Gathering Music - Casey Hannan, piano

Welcome and Announcements – Board Member

Prelude - A Poem — Florence Price, Casey Hannan, piano

Opening Words: Bearers of Hope & Resistance * - Rev. Michelle Collins (Permission Secured by Soul Matters)

Welcome to this place, a place where hope can be nourished. In a world that profits from despair, our gathering is a declaration of faith. We declare that joy still rises, that kindness still matters, that hope is not dead. We come to remember we are not alone. May our time together restore us to wonder, strengthen our resolve, and return us to the world as bearers of hope that sustains the work of resistance. - Richard Waring

Greet Your Neighbor – Please Take a moment to look around and greet your neighbors  - Richard Waring

Chalice Lighting 

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 Hymn - 109 As We Come Marching Marching

Stewardship Testimonial - David and Kathy Lind

Story - Sometimes People March by Tessa Allen - Michael Griffin

Anthem - “The Dove and the Olive Leaf” by Bob Chilcott; Senior Choir

Reflection - Gabby Garshina-Bobrow

Words of Offering  - UU Urban Ministry

Offertory  - “And the Walls Came Tumblin’ Down” arr. Simon Andrews; Community Choir

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 - Community Care Team

Prayer - Rev. Chris 

Hymn - 1035 Freedom Is Coming 

Reflection - Leslie Talmadge

Closing Song - 1017 Building a New Way

Extinguishing the Flame  - 

Already Breaking Through * - Rev. Michelle Collins Permission secured by Soul Matters

Leave this place with hope rekindled, not as wishful thinking but as stubborn practice. In a world drenched with despair, choose joy. Choose action. Choose to believe another way is possible, and live as if it's already breaking through. - Richard Waring

Postlude - Happy in Shadows — Florence Price, Casey Hannan, piano