June 9, 2024

The Practice of Praise

In our monthly theme of renewal, we praise and celebrate our leaders and volunteers. We will explore generosity as a core spiritual practice with the Beacon Adult Choir and the Kids Chorus. Plus, don't miss our Pride Blessing for LGBTQIA Pride month!

Prelude: John O’Neill, Pianist

Welcome: Jamaine Cripe, Lifespan Coordinator

Come, Come Whoever You Are by Noah Aronson Misa Iwama, Director of Music Ministry & Kids Chorus

Chalice Lighting: Pride Candle, Dr. Tuli Patel, Lead Ministry Team

Glitter Blessing: Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner and Dr. Tuli Patel, Lead Ministry Team

Song: Rise Again by Urban Voices Project: Jamaine Cripe, Lifespan Ministry Team

Volunteer and Leader Recognition Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner and Dr. Tuli Patel, Lead Ministry Team

Candlelighting: Kit Stinson, Beacon Chaplain

True Colors by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly

Meditation: Dr. Tuli Patel, Lead Ministry Team

Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace by John O’Neill, Commissioned for the Beacon Adult Choir

Testimonial: Tanya Seluga, Beacon Member

Offertory Carry the Song by John O’Neill Commissioned for the Beacon Adult Choir and the Kids Chorus

Homily: The Practice of Praise, Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner

Hymn Where You Go I Will Go by Shoshana Jedwab

Benediction: Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner

Postlude: Piano solo, John O’Neill

With special thanks to all the leaders, staff and volunteers who make our service possible including:

Live Stream Technician: Will Cisco

Audio Tech: Callum Catts with Dr. Tuli

Board Greeter: Alejandro Polo

Welcome Team: Stefanie Szarek and Michael Szarek

Virtual Usher: Pablo Vazquez