Choosing Hope
November 30 · 9:00 AM · Sanctuary
Michelle Collins says, “Hope is not a certainty but rather a choice. When the world offers you despair, choose possibility. When cynicism seems reasonable, choose engagement. May our hope be grounded in love and expressed through action. And may we return here to find courage to choose again.” Join us for an exploration of Choosing Hope. During the 9:00 am service, Trailmix will be providing the music. Children’s Chapel All Ages-RE will be offered during both services to explore hope. Children will depart, after the story.
Choosing Hope
November 30, 2025
9:00 AM
Gathering Music “Amazing Grace,” performed by Trailmix; instrumental
Welcome and Announcements Board Member
Prelude “Hold On,” Mary Ross
Greet Your Neighbor Michael Griffin
Chalice Lighting Michael Griffin
Life is a gift, for which we are grateful.
We gather in community to celebrate
The glories and the mysteries of this great gift.
Gathering Song #118, “This Little Light of Mine”
Story "Frederick,” by Leo Lionni; Gabrielle Garschina-Bobrow,
Anthem ”Take Hope for a Ride,” by Bayard Klimasmith
Reflection Richard Waring
Words of Offering Richard Waring
Offertory “Happy Children,” Lori McKenna
Doxology
From all that dwell below the skies;
Let words of love and peace arise;
Let joyful songs of praise be sung;
Through every land by every tongue.
Amen.
Candles of Celebration and Concern
Prayer Rev. Chris
Hymn #107, “There’s a River”
Reflection Michael Griffin
Closing Hymn #95 There is More Love Somewhere
Extinguishing the Flame Gabrielle Garschina-Bobrow
Postlude ”Something to Love,” Jason Isbell