Order of Service
- Order of Service 5.11.25 10 am
SUNDAY SERVICE
Onsite & Online ~ 10 am
Grenda David
The Many Ways of Being Human:
A Mother’s Day Reflection on Neurodiversity, Love, and Sacred Uniqueness
A Mother’s Day Reflection on Neurodiversity, Love, and Sacred Uniqueness
This Mother’s Day, we come together to honor the beautiful complexity of the human mind and the many ways we move through the world. Through story, song, and shared reflection, we’ll celebrate neurodiversity as a vital part of our collective wholeness. Grenda David will share her experience as the mother of a neurodivergent child, and how that journey has opened a deeper path toward love, connection, and inclusion. This gathering invites us to reflect on what it truly means to belong—and how embracing difference can expand our hearts and transform our communities.
Welcome – Grenda David
Introduction – Ayanna Gaines
Chalice Lighting – Ayanna Gaines
Opening Song – “A Place in the Choir”
Time for All Ages – “I Am Odd, I Am New” read by the author, Benjamin Giroux
[Video] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCRp4bId9p4
Manna Collection & Announcements – Ayanna Gaines
Singing the Children Out – Anthony Concepcion & Grenda David
Community Collection – Grenda David introduces our special collection for Autism Society of Ventura County as a sponsor for their upcoming Celebrating the Autistic Mind Art Show.
Offering Music – “Ave Maria” by Frank Biebl sung by the Chalice Choir
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 – Grenda David
Meditation Song – “I am Light”
Talk – “The Many Ways of Being Human: A Mother’s Day Reflection on Neurodiversity, Love, and Sacred Uniqueness” – Grenda David
Closing Song – “Draw the Circle Wide” by Mark Miller and Gordon Light
Extinguishing the Chalice – Ayanna Gaines
Closing Words – Grenda David
Postlude – Anthony Concepcion
SUNDAY SERVICE
Onsite & Online ~ 10 am
Grenda David
The Many Ways of Being Human:
A Mother’s Day Reflection on Neurodiversity, Love, and Sacred Uniqueness
A Mother’s Day Reflection on Neurodiversity, Love, and Sacred Uniqueness
This Mother’s Day, we come together to honor the beautiful complexity of the human mind and the many ways we move through the world. Through story, song, and shared reflection, we’ll celebrate neurodiversity as a vital part of our collective wholeness. Grenda David will share her experience as the mother of a neurodivergent child, and how that journey has opened a deeper path toward love, connection, and inclusion. This gathering invites us to reflect on what it truly means to belong—and how embracing difference can expand our hearts and transform our communities.
Welcome – Grenda David
Introduction – Ayanna Gaines
Chalice Lighting – Ayanna Gaines
Opening Song – “A Place in the Choir”
Time for All Ages – “I Am Odd, I Am New” read by the author, Benjamin Giroux
[Video] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCRp4bId9p4
Manna Collection & Announcements – Ayanna Gaines
Singing the Children Out – Anthony Concepcion & Grenda David
Community Collection – Grenda David introduces our special collection for Autism Society of Ventura County as a sponsor for their upcoming Celebrating the Autistic Mind Art Show.
Offering Music – “Ave Maria” by Frank Biebl sung by the Chalice Choir
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 – Grenda David
Meditation Song – “I am Light”
Talk – “The Many Ways of Being Human: A Mother’s Day Reflection on Neurodiversity, Love, and Sacred Uniqueness” – Grenda David
Closing Song – “Draw the Circle Wide” by Mark Miller and Gordon Light
Extinguishing the Chalice – Ayanna Gaines
Closing Words – Grenda David
Postlude – Anthony Concepcion