SUNDAY SERVICE 

Onsite & Online ~  10 am 

Merlin Snider

The Gifts of Inclusion

When I think of inclusion I can’t help but think of its polar opposite—exclusion, and its many costs, spiritually, materially, and culturally. We are so much better off, and deeply enriched, when we welcome diversity into our experience. We’ll take a glimpse at western society’s evolving relationship with otherness, some of our failings and successes, and what it means today to celebrate the full spectrum of humanity’s rainbow.

 

Welcome – Merlin Snider

Prelude  – III. Andante from Sonata No. 5 in E minor by J. S. Bach; flute- Shahid Osuna, piano- Anthony Concepcion

Introduction – Shane Niebergall

Call to Worship – Merlin Snider

Chalice Lighting – Shane Niebergall

Opening Hymn – #361 – Enter, Rejoice and Come In

Manna Collection & Announcements – Shane Niebergall

Singing the Children Out – Anthony Concepcion & Merlin Snider

Offering Words – Shane Niebergall

Offering Music – “I Am the River” by Amy Bernon; Chalice Choir, flute- Shahid Osuna, piano- Anthony Concepcion

Receiving the Offering – Merlin Snider

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 – Merlin Snider

Meditation Song – #123 – Spirit of Life

Sermon – “The Gifts of Inclusion”- Merlin Snider

Closing Hymn – #118 – This Little Light of Mine

Benediction – Merlin Snider

Extinguishing the Chalice – Shane Niebergall

Closing Words – Merlin Snider

Postlude – “You’ve Got a Friend” by Carole King