March 10, 2024

March 10, 2024

Sourcing Hope

As we look to the climate crisis and the call to climate justice action, where do we source hope and faith in transformation of the present peril? Come and find some solidarity and inspiration on this blue boat home.

Prelude

Nicki Denner, pianist

Welcome: Misa Iwama, Director of Music Ministry

#1067 Mother Earth, Beloved Garden

Chalice Lighting: Rosemary Wright, Worship Associate

Candlelighting: ​​​​Maureen Erwin (9:30 service) and Kit Stinson (11:00am), Beacon Chaplains

Song: Rising Green

Reading: Summons by Aurora Levins Morales read by Rosemary Wright, Worship Associate

Testimonial Chris Kellogg, Member of the Facilities Expansion Team

Offertory The Tide is Rising

Sermon: Sourcing Hope, Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner

Ritual of Seeding of Hope

Hymn #1064 Blue Boat Home

Blessing of Hope: Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner

Postlude piano solo

With thanks to the Beacon volunteers and staff who make our service possible including:

Live Stream Technician: Will Cisco

Board Greeter: Barbara Heisler

Welcome Team: Hilary Polk, Stefanie Szarek and Michael Szarek

Virtual Usher: Denise Soppas