Reverend Nica Eaton-Guinn

Why go to church or a spiritual community?

Why do you attend Chalice? Is it for the community, the spiritual growth, or the commitment to justice work and love in action? Is it because of the friendly people of all ages, our wonderful children and elders, reminding you, you are not alone in this world? Is it for the music, or the many small group activities we offer? Whatever your reasons for coming to Chalice, today we will celebrate belonging to such an extraordinary Fellowship that honors who we are and challenges us to grow into the best version of ourselves.

Prelude – Anthony Concepcion 

Welcome – Reverend Nica 

Opening Hymn – Hymn #1010 “We GiveThanks”

Introduction – Matt Chapa 

Call to Worship and Chalice Lighting – Reverend Nica 

Auction Announcement – Matt Chapa 

Time for All Ages – Sam Dickerson with congregant’s voices

Offering Words and Collection for Harbor House – Robin Lindsey 

Offering Music – “May You Always Have a Song ” by Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse. Performed by the Chalice Choir. 

Joys and Sorrows – You may write your Joys and Sorrows in the chatbox during the service if you are online. If you are in person, please fill out an index card as you enter the Sanctuary. 

Singing Our Children Out with The Lamp of Love – Reverend Nica 

President’s Message – Annie Barker 

Time of Meditation – Reverend Nica 

Meditation Song – Hymn #123  “Spirit of Life”

Reflections on Why Church? – Reverend Nica, Matt Chapa, Randall Edwards 

Closing Hymn – #1017 “Building a New Way” 

Announcements – Matt Chapa 

Extinguishing the Chalice and Closing Words – Reverend Nica 

Postlude – Anthony Concepcion