• Order of Service 4.20.25 10am

  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

   

• Order of Service 4.13.25 10am
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• Order of Service 4.6.25 10am
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• Order of Service 3.23.25 10am
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• Order of Service 3.9.25 (Daylight Savings – Spring Forward!)
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• Order of Service 3.2.25
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• Order of Service 2.23.25
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• Order of Service 2.16.25 10am
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• Order of Service 2.9.25
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• Order of Service 2.2.25
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