SUNDAY SERVICE 

Onsite & Online ~  10 am 

Reverend Nica Eaton

Joy as Resistance – Celebration Sunday

Today we invite you to embrace joy as an act of defiance against the challenges and injustices that seek to diminish our spirit. In the face of adversity, experiencing and sharing joy as a community strengthens our resilience and reminds us of our shared humanity. As we close our pledge drive, we honor the power of collective joy in building a better, more compassionate world. Join us for a celebratory lunch after service.

Opening Music –#116 I’m on my way – vs 1, 4, 5 

and #153 Woke up this morning

Welcome – Reverend Nica Eaton

Introduction – Shane Niebergall

Chalice Lighting – Reverend Nica Eaton 

leading song #155 Circle Round for Freedom

Time for All Ages – Sam Dickerson: “The Fiddler and the Village”

By April Rosario, accompanied on violin by Xander Petras

Manna Collection & Announcements – Shane Niebergall

Singing the Children Out – Reverend Nica Eaton & Anthony Concepcion

Community Giving – Betsy Connolly. 

This week’s giving will benefit Adelante Communidad

Pledge Drive Celebration Announcement – Grenda David with special music, “We Gave From Our Hearts” on melody of ‘What a Wonderful World’

Joys and Sorrows – If you are in person please fill out an index card. You can also email your joys or concerns during the week to jns@chaliceuu.org

Time of Meditation – Reverend Nica Eaton

Meditation Song – #95 There is More Love

Talk – “Joy As Resistance” – Reverend Nica Eaton

Closing Song – “This Joy that I Have”

Extinguishing the Chalice – Reverend Nica Eaton & Shane Niebergall

Closing Words – Reverend Nica Eaton

Postlude – Anthony Concepcion