SUNDAY SERVICE 

Onsite & Online ~  10 am 

Grenda David

The Gift of Presence through Stories of Resilience 

Our survival instincts (and the media) encourage us to focus on the worst of what is going on in the world. There is evidence that we are remarkably resilient beings with the capacity to evolve, heal and renew. Presence is the gift of knowing we are not alone as we journey and the holiday season is filled with human rituals of connection and hope that can help us guide our way. Join Grenda as she shares stories of resilience, hope and presence. 

Introduction – Ayanna Gaines

Welcome – Grenda David

Call to Worship – Grenda David

Chalice Lighting – Ayanna Gaines

Opening Hymn – #168 “One More Step”

Time for All Ages – “The Breaking News” by Sarah Lynne Reul – [Video] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-ZZxAJcs44

Manna Collection – Ayanna Gaines

Announcements – Ayanna Gaines

Singing the Children Out – Anthony Concepcion

Offering Words – Ayanna Gaines

Offering Music – Offering Music “Carol of the Banjos” arranged and played by Aria and Keith Frankel

Receiving the Offering – Grenda David

Joys and Sorrows – If you are online you may write your Joys and Sorrows in the chatbox during the service or text them to: 805 603-1213. If you are in person please fill out an index card. You can also email your joys or concerns during the week to worship@chaliceuu.org

Time of Meditation – Grenda David

Meditation Song – #123 “Spirit of Life”

Sermon – “The Gift of Presence through Stories of Resilience”– Grenda David

Closing Hymn – “What a Wonderful World” by Bob Thiele & George David Weiss

Benediction – Grenda David

Extinguishing the Chalice – Ayanna Gaines

Closing Words – Grenda David

Postlude – Anthony Concepcion