Order of Service

• Order of Service 8.7.22

  

  Rev Dana Worsnop with Shane Niebergall and Ayanna Gaines 

  Earthseed: The Book of the Living

  Earthseed is a real religion inspired by the science fiction of Octavia Butler. Today we explore passages from her books, set in a dystopian future, and learn how they can apply to our everyday lives. Rev. Dana Worsnop from UUC Ventura will be joining us virtually this week, while our worship team will host you in person. Please join us in person or online. 

  Prelude – Anthony Concepcion

  Welcome – Shane Niebergall 

  Opening Hymn – #163: “For the Earth Forever Turning ” –  verse 1

  Intro Video – Reverend Dana Worsnop of UUC Ventura. 

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3-D396GDS0

  Opening Hymn – #163 – Verse 2

  Introduction  – Ayanna Gaines 

  Opening Hymn – #163 – Verse 3

  Call to Worship and Chalice Lighting – Shane Niebergall – Words from “Earthseed: The Book of the Living” by Octavia Butler. 

  Time for All Ages – Sam Dickerson – “Everything is Connected ” by Jason Gruhl 

  Offering Words – Ayanna Gaines 

  Offering Music –  “All Things Must Pass” by George Harrison – Performed by Anthony Concepcion 

  Earthseed Reading #2 – Shane Niebergall and Ayanna Gaines 

  Joys and Sorrows – You may write your Joys and Sorrows in the chatbox during the service if you are online. If you are in person please fill out an index card. 

  Singing Our Children Out – Anthony Concepcion

  Earthseed Reading #3 – Shane Niebergall and Ayanna Gaines

  Meditation – Shane Niebergall 

  Meditation Song – #1072 “Evening Breeze” 

  Sermon – Reverend Dana Worsnop of UUC Ventura 

  Closing Hymn – #1064  “Blue Boat Home” 

  Benediction – Shane Niebergall 

  Postlude – Anthony Concepcion 

  Break-out Rooms:  

  1.   Sermon Discussion
  2.   Tech Debrief

   

• Order of Service – 7.24.22
  Reverend Nica Eaton-Guinn  Finding Kindness in a Cruel World  Today we explore how to find and create more kindness and compassion in a world that is often cruel and filled with suffering. Join us to explore ‘nurturance culture’ and the possibility of more loving lives. This is Rev. Nica’s last service before her summer study leave and ...
• Order of Service 7.17.22 Animal Blessing
    Reverend Nica Eaton-Guinn  Animal Blessing Today we celebrate and bless the animals in our lives. You may bring your pets to Chalice if they’re able to be in public spaces safely, or show them to us on screen.  We look forward to celebrating the difference animals make in our lives. Opening Hymn – #38 “Morning has Broken”  Welcome – ...
• Order of Service 7.10.22
  Reverend Nica Eaton-Guinn & Friends Inspiration from our Wider Faith – Our UU General Assembly Last month several Chalice members attended our annual Unitarian Universalist General Assembly. Today Rev. Nica and members share inspiration, updates, and lessons about our wider faith tradition with our Chalice community.  Prelude – Anthony Concepcion  Opening Hymn – Hymn #1000, “Morning has Come” Welcome & ...
• General Assembly – Order of Service 6.26.22
  Reverend Gretchen Haley, Reverend Sean Neil-Barron and Reverend Shari Halliday-Quan Join us for the largest annual gathering of UUs in worship. This powerful, communal worship experience on Sunday June 26th at 9:30am Pacific will take place online. The Rev. Gretchen Haley, Senior Minister of the Foothills Unitarian Universalist Church in Fort Collins, CO will lead the ...
• Order of Service 6.12.22
  Reverend Nica Eaton-Guinn  In it Together – Celebrating our Community’s Blessings As we navigate these challenging times, we are so grateful to have community with whom we can share our ups and downs and grow together. Today we celebrate the many blessings of our community, and share the strength, gifts, and blessings we might derive from being ...
• Order of Service 6.5.22
  Reverend Nica Eaton-Guinn & Sam Dickerson Blessed by Your Gifts Today we honor those who have gifted us their commitment, curiosity, and fellowship. Our Bridging Seniors encourage us to adapt with the times and remind us to welcome the seeker. Our RE volunteers are love in action, reminding us that “church is a place children go to ...
• Sunday 10 am – In person or online Reverend Liz Murphy Rooted Together The natural world is a beautiful teacher of the possibility of relationship surrounding us — and the harmony possible in community. What truth and connection might we find just outside our back doors? How might we learn some powerful lessons from the buzzing bees and ...
• Order of Service 5.22.22
  Reverend Nica Eaton-Guinn We all grow up with ideas of who or what is beautiful and worthy in our society. But what if that’s all to do with how we’ve been programmed as children? Can we turn our prejudices around by learning to recognize the beauty in all of us, no matter how we look or ...
• Order of Service 5.15.22 Coming of Age
    Coming of Age Youth  with Reverend Nica Eaton-Guinn and Sam Dickerson  The Beautiful Journey – Coming of Age Service Most religions have a rite of passage for their youth. In Unitarian Universalism, it’s Coming of Age. It is a time not only of faith exploration, but self exploration. Who is the person I want to be? What do ...
• Order of Service 5.8.22 Mother’s Day Music Service
  Anthony Concepcion & Reverend Nica Eaton-Guinn Mother’s Day Music Service Mother’s Day is a special time of the year when we get to celebrate and honor the nurturers in our lives. This year, Chalice is celebrating mothers with a special all-music service. Join us for music honoring mothers by Paul Simon, Eric Whitacre, Bobby McFerrin and more! ​May ...

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