SUNDAY SERVICE
In Person and Online ~ 10 am
Claude AnShin Thomas & Rev. Nica Eaton
As I Am, The World Becomes
Today, Claude AnShin Thomas, the guiding teacher at the Magnolia Zen Center in Florida, joins us to share his wisdom. One of the most important aspects of Buddhist teaching is the truth of interconnectedness: the truth that within me exists the entire universe, so, as I am, the world becomes. It is my responsibility to slow down, to invite more silence into my life, so that the truth of my own suffering can become more clear. When my suffering shows itself, I can stop acting in automatic, habitual, or conditioned ways. I can pause and make new choices.
Month Theme – Transformation
Welcome – Reverend Nica Eaton
Introduction – Frederik Sisa
Call to Worship – Reverend Nica Eaton
Chalice Lighting – Frederik Sisa
Opening Hymn – #1011 “Return Again”
Time for All Ages – “Aloka and the Band of Robbers” from the book “The Buddha’s Apprentice at Bedtime” written by Dharmachari Nagaraja, read by Sharon Slentz
Manna Collection – Rev. Nica Eaton
Announcements – Frederik Sisa
Singing the Children Out – Anthony Concepcion & Reverend Nica
Pledge Drive Testimonial – Grenda David
Music – “A Question of Tempo” by Joanne Olshansky Hammil; Sung by: Anthony Concepcion, Randall Edwards, Rev. Nica Eaton, Floyd Martin
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. You can also email your joys or concerns during the week to worship@chaliceuu.org
Time of Meditation – Claude AnShin Thomas
Meditation Song – #396 “I Know This Rose”
Talk – “As I Am, The World Becomes” by Claude AnShin Thomas
Offering – For Magnolia Zen Center & Claude AnShin Thomas – Frederik Sisa
Offering Music – “May I be Filled with Loving Kindness” played by Anthony Concepcion
Receiving the Offering – Reverend Nica Eaton
Closing Hymn – #352 “Find a Stillness” played by Anthony Concepcion
Benediction – Reverend Nica Eaton
Farewell Words – Claude AnShin Thomas
Extinguishing the Chalice – Reverend Nica Eaton
Closing Words – Reverend Nica Eaton
Postlude – Anthony Concepcion