann Januchowski, Music for Thanksgiving: “All Creatures of Our God” 17th Century by Women's Choir, Call to Worship by Jennifer Wicker, Prayer of Confession by Larissa Bortz, Anthem: “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” Trad., arr. Wilberg, Children's Welcome by Conway Saylor, Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Psalm 46 read by Inara O'Gorman, Teaching: “Mary or Martha: The Choices We Make” by Susan Dunn, Offertory: “The Heav'ns Resounding“ by Beethoven, Doxology #591, Pastoral Prayer by Susan Dunn, Hymn #181 “You are the Salt for the Earth, O People”, Benediction by Barbara Gilbert.
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