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Program

The Rt. Rev. Eugene Taylor Sutton
Presider

Cantor Olivia Brodsky
Preacher

Rabbi Samuel Stahl & Richard Spivak
Readers

The Chautauqua Choir

Sonya Subbayya Sutton
Director & Organist

Owen Reyda
Organist


Sunday Morning Worship

We invite you to quietly prepare your hearts for worship during the Prelude.

*Denotes that the congregation is invited to rise in body or spirit. It is our custom to sing the first and last verses of hymns in unison; the interior verses may be sung in parts.


Prelude

Prelude for the Opening of the New Synagogue in Berlin

Hugo Schwantzer, 1866


Welcome & Announcements

The Rt. Rev. Eugene Sutton


Call to Worship*

Mishkan T’Filah

May the door of this assembly be wide enough
to receive all who hunger for love, all who are lonely for friendship.
May it welcome all who have cares to unburden,
thanks to express, hopes to nurture.

May the door of this assembly be narrow enough
to shut out pettiness and pride, envy and enmity.
May its threshold be no stumbling block
to young or straying feet.

May it be too high to admit complacency,
selfishness and harshness.
May this assembly be, for all who enter,
the doorway to a richer and more meaningful life.

Let us worship God!


Hymn*
"Holy, holy, holy!"

Nicæa, John Bacchus Dykes, 1861
Reginald Heber, 1827, alt.


Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee.
Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty;
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore Thee,
casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea!
Cherubim and seraphim, falling down before Thee,
who wert, and art, and evermore shall be.

Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
All thy works shall praise thy name in earth and sky and sea!
Holy, holy, holy; merciful and mighty;
God in three persons, blessed Trinity! Amen.


Prayer of Confession

The Nashuva Prayer Booklet

You know us, God, You know all our secrets.
You know our lies, the way we deceive
ourselves and others.
You know the mysteries of the universe and
the secrets of every soul. You know our
thoughts, our desires, our clandestine acts.
Nothing is hidden from You.
Forgive us:
For being unforgiving,
For the slander we spoke,
For our excesses in food and drink,
For lacking the courage to ask for forgiveness
from those we hurt,
For wanting what isn’t ours,
For excessive competitiveness,
For refusing to change,
For our selfishness,
For our stubbornness,
For ignoring You,
For hating others without cause,
For not listening to our hearts.
Forgive us, God, help us to repair our lives, our relationships,
our souls, our world. Amen.


Assurance of Pardon

May the God of all mercies release us of the weight of wrongdoing, heal us from scars of guilt, restore us in the image of the Eternal, and guide us along pathways of righteousness and shalom. Amen.

Blessed be the Merciful One who has heard the voice of our prayer!

To God be the glory. Alleluia!


The Passing of The Peace

May the peace of God be always with you. 
And also with you. 


You are invited to greet your neighbor saying, “Peace be with you.”


Anthem

Leonard Cohen

Hallelujah/Psalm 150


A Prayer For Healing From The Jewish Tradition

When Miriam was sick, her brother Moses prayed: “O God, heal her, please.”

We pray now for those who are ill:

Source of life, we pray: Heal them.

We pray for those who are afflicted by illness, anguish and pain.

Source of strength, we pray: Heal them.

Grant courage to those whose bodies are violated by illness and its pain.

Encourage them.

Grant strength and compassion to families and friends who give their loving care, support, and help to overcome the despair.

Strengthen them.

Grant insight to us, that we make our lives worthy, so that whatever comes, we may accept it bravely.

Bless and comfort us all.


A Prayer From The Christian Tradition: The Prayer that Jesus Taught

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, forever and ever. Amen.


Hymn*

"Hallelujah/Hinei Ma Tov" 

Tune: Seek Ye First


Invitation to the Offering


Offertory Anthem

“Bless the Lord, O my soul” 

John Dove, 2000
Text: Psalm 104

Bless the Lord, O my soul. Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: Who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain. Bless the Lord, O my soul, Who layest the beams of his chambers in the waters: Bless the Lord, O my soul, Who maketh the clouds his chariot: Who walketh upon the wings of the wind: Who maketh his angels’ spirits. His ministers a flaming fire.


Presentation of the Offering 

Our Sunday offering supports not only the ministry of Chautauqua Institution’s Department of Religion, but also a tithe of your contribution is directed to organizations that meet the urgent needs of our neighbors in Chautauqua County. We thank you for your generosity! Gifts and offerings may be made by check payable to the Department of Religion, or you may donate online by visiting https://giving.chq.org/religion.


The Doxology*

Old 100th


Reading From Scripture

I Samuel 16:10-23


Sermon
Music as a Gateway for Spirituality

Cantor Olivia Brodsky


Hymn*
“When in Our Music God is Glorified”

ENGELBERG


Benediction and Dismissal


Postlude
Miriam’s Dance

Joel Martinson, 1994


You are invited to remain seated for the postlude.

Today's Preacher
Announcements

This program is made possible by the generous support of The J. Everett Hall Memorial Chaplaincy and the Randell-Hall Memorial Chaplaincy.


Flower Dedications

The flowers on the stage are given …

… in loving memory of Dr. Noel A. and Mrs. Cynthiannne Calhoun, Jr., Dr. David Lester and Mrs. Martha Say, Samuel Lester Say and Anita Say Scherzer by their families.

… in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Charles Heinz, Peggy Heinz Reynolds, Sally Heinz Waddell and her husband, Robert N. Waddell, Frederick Charles “Skippy” Heinz, Jr., Barbara Heinz Hancock and her husband, James Pryor Hancock, Ginger Heinz Leslie and her husband Dr. M. Russell Leslie, Jr., by their children and families.

… in loving memory of Doris Goodrich Jones by Bill Cooper and Family.

… in honor and remembrance of members who have passed away over the past year, by the Episcopal Cottage

… and in loving memory of Thomas L. Snyder, Dorothy J. Snyder and James T. Snyder, and Patricia H. Snyder by the Snyder families.


Weekday Morning Worship at 9:15 A.M.
Amphitheater, Cantor Olivia Brodsky

Monday, July 20 – Action, Not Belief

Tuesday, July 21 – Jewish Identity as an Ethno-Religion

Wednesday, July 22 – The Biblical Origins of Zionism

Thursday, July 23 – Chaplain’s Faith Journey *at the Hall of Philosophy

Friday, July 24 – Communion service *at the Hall of Philosophy


Happening Today

4:30 p.m. Children's Worship (Ages 3–Grade 6)
Hall of Philosphy Grove - in the case of rain, Hall of Christ

5:15 p.m. Blessing of the Animals
Hall of Philosophy, Weather permitting

7 p.m. Palestine Park Tour
Near Miller Bell Tower, Weather permitting 

8 p.m. Sacred Song Service: Mother Earth
Amphitheater


Interfaith Lectures at 2 P.M.

Hall of Philosophy, The Ethics of Enough

Many faith traditions teach stewardship, restraint and reverence for creation — values often at odds with a culture of disposability. This week explores how religious wisdom can help us rethink consumption, repair, waste and our relationship to the material world. What practices cultivate gratitude and sufficiency? How do communities confront environmental injustice? And how might faithful collaboration inspire a shift from disposability to durability?

Monday, July 20 – Bill McKibben

Tuesday, July 21 – Sonya Cronin

Wednesday, July 22 – Rita Nakashima Brock

Thursday, July 23 – Leah Naomi Green


Join the Chautauqua Choir

Thu 6:15 p.m. Rehearsal at Fletcher Hall
Fri 6:15 p.m. Rehearsal at Fletcher Hall
Sat 6:15 p.m. Rehearsal at Fletcher Hall

Do you love to sing? Do you have some choral singing experience? We invite you to join us and sing on Sundays with the Chautauqua Choir, whether for one service or the whole season. You must attend at least one out of three weekly rehearsals (though attending more rehearsals are preferred). We ask that you plan to sing both Sunday Morning and Sunday Evening services when possible.

Questions can be directed to choir@chq.org or by calling the choir library at 716-357-6321. 


Join the Motet Choir

The Motet Choir, which leads our weekday worship services, comprises experienced auditioned singers who rehearse and perform a variety of works from the rich heritage of sacred choral music of the past and a diversity of styles from the present. Singers must have a background of choral singing experience with excellent vocal quality and sight-reading ability. Members of the Motet Choir are compensated in the form of a gate pass for the weeks that they sing in the choir. Interested singers should email choir@chq.org or call the choir library at 716-3576321 to schedule an audition for the 2026 Summer Season.


Chautauqua Institution
Department of Religion

Robert Wilson-Black
Director of Religion

The Rt. Rev. Eugene Taylor Sutton
Senior Pastor

Sonya Subbaya Sutton
Interim Director of Sacred Music

Carolyn Snider
Administrative Assistant

Owen Reyda
Organ Scholar

Alicen Roberts
Religion Intern

Image for Sunday Morning Worship
Program

The Rt. Rev. Eugene Taylor Sutton
Presider

Cantor Olivia Brodsky
Preacher

Rabbi Samuel Stahl & Richard Spivak
Readers

The Chautauqua Choir

Sonya Subbayya Sutton
Director & Organist

Owen Reyda
Organist


Sunday Morning Worship

We invite you to quietly prepare your hearts for worship during the Prelude.

*Denotes that the congregation is invited to rise in body or spirit. It is our custom to sing the first and last verses of hymns in unison; the interior verses may be sung in parts.


Prelude

Prelude for the Opening of the New Synagogue in Berlin

Hugo Schwantzer, 1866


Welcome & Announcements

The Rt. Rev. Eugene Sutton


Call to Worship*

Mishkan T’Filah

May the door of this assembly be wide enough
to receive all who hunger for love, all who are lonely for friendship.
May it welcome all who have cares to unburden,
thanks to express, hopes to nurture.

May the door of this assembly be narrow enough
to shut out pettiness and pride, envy and enmity.
May its threshold be no stumbling block
to young or straying feet.

May it be too high to admit complacency,
selfishness and harshness.
May this assembly be, for all who enter,
the doorway to a richer and more meaningful life.

Let us worship God!


Hymn*
"Holy, holy, holy!"

Nicæa, John Bacchus Dykes, 1861
Reginald Heber, 1827, alt.


Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee.
Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty;
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore Thee,
casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea!
Cherubim and seraphim, falling down before Thee,
who wert, and art, and evermore shall be.

Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
All thy works shall praise thy name in earth and sky and sea!
Holy, holy, holy; merciful and mighty;
God in three persons, blessed Trinity! Amen.


Prayer of Confession

The Nashuva Prayer Booklet

You know us, God, You know all our secrets.
You know our lies, the way we deceive
ourselves and others.
You know the mysteries of the universe and
the secrets of every soul. You know our
thoughts, our desires, our clandestine acts.
Nothing is hidden from You.
Forgive us:
For being unforgiving,
For the slander we spoke,
For our excesses in food and drink,
For lacking the courage to ask for forgiveness
from those we hurt,
For wanting what isn’t ours,
For excessive competitiveness,
For refusing to change,
For our selfishness,
For our stubbornness,
For ignoring You,
For hating others without cause,
For not listening to our hearts.
Forgive us, God, help us to repair our lives, our relationships,
our souls, our world. Amen.


Assurance of Pardon

May the God of all mercies release us of the weight of wrongdoing, heal us from scars of guilt, restore us in the image of the Eternal, and guide us along pathways of righteousness and shalom. Amen.

Blessed be the Merciful One who has heard the voice of our prayer!

To God be the glory. Alleluia!


The Passing of The Peace

May the peace of God be always with you. 
And also with you. 


You are invited to greet your neighbor saying, “Peace be with you.”


Anthem

Leonard Cohen

Hallelujah/Psalm 150


A Prayer For Healing From The Jewish Tradition

When Miriam was sick, her brother Moses prayed: “O God, heal her, please.”

We pray now for those who are ill:

Source of life, we pray: Heal them.

We pray for those who are afflicted by illness, anguish and pain.

Source of strength, we pray: Heal them.

Grant courage to those whose bodies are violated by illness and its pain.

Encourage them.

Grant strength and compassion to families and friends who give their loving care, support, and help to overcome the despair.

Strengthen them.

Grant insight to us, that we make our lives worthy, so that whatever comes, we may accept it bravely.

Bless and comfort us all.


A Prayer From The Christian Tradition: The Prayer that Jesus Taught

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, forever and ever. Amen.


Hymn*

"Hallelujah/Hinei Ma Tov" 

Tune: Seek Ye First


Invitation to the Offering


Offertory Anthem

“Bless the Lord, O my soul” 

John Dove, 2000
Text: Psalm 104

Bless the Lord, O my soul. Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: Who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain. Bless the Lord, O my soul, Who layest the beams of his chambers in the waters: Bless the Lord, O my soul, Who maketh the clouds his chariot: Who walketh upon the wings of the wind: Who maketh his angels’ spirits. His ministers a flaming fire.


Presentation of the Offering 

Our Sunday offering supports not only the ministry of Chautauqua Institution’s Department of Religion, but also a tithe of your contribution is directed to organizations that meet the urgent needs of our neighbors in Chautauqua County. We thank you for your generosity! Gifts and offerings may be made by check payable to the Department of Religion, or you may donate online by visiting https://giving.chq.org/religion.


The Doxology*

Old 100th


Reading From Scripture

I Samuel 16:10-23


Sermon
Music as a Gateway for Spirituality

Cantor Olivia Brodsky


Hymn*
“When in Our Music God is Glorified”

ENGELBERG


Benediction and Dismissal


Postlude
Miriam’s Dance

Joel Martinson, 1994


You are invited to remain seated for the postlude.

Today's Preacher
Announcements

This program is made possible by the generous support of The J. Everett Hall Memorial Chaplaincy and the Randell-Hall Memorial Chaplaincy.


Flower Dedications

The flowers on the stage are given …

… in loving memory of Dr. Noel A. and Mrs. Cynthiannne Calhoun, Jr., Dr. David Lester and Mrs. Martha Say, Samuel Lester Say and Anita Say Scherzer by their families.

… in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Charles Heinz, Peggy Heinz Reynolds, Sally Heinz Waddell and her husband, Robert N. Waddell, Frederick Charles “Skippy” Heinz, Jr., Barbara Heinz Hancock and her husband, James Pryor Hancock, Ginger Heinz Leslie and her husband Dr. M. Russell Leslie, Jr., by their children and families.

… in loving memory of Doris Goodrich Jones by Bill Cooper and Family.

… in honor and remembrance of members who have passed away over the past year, by the Episcopal Cottage

… and in loving memory of Thomas L. Snyder, Dorothy J. Snyder and James T. Snyder, and Patricia H. Snyder by the Snyder families.


Weekday Morning Worship at 9:15 A.M.
Amphitheater, Cantor Olivia Brodsky

Monday, July 20 – Action, Not Belief

Tuesday, July 21 – Jewish Identity as an Ethno-Religion

Wednesday, July 22 – The Biblical Origins of Zionism

Thursday, July 23 – Chaplain’s Faith Journey *at the Hall of Philosophy

Friday, July 24 – Communion service *at the Hall of Philosophy


Happening Today

4:30 p.m. Children's Worship (Ages 3–Grade 6)
Hall of Philosphy Grove - in the case of rain, Hall of Christ

5:15 p.m. Blessing of the Animals
Hall of Philosophy, Weather permitting

7 p.m. Palestine Park Tour
Near Miller Bell Tower, Weather permitting 

8 p.m. Sacred Song Service: Mother Earth
Amphitheater


Interfaith Lectures at 2 P.M.

Hall of Philosophy, The Ethics of Enough

Many faith traditions teach stewardship, restraint and reverence for creation — values often at odds with a culture of disposability. This week explores how religious wisdom can help us rethink consumption, repair, waste and our relationship to the material world. What practices cultivate gratitude and sufficiency? How do communities confront environmental injustice? And how might faithful collaboration inspire a shift from disposability to durability?

Monday, July 20 – Bill McKibben

Tuesday, July 21 – Sonya Cronin

Wednesday, July 22 – Rita Nakashima Brock

Thursday, July 23 – Leah Naomi Green


Join the Chautauqua Choir

Thu 6:15 p.m. Rehearsal at Fletcher Hall
Fri 6:15 p.m. Rehearsal at Fletcher Hall
Sat 6:15 p.m. Rehearsal at Fletcher Hall

Do you love to sing? Do you have some choral singing experience? We invite you to join us and sing on Sundays with the Chautauqua Choir, whether for one service or the whole season. You must attend at least one out of three weekly rehearsals (though attending more rehearsals are preferred). We ask that you plan to sing both Sunday Morning and Sunday Evening services when possible.

Questions can be directed to choir@chq.org or by calling the choir library at 716-357-6321. 


Join the Motet Choir

The Motet Choir, which leads our weekday worship services, comprises experienced auditioned singers who rehearse and perform a variety of works from the rich heritage of sacred choral music of the past and a diversity of styles from the present. Singers must have a background of choral singing experience with excellent vocal quality and sight-reading ability. Members of the Motet Choir are compensated in the form of a gate pass for the weeks that they sing in the choir. Interested singers should email choir@chq.org or call the choir library at 716-3576321 to schedule an audition for the 2026 Summer Season.


Chautauqua Institution
Department of Religion

Robert Wilson-Black
Director of Religion

The Rt. Rev. Eugene Taylor Sutton
Senior Pastor

Sonya Subbaya Sutton
Interim Director of Sacred Music

Carolyn Snider
Administrative Assistant

Owen Reyda
Organ Scholar

Alicen Roberts
Religion Intern