SUNDAY SERVICE
Onsite & Online ~ 10 am
Reverend Nica Eaton
Cultivating Mental Resilience in Challenging Times
As we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and embark on a new presidential term, we draw inspiration from Dr. King’s profound mental strength in the face of relentless adversity. His unwavering commitment to justice and hope offers us a guide for navigating times of uncertainty and fear. In a season when the future feels precarious, we’ll explore how we can cultivate resilience, courage, and purpose, drawing strength from our shared values and our vision of a more just and compassionate world. Together, we will reflect on how to stand strong, as Dr. King did, for the road ahead.
Processional – #1040 “Hush” verses 1 and 2
Welcome – Reverend Nica Eaton
Introduction – Ayanna Gaines
Call to Worship – Reverend Nica Eaton
Opening Hymn – #1040 “Hush“ verses 3 and 4.
Chalice Lighting – Ayanna Gaines
Time for All Ages – Samantha Dickerson reading “We Dream a World” by Yolanda Renee King
Manna Collection – Samantha Dickerson
Announcements – Ayanna Gaines
Singing Children Out – Reverend Nica Eaton & Anthony Concepcion
Offering Words – Willie Lubka & Flower Phoenix introducing today’s special collection. Funds from today’s offering will benefit the Martin Luther King Jr Committee of Ventura County. More information about the organization can be found here: https://www.mlkventuracounty.com/about
Offering Music – “Take Down These Walls” by Brian Tate performed by the Chalice Choir, under the direction of Anthony Concepcion.
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
Meditation – Reverend Nica Eaton
Meditation Song – #99 “Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen”
Sermon – “Cultivating Mental Resilience in Challenging Times” by Reverend Nica Eaton
Closing Hymn – 153 “Oh, I Woke Up This Morning”
Benediction – Reverend Nica Eaton
Extinguishing the Chalice – Ayanna Gaines
Closing Words – Reverend Nica Eaton
Postlude – Anthony Concepcion