SUNDAY SERVICE 

Onsite & Online ~  10 am 

Reverend Nica Eaton & Ayanna Gaines

Thanksgiving: The Whole Story

Join us for a Thanksgiving service that goes beyond the traditional story. We’ll delve into the rich history of this land, honoring Indigenous Peoples who have inhabited it for over 10,000 years. We’ll explore land acknowledgements and share in our traditional communal bread ceremony. We will gather after services for our annual ‘breaking bread’ event.  Let’s set the tone for a meaningful Thanksgiving week with gratitude and respect.

Introduction – Kelly Niebergall 

Welcome – Reverend Nica Eaton

Call to Worship – Reverend Nica Eaton

Chalice Lighting – Kelly Niebergall 

Opening Hymn –  #1067 “Mother Earth “

Time for All Ages – “Fry Bread” by Kevin Noble Maillard and illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal read by Samantha Dickerson 

Manna Collection  – Sam Dickerson

Announcements – Kelly Niebergall 

Singing the Children Out – Anthony Concepcion & Reverend Nica Eaton

Offering Words – Kelly Niebergall announces a Special Collection for the Wishtoyo Chumash Foundation

Offering Music – “Benedicamus Domino” Brad Printz sung by Chalice Choir

Receiving the Offering – Reverend Nica Eaton

Joys and Sorrows – If you are online you may write your Joys and Sorrows in the chatbox during the service or text them to: 805 603-1213. If you are in person please fill out an index card. You can also email your joys or concerns during the week to worship@chaliceuu.org

Time of Meditation – Reverend Nica Eaton

Meditation Song – #1010 “We Give Thanks”

Reflections – Ayanna Gaines & Kelly Niebergall

Thanksgiving Bread Communion & Blessing – Reverend Nica Eaton 

Closing Hymn – “Thanksgiving Chant” – Merlin Snider

Benediction – Reverend Nica Eaton

Extinguishing the Chalice – Kelly Niebergall 

Closing Words – Reverend Nica Eaton

Postlude – Anthony Concepcion