A Light on the Hill

Order of Service – 15th February 2026

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Brougham Place Uniting Church
Kardlayirdi Karnungga
A Light on the Hill

February 15, 2026
Preacher: Rev Linda Driver
Transfiguration of Jesus

Welcome to Brougham Place Uniting Church.

We acknowledge the Kaurna people as the traditional carers of the land on which our church is built.

As you wait for worship to begin, please turn your phone to silent.

Prelude

Welcome and Acknowledgment of Country

Naa marni?
(Are you all good?)
Marni Ai!
(Good I am)

Lighting of the Candles

We sing: The Lord is My Light (TiS 747)

The Lord is my light,
my light and salvation:
in God I trust,
in God I trust. (x 5)

Call to Worship

God of love, in the light of the sunrise,
we behold your glory.
In the light of the stars at night,
we behold your mystery.
In the light in each other’s eyes,
we behold your presence.
In the light of Christ,
we behold your love.
Light of God, shine upon us.
Light of Christ, shine within us.
Holy Spirit, radiate your goodness through us. Amen.

We sing: Immortal, Invisible TiS 143

  1. Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
    in light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
    most blèssed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
    almighty, victorious, your great name we praise.

  2. You give life to all, Lord, to both great and small,
    in all life now living, the true life of all;
    we blossom and flourish as leaves on a tree,
    then wither: but ever unchanged you will be.

  3. All praise we would render: reveal to our sight
    what hides you is only the splendour of light;
    and so let your glory, Almighty, impart,
    through Christ in the story, your Christ to the heart.

Prayer for Grace

God of grace,
sometimes discipleship is so difficult.

We see you standing in front of us and we look for glory.
Then you tell us to expect heartbreak and challenge.
We get a glimpse of your glory,
and we are confused, frightened, unsure what to do or say.

God of grace, made known in Jesus the Christ,
in the challenge and in the glory
you call us to look toward you,
to listen to you.

Grant us the grace and wisdom to watch,
to listen,
to follow,
to learn,
and, in the end,
to possibly understand,
as we join you on The Way,
as we explore your glorious Kin-dom.
Amen.

Words of Grace

God is gracious and loving,
and forgives all who turn to God in faith.
Be assured that your sins are forgiven.
Peace be with you.
Amen.

Passing of the Peace

May God’s unending peace be with you,
And also with you.

Community News and Notices

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Children’s Time (Exploring the Theme)

Children and Young People may go downstairs for Sunday School and Youth. Parents, you are welcome to join your child in Sunday School if you feel your child may need your assistance. Alternatively, you may wish for your child to remain with you for the duration of worship. Activity packs are available at the entrances.

We sing: All is Wonder

In this moment, in this place,
All is wonder, all is grace.
In this moment, in this place,
We are one.

In this moment, in this place,
All is wonder, all is grace.
In this moment, in this place,
Silence waits.

A time of silence

Scripture Reading: Matthew 17:1-9

Six days later, Jesus went up to the top of a high mountain with Peter, James, and John. There, something spectacular happened: Jesus’ face began to glow and gleam and shine like the morning sun. His clothes gleamed too—bright white, like sunlight mirroring off a snowfall. He was, in a word, transfigured. Suddenly there at the top of the mountain were Moses and Elijah, those icons of the faith, beloved of God. And they talked to Jesus.

Peter said, “Lord, how amazing that we are here to see these heroes of our faith, these men through whom God spoke. Should I quickly build some shelter, three small tabernacles, for You, for Moses, and for Elijah?”

As Peter spoke, a bright cloud enveloped all of them.

A Voice from the Cloud said, “This is My beloved Son. With Him I am well pleased. Listen to Him.”

This voice from heaven terrified the three disciples, and they fell prostrate on the ground. But Jesus—who was, by this time, used to His disciples being plagued by fear—touched them.

Jesus said, “Get up. Don’t be afraid.”

And when the disciples got up, they saw they were alone with their Lord.

The four men hiked back down the mountain, and Jesus told His disciples to stay silent.

Jesus said, “Don’t tell anyone what happened here, not until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”

From this shines forth the Word of God.
Thanks be to God.

Message

We sing: How Good, Lord, to be Here! TiS 234

  1. How good, Lord, to be here!
    your glory fills the night;
    your face and garments, like the sun,
    shine with unborrowed light.

  2. How good, Lord, to be here,
    your beauty to behold,
    where Moses and Elijah stand,
    your messengers of old.

  3. Fulfiller of the past,
    promise of things to be:
    we hail your body glorified,
    and our redemption see.

  4. Before we taste of death,
    we see your Kingdom come;
    we still would hold the vision bright,
    and make this hill our home.

  5. How good, Lord, to be here!
    yet we may not remain;
    but since you bid us leave the mount,
    come with us to the plain.

Prayers of the People

The Lord’s Prayer

And now with the confidence of the children of God, let us pray the prayer Jesus taught us saying…

Our Father in heaven,

hallowed be Your name,

your Kingdom come,

your will be done,

on earth as in Heaven.

Give us today our daily bread.

Forgive us our sins,

as we forgive those who sin against us.

Save us from the time of trial

and deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours

now and forever. Amen.

Offering

To give electronically please go to bpuc.org/give Alternatively, there is an offering bowl near the lectern on the left-hand side as you exit the church.

Offering Prayer

Loving God,
we thank you for these gifts and dedicate them to your good work in this place and beyond. Amen.

We sing: Christ Be Our Light

  1. Longing for light, we wait in darkness.
    Longing for truth, we turn to you.
    Make us your own, your holy people,
    light for the world to see.

Christ, be our light! Shine in our hearts.
Shine through the darkness.
Christ, be our light!
Shine in your church gathered today.

  1. Longing for peace, our world is troubled.
    Longing for hope, many despair.
    Your word alone has power to save us.
    Make us your living voice.

Christ, be our light! Shine in our hearts.
Shine through the darkness.
Christ, be our light!
Shine in your church gathered today.

  1. Many the gifts, many the people,
    many the hearts that yearn to belong.
    Let us be servants to one another,
    making your kingdom come.

Christ, be our light! Shine in our hearts.
Shine through the darkness.
Christ, be our light!
Shine in your church gathered today.

Sending Forth and Benediction

Like the disciples who glimpsed God’s glory,
we are called to listen, rise, and follow Christ into the world.
May you know the blessing of God,
whether you are going up or coming down
or somewhere in between.
May you know the goodness of God,
whether in the everyday or the big moments of life.

Go in peace:
We go,
in wonder,
in mystery,
and love.
Amen

We sing: Doxology

Praise God, the Source of life and birth;
praise God, the Word, who came to earth;
praise God, the spirit, holy flame:
All glory, honour to God’s name.

Come and share morning tea together, in the basement. There are stairs behind the organ and a ramp between the church and the car park. All are welcome!

Thank you for joining us for worship!
If you would like to get in touch or request a prayer, please make use of the Contact Cards in the pews and next to the Offering Bowl. Alternately, you can email our Minister, Rev Linda Driver: lindad@bpuc.org

This service has been prepared with assistance from


Liturgy, Learning, & (Purposeful) Life (L3)
Dr Michelle Eastwood
© 2025, Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of South Australia

Spill The Beans Issue 33
© 2019 Spill The Beans Resources Team.
Spillbeans.org.au

Prayer of Grace
posted by Rev Gord on his blog, Worship Offerings. http://worshipofferings.blogspot.ca/

Image: Paul Driver, 2023

The Bible Reading is from The Voice Translation.
The Voice Bible Copyright © 2012 Thomas Nelson, Inc.
The Voice™ translation © 2012 Ecclesia Bible Society All rights reserved.

Congregation Hymns/Songs:


The Lord is My Light
Jacques Berthier 1923-94. From the Taizé Community (1978). Words and music by permission Ateliers et Presses de Taizé Ltd.

Immortal, Invisible, God only Wise
Together in Song 143
Walter Chalmers Smith 1824-1908 alt. Public Domain.

All is Wonder.
Words © Trisha Watts. All rights reserved.

How Good, Lord, to be Here
Together in Song 234
Joseph Armitage Robinson 1858-1933 alt.
Words Joseph Robinson, © Hope Publishing Co.,
Carol Stream IL 60188. All rights reserved.

Christ Be Our Light
All Together OK, 313.
Words and music: Bernadette Farrell. © 1993 Bernadette Farrell.
Published by OCP Publications. All rights reserved.

Doxology
Words by Ruth C. Duck © GIA Publications.
All rights reserved.

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