SUNDAY SERVICE 

Onsite & Online ~  10 am

 

Reverend Nica Eaton

Easter – Joy Springs from Adversity

Easter is a time when we reflect on the themes of suffering, death, and resurrection—how the story of Jesus’ crucifixion, which seemed like the ultimate loss, transformed into joy and renewal. For many of us, this moment represents the paradox of life itself—sometimes the worst thing can become the opening for something new, something beautiful, something full of joy. Join us this Easter as we celebrate our annual Flower Celebration to remember the beauty that arises from darkness. 

Please bring a flower to share.

Prelude – “Wake up my Spirit” by Beverly McLarry- Chalice Choir with Jon Sachs on horn

Welcome – Reverend Nica Eaton

Introduction – Claudia Barton

Chalice Lighting – Reverend Nica Eaton 

Opening Song – #37 Morning Has Broken

Time for All Ages – Sam Dickerson reads “The Story the Phoenix Told” written by April Rosario.

Manna Collection & Announcements – Claudia Barton

Easter Anthem – “Alle, Alle, Alle” – Jamaican folk song, arr. Will Schmid – Sung by Chalice Choir 

Singing the Children Out – Reverend Nica Eaton & Anthony Concepcion

Community Collection – Claudia Barton

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 –  #1009 Meditation on Breathing

Talk – “Joy Springs from Adversity” – Reverend Nica Eaton

Flower Celebration – Reverend Nica Eaton & Community

Closing Song – “Life Calls Us On…”  by Jason Shelton

Extinguishing the Chalice – Reverend Nica Eaton 

Closing Words – Reverend Nica Eaton

Postlude – Anthony Concepcion