June 23, 2024

A Truer Liberation: Why Race Still Matters

Honor Juneteenth with us as we answer why race still matters in 2024 and how we are called to be faithfully anti-racist.

Program for children and youth: PreK-5 grades begin in sanctuary (main level) this Sunday, for their summer program and themed activities. Grades 6-12 are off for the summer.

Welcome: Chris Budin, Membership Coordinator

Hymn #153 Woke Up This Morning

Chalice Lighting: Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner, Lead Ministry Team

Time For All Ages: A Flag for Juneteenth written by Kim Taylor and read by Jamaine Cripe, Lifespan Ministry Team

Candlelighting: Allyson Murphy, Beacon Chaplain

Music: Rise Again by the Urban Voices Project

Meditation: Dr. Tuli Patel, Lead Ministry Team

Hymn #391 Voice Still and Small

Testimonial: Denise Soppas and Charlie Neiss, Beacon Members

Offertory: One Voice by Ruth Moody, Joëlle Bochner, Melanie Davis, Misa Iwama, Dennis Manion & John O’Neill

Sermon: A Truer Liberation, Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner, Lead Ministry Team

Hymn #116 I’m On My Way

Benediction: Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner

Postlude: piano solo

With special thanks for all the volunteers and staff who make our service possible including:

Live Stream Technician: Will Cisco

Audio Tech: Riley Yau

Board Greeter: Missy Rogers

Welcome Team: Suzanne Wagner

Virtual Usher: Jen Skarda-McCann