SUNDAY SERVICE 

Onsite & Online ~  10 am 

Reverend Nica Eaton

Today we reflect on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and consider how we might respond. How can we stay grounded in our UU values while honoring the complexity, grief, and courage this moment demands? Join us as we open our hearts to a difficult conversation and explore thoughtful paths forward.

Gathering Music – Anthony Concepcion 

Welcome  – Reverend Nica Eaton

Introduction – Matt Chapa

Chalice Lighting – Matt Chapa

Opening Song – #392 Hineh Mah Tov

Story for All Ages – “The Forgiveness Garden” by Lauren Thompson read by Samantha Dickerson

Manna Collection – Samantha Dickerson 

Announcements – Matt Chapa & Jill Lewis

Singing the Children Out – Reverend Nica Eaton & Anthony Concepcion

Collection – Randall Edwards introduces the special collection for Palestine Children’s Relief Fund

Offering Music – “Ween a Ramallah” – Palestinian song interpreted by Awsa Belgium 

[Video] : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-9kZNrMuS0

Joys and Sorrows & Lighting Candles for Gaza – If you are in person please fill out an index card. You can also email your joys or concerns during the week to jns@chaliceuu.org

Song – # 1023 Building Bridges played by Anthony Concepcion

Time of Meditation & Silence – Reverend Nica Eaton 

Meditation Song – #1037 We Begin Again in Love

Talk – “What Does Love Ask of Us Now?” – Reverend Nica Eaton

Action Steps – Randall Edwards

Closing Song – “Peace, Salaam, Shalom” by Emma’s Revolution

Extinguishing the Chalice –  Matt Chapa

Send Off – Reverend Nica Eaton

Postlude – Anthony Concepcion