SUNDAY SERVICE
In Person and Online ~ 10 am
Reverend Nica Eaton
Blossoms from the Mud: Easter & Flower Celebration
Easter’s honoring of Christ’s death and rebirth is the ultimate story of transformation. Join us today as we explore our own tales of endings and new beginnings throughout life. Bring a flower to share in Unitarian Universalism’s ritual of transformation, our Flower Celebration.
Month Theme – Transformation
Processional – #395 “Sing and Rejoice “ a round, about 5 times
Welcome – Reverend Nica Eaton
Introduction – Grenda David
Call to Worship – Reverend Nica Eaton
Chalice Lighting – Grenda David
Opening Hymn – #61 “Lo the Earth Awakes Again ”
Time for All Ages – Samantha Dickerson reading “The Parable of the Lily”, written by Liz Curtis Higgs, and illustrated by Nancy Munger
Manna Collection – Samantha Dickerson
Announcements – Grenda David
Singing the Children Out – Anthony Concepcion & Reverend Nica Eaton
Offering Words – Arlene Bloom
Music – “African Alleluia ” by Jay Althouse and performed by the Chalice Choir under the direction of Anthony Concepcion
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
Time of Meditation – Reverend Nica Eaton
Meditation Song – #1035 “There is a Balm in Gilead”
Sermon – “Blossoms from the Mud” by Rev. Nica Eaton
Flower Ceremony – Reverend Nica Eaton and Grenda David
Responsive Reading- Reverend Nica Eaton
Closing Hymn – #163, “For the Earth Forever Turning”
Benediction – Reverend Nica Eaton
Extinguishing the Chalice – Reverend Nica Eaton
Closing Words – Reverend Nica Eaton
Postlude – Anthony Concepcion