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Worship and
Religious Education,
​SUNDAY 
December 20, 2020

Our online worship will be updated every Sunday morning by 10:00 a.m.


"Magnificat"

Family Worship

​Virtual Worship Service
Community Church of Chapel Hill, Unitarian Universalist
“Magnificat” by John Rutter
Glenn Mehrbach, Music Director
Kathy Putnam, Worship Associate
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Opening Screen -
00:00
Words of Welcome (Kathy Putnam) -
00:05
Opening Hymn: #253 O Come, All Ye Faithful -
00:44
Call to Worship (Kathy Putnam) -
2:59
“Magnificat” Movement 1: Magnificat anima mea -
4:34
Movement 2: Of a Rose, a lovely Rose -
11:48
Chalice Lighting -
15:45
Lighting the Fourth Advent Candle (Kathy Putnam) -
16:45
“Magnificat” Movement 3: Quia fecit mihi magna -
18:27
Movement 4: Et misericordia -
23:09
Reading: “Christmas is Subversive” by Kendyl Gibbons (George Thompson and Mary LeMay) -
27:25
“Magnificat” Movement 6: Esurientes -
29:22
Movement 7: Gloria Patri -
34:53
Joys & Sorrows (Rev. Thom Belote) -
40:05
Closing Hymn: #245 Joy to the World! -
45:49
Extinguishing the Chalice (Rev. Thom Belote) -
47:15
Closing Song: Shalom -
47:50
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COMMUNITY CHURCH CHOIR

SOPRANO 1
Carol Parker
Katie Headley
Susan Siplon
SOPRANO 2
Deborah Klinger
Jane Provan
Lex Headley

ALTO 1
Linda Thompson
Marya Ilgen-Lieth
ALTO 2
Kirsten Bergman
Ro Mason

TENOR 1
Ivy Brezina
Mary LeMay
TENOR 2
Steve Day
Scott Provan

BASS 1
Larry Mason
George Thompson
BASS 2
Josh Socolar
Brian Moyer

Glenn Mehrbach, Conductor
Ariadna Nancianceno, Choir Pianist
Kristin Trangsrud, Piano Secondo

SOLOISTS
2. Of a Rose, a Lovely Rose:
Lex Headley, Soprano 1
Jane Provan, Soprano 2
Marya Ilgen-Lieth, Alto
Ivy Brezina, Tenor
Josh Socolar, Bass
3. Quia fecit mihi magna:
Soprano and Tenor Carol Parker and Steve Day
4. Et misericordia:
Soprano Susan Siplon
6. Esurientes:
Soprano Katie Headley
7. Gloria Patri:
Soprano Deborah Klinger
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​Special Thanks to today’s Community Church Virtual Choir: Jena Kaizen, Eileen Regan, Ginger Long, Amy Glazier, Scott T. Provan, Ed Steffes, Scott B. Provan
"Stillness and Light"
Marion Hirsch & Kat Good

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​The Community Church of Chapel Hill, Unitarian Universalist
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  • HOME
  • GIVE
    • Annual Pledge Drive 2025-2026
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      • The Reverend charlie kast Ministerial Development Fund
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      • BOARD OF TRUSTEES CANDIDATE SLATE 2025
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      • Caring Ministry
      • Living Our Covenant with Intention
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    • Our History >
      • Congregational Award Recipients
    • About Unitarian Universalism >
      • The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA)
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      • Southeast District of the UUA >
        • Building On Our Legacy Capital Fund
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      • Recording of Past Services
      • Wednesday Vespers
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      • Community Church Choir
      • Community Church Singers
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      • Choir Sunday 2025
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      • Registration and Parent Cooperative >
        • Registration
        • Parent Cooperative Information
        • Parent Cooperative Requirement
    • Ready for RE, a visual guide
    • Children's Program
    • Youth Program >
      • Sunday Programs for youth
      • Bridging
      • Youth Staff Internship Program
      • Sarah Elizabeth Insch Church Youth Leadership Program >
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        • Insch Program History
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        • Insch Associates
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    • Chalice Camp 2026
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    • Ongoing Racial Equity Work
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    • Community Service Ministry >
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      • Holiday Meals
      • School Supplies / Backpacks Drive
      • Charles House
      • Habitat For Humanity Outreach
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      • TABLE
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    • Immigrant Justice Initiative
    • Share the Plate
    • Side with Love Ministry
    • Charles M. Jones Peace & Justice Committee
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    • The Mountain Retreat
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