Reverend Anne Hines

Bending Toward Hope

In this season of Spring, how do we remain hopeful in the face of loss or despair in our personal lives? How do we resist sinking into cynicism at the state of our nation and the world? Please remember to bring a flower to share in our Flower Communion!

April Theme – Resistance

Welcome – Reverend Anne Hines

Introduction – Claudia Barton

Call to Worship – Reverend Anne Hines

Chalice Lighting – Claudia Barton

Opening Hymn – #61 Lo, the Earth Awakes Again 

Time For All Ages – Sam Dickerson reading Little Mole Finds Hope by Glenys Nellist

Manna Collection – Sam Dickerson

Offering Words – Claudia Barton

Offering Music – Let the Earth Resound by Sally Albrecht 

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. Can email them during the week to worship@chaliceuu.org

Singing the Children Out – Anthony Concepcion

Time of Meditation – Reverend Anne Hines

Meditation Song – #18 What Wondrous Love

Sermon –  Bending Toward Hope – Reverend Anne Hines

Closing Hymn – #270 O Day of Light and Gladness

Benediction – Reverend Anne Hines

Extinguishing the Chalice – Reverend Anne Hines

Announcements – Claudia Barton

Postlude – Anthony Concepcion

In honor of Earth month, today we will have a special collection to benefit 

Climate First: Replacing Oil & Gas (CFROG).

Based in Ventura County, CFROG is working to encourage the transition from fossil fuels to a carbon-free economy on California’s Central Coast by engaging with area officials, government agencies, and like-minded organizations on numerous robust climate action efforts.  CFROG also serves as a watchdog, tracking oil and gas operations to see that they are properly reviewed, permitted, monitored, and compliant.  

You can find out more at https://cfrog.org