• Order of Service 4.27.25. 10am

    SUNDAY SERVICE 

    Onsite & Online ~  10 am 

    Clint Fultz, Abrah Steward from CFROG 

    and Tim Snowber

    The Joy of Collective Action

    The connection we have to each other in this congregation is important and powerful.  Today we celebrate Earth Day by looking at how Collective Action can lead to deeper connection personally and greater impact for good in the world.  Chalice member Clint Fultz and CFROG representative Abrah Steward will catch us up on the work of this local organization.  This, in turn, gives us a chance to consider how joining together can be a vehicle to manifesting greater joy in our lives.

    Introduction – Tim Snowber

    Welcome Ayanna Gaines 

    Chalice Lighting – Tim Snowber

    Opening Song – #163 “For the Earth Forever Turning”

    Time for All Ages – “Little Book of Joy” by Archbishop Tutu and the Dalai Lama; read by Annie Barker

    Manna Collection & Announcements – Ayanna Gaines

    Offering Song – “Big Yellow Taxi” by Joni Mitchell, Performed by Anthony Concepcion

    Community Collection – Dick Elsley for Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL)

    Singing the Children Out – 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

    Time of Meditation – Tim Snowber – Words by Robin Kimmerer

    Meditation Song #1069  “Ancient Mother”

    Collective Action Talk – Clint Fultz and Abrah Steward

    Closing Song – “Lean On Me” by Bill Withers

    Extinguishing the Chalice – Ayanna Gaines 

    Closing Words – Tim  Snowber

    Postlude – Anthony Concepcion

     

 

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