A Celebration of Life for Steven Noel Sorensen January 25, 1945–November 13, 2020

December 12, 1:00 p.m.

First Congregational Church of Minnesota, UCC

To join the service this afternoon, click this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82477930160?pwd=UkZLYkR4ZkF3SGNKdlh0NUx4TUF2UT09, which includes the password. To dial in by phone, call 1-312-626-6799. When prompted, enter 82477930160# Next, you will be prompted to enter your participant ID or to push #; simply push # again. You should not need a passcode, but every once in a while, people are asked for one. Just in case it is: 281128. Prelude: Images of Steve’s life accompanied by music of the First Church Chancel Choir

Ubi Caritas by Maurice Duruflé Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart by Richard Dirksen Sicut Cervus by G.P. da Palestrina Ave Verum Corpus by W.A. Mozart Cantique de Jean Racine by Gabriel Fauré

None Other Lamb by Craig Courtney Greeting & Gathering Prayer Music: Byron Almén, medley of hymns Scripture Readings

Psalm 90:12 Matthew 11:28–30 2 Corinthians 4:7 Galatians 5:22–23

Music: Psalm 23, by Bobby McFerrin Reading: “God Saw You Getting Tired,” by Frances and Kathleen Coelho Eulogy: Chuck Gross Music: Byron Almén, medley of 60s and 70s music Remembrances At this time, we invite those present to share some brief memories and stories about Steve. If you wish to speak, please type your name in the chat, and we will call on you. We may not have time to hear from everyone; please know that we will also have time to share after the service. You are also welcome to use the chat function on Zoom throughout the service to remember Steve. Music: Sing Me to Heaven, by Daniel Gawthrop Sermon: Rev. Jane McBride Music: Ethan Edwards, cello; Sonata in G Major, ii. Grave con espressione, by Giovanni Sammartini Prayers of Thanksgiving & Lord’s Prayer Prayer of Commendation When the congregation can gather again for in-person worship, Steve’s ashes will be committed to the First Church columbarium. Music: May God Bless You and Keep You, by Peter C. Lutkin

Benediction Postlude: Images of Steve’s life accompanied by music of the First Church Chancel Choir Visitation Thanks to Maggie George, Cynthia Hendricks and Annie Schenck for their technical support of this service. Thank you to all who participated today, for your words of comfort, thoughts and prayers, food, kindness, warm gestures, and most of all honoring Steve. - Karen, Todd and family

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First Congregational Church of Minnesota, UCC • 500 8th Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 • 612-331-3816 • office@firstchurchmn.org; www.firstchurchmn.org Ministers The People of First Church Principal Minister Jane McBride: jmcbride@firstchurchmn.org; ext. 304; cell: 612-598-2432 Minister of Music Byron Almén: balmen@firstchurchmn.org; cell: 512-809-9789 Parish Administrator Sarah Tittle: office@firstchurchmn.org; cell: 612-205-9870 Facilities Manager Brad Schumann: bschumann@firstchurchmn.org; cell: 651-357-8082 Moderator Greg Hubinger: hubinger5@comcast.net; cell: 612-384-2631