SUNDAY SERVICE 

Onsite & Online ~  10 am 

with  Reverend Nica Eaton

Why We Gather 

Recent events have reminded us how important Unitarian Universalism’s voice is in our world and raised a deeper question: Why do we gather? This Sunday, as we celebrate our newest members, we’ll explore how spiritual community offers belonging, wisdom, hope, and joy, while helping us become a force for love and light in challenging times. 

 

Welcome – Reverend Nica Eaton 

Introduction – Jill Schlaus 

Chalice Lighting – Reverend Nica Eaton 

Opening Song – “As We Carry this Flame Forward”

New Member Ceremony – Annie and Reverend Nica

• Angie Walker
• Catherine Robey
• Diana Davis
• Rick Baillargeon
• Samantha Carnell

Hymn – #402 “From You I Receive”

Announcements – Jill Schlaus 

Singing our Children Out – Reverend Nica Eaton 

Offering Words – Jill Schlaus 

Anthem – “Turn the World Around” composed by Harry Belafonte and Robert Freedman, arranged by Larry Farrow, and performed by the Chalice Choir under the direction of Anthony Concepcion. 

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

Meditation – Reverend Nica Eaton 

Song – #389 Gathered Here

Talk – “Why We Gather” – Reverend Nica Eaton 

Closing Song – #1028 The Fire of Commitment

Closing Words – Reverend Nica Eaton 

Extinguishing the Chalice – Jill Schlaus 

Send Off – Reverend Nica Eaton

Postlude – Anthony Concepcion

 

At 11:30 am, right after the morning service, please stay for our 2026 Annual Meeting. We’ll be gathering both in person and on Zoom Here,