Author: Ana Johnson

Order of Service 5.7.23

In Person & Online Service – 10 am Anthony Concepcion, Rev. Nica Eaton-Guinn  and The Chalice Music Community  LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. This music filled service will be Reverend Nica’s first one back following her four month sabbatical. Join in this musical celebration of love. May Theme – Love Pre- Welcome – “Let’s Fall in Love” … Continue reading Order of Service 5.7.23

Order of Service 4.30.23

In Person & Online Service – 10 am Ayanna Gaines “Nevertheless, She Persisted “ Sometimes the ultimate act of resistance comes in the shape of living your life. There may be people who dislike you for whatever reason: for who you are, for what you represent, for what you look like, for whom you love. … Continue reading Order of Service 4.30.23

Order of Service 4.23.23

Reverend Anne Hines Songs of Ruth A sermon in three parts, it’s grounded in the story of Ruth in the Jewish Scripture, and what it has to say about love, loyalty, and our commitment to justice. April Theme – Resistance Welcome – Reverend Anne Hines Introduction – Shane Niebergall Call to Worship – Reverend Anne … Continue reading Order of Service 4.23.23

Order of Service 4.16.23

Shane Niebergall Finding Balance in a Binary World Not everything is on/off, yes/no, 0/1. From the perspective of a computer scientist that perceives the world in binary, Let’s explore resisting the norm of fitting things into boxes and instead looking at everything on a spectrum. April Theme – Resistance Welcome – Shane Niebergall  Introduction – … Continue reading Order of Service 4.16.23

Order of Service 4.2.23

Grenda David & Ayanna Gaines Of Course We’re Afraid At the center of resistance is fear.  Yet, it makes perfect sense for us to be afraid.  After all we are tiny beings standing on a giant blue ball spinning in outer space in the midst of an infinitely expanding universe.  If the goal of life … Continue reading Order of Service 4.2.23

Order of Service 3.26.23

In Person & Online Service – 10 am Reverend Anne Hines Awesome!  What does it take to touch — or be touched — by the Holy? How far do we need to travel to be overtaken with awe? This Week’s Special Collection to benefit Many Mansions March Theme – Abundance  Welcome – Reverend Anne Hines … Continue reading Order of Service 3.26.23

Order of Service 3.19.23

Joshua Berg & Shane Niebergall Passion Fatigue: There’s No Such Thing as a Ginsu Spirit Is there danger in an overabundance of passion? Does too much passion actually degrade our ability to continue giving, acting, and even caring effectively over time? Most importantly, how might we overcome burnout to do the work that needs to … Continue reading Order of Service 3.19.23

Order of Service 3.12.23

Reverend Anne Hines The Most Important Prayer If you had only one prayer to raise to God or the Universe, what would/should that be? The 13th century Catholic mystic, Meister Eckhart, had an answer, and it ties in to generosity. March Theme – Abundance  Welcome – Reverend Anne Hines Introduction – Rick Wells Call to … Continue reading Order of Service 3.12.23

Order of Service 3.5.23

In Person & Online Service – 10 am Samantha Dickerson & Claudia Barton This week’s service features a humorous folk tale about trickery at a royal feast and provides a fresh lens on generosity and cooperation. As we begin this year’s Stewardship Campaign, each of us must answer these questions: Will I contribute the best … Continue reading Order of Service 3.5.23