The Best Thing to Say to a Friend
We have been living in very challenging times, with levels of distrust and anger at levels rarely seen before in this country. Is there any way to lower the intensity of these emotions — at least in ourselves? St. Francis of Assisi might have an answer.
January Theme – Finding Our Center
Opening Hymn – #347 Gather the Spirit – by Anthony Concepcion
Welcome – Reverend Anne Hines
Introduction & Chalice Lighting – Tim Snowber
Time for All Ages – Sam Dickerson – Paulie Pastrami Achieves World Peace
Offering Words – Sandi Boyd
Offering Music – “Prayer of St. Francis” by Allen Pote
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. Can email them during the week to worship@chaliceuu.org
Singing the Children Out – Anthony Concepcion
Time of Meditation – Reverend Anne Hines
Meditation Song – #1031 Filled with Loving Kindness
Sermon – The Best Thing to Say to a Friend – Reverend Anne Hines
Closing Hymn – #1014 Answering the Call of Love
Benediction – Reverend Anne Hines
Announcements – Tim Snowber
Postlude – Anthony Concepcion (and the Chalice Choir?)
Break-out Rooms:
- Service Discussion and Newcomers
- Social Justice- actions and discussion
- 70+ Seniors