Greeting

Hymn #1015                                      “I Know I Can”                             Hamilton/Gagne

Welcome

Covenant                                  Love is the spirit of this church,

and reason is its guide.

To dwell together in peace,

to seek truth in freedom,

and to serve human need:

this is our covenant.

Response                               May love shine forth through us today

May light of reason guide our way

May beauty, truth, and joy become

A flame that burns in everyone.

Call to Worship       

Invocation                                                                                  

Musical Response                      “The Serenity Prayer”                                       Wylder

Story for All Ages       “A Chair for My Mother” by Vera B. Williams

Children’s Recessional           “This Little Light of Mine” (#118)

African American spiritual

We will exit through the back doors of the sanctuary to go downstairs. Parents are welcome to escort their children downstairs and attend Religious Education with them, as they wish. Children of all ages are welcome to stay in the service.

Offertory                                               “Absence”                                                      Price

Meditation       “Seeking That Which Unites Us” Sara Eileen LaWall         

Testimony                                                                                              Victoria DeLaRosa

Hymn #389                                      “Gathered Here”                                              Porter

Readings                         “Strong Like Water” by Aundi Kolber

“A Spell for Warriors and Heroes” by Atena O. Danner

Anthem                                               “I Am Willing”                              Near, arr. Milloy

Message                     

Caregiving Starts From Within: Self-care for Those who Care for Others

Dr. Teresa Barnes

Hymn #346                              “Come, Sing a Song with Me”                            McDade

Benediction                        

Closing Blessing                                                                                                                 Scott

“Go your way in peace,

Wander as you may;

Blessed is the path you take;

May love guide you on your way.”