September 24, 2023
Not Another Big Fish Tale
It's the anniversary of the launch of Universalism in the United States. Universalism, that radical idea that no human was beyond inclusion and acceptance into the embrace of a loving God. What does 21st-century Universalism have to teach us?
Today’s songs are led by Rosena Hill Jackson.
Order of Service
Prelude
Welcome to Beacon: Jamaine Cripe, Lifespan Ministry Team
Chalice Lighting: Wim Sweldens, Worship Associate
Opening Hymn #118 This Little Light of Mine
~ Vicki Carter, accompanist and Rosena Hill Jackson, vocalist
Wonder Box: Jamaine Cripe and Dr. Tuli Patel, Lifespan Ministry Team
Candle Lighting ~ led by Chaplains Shawn Jordan (9:30 am) and Dennis Manion (11 am)
Prayer: Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner, Lead Ministry Team
Hymn #35 Unto Thy Temple, Lord, We Come
Readings: Excerpt from A Treatise on Atonement by Hosea Ballou and Reflections from Rev. Jeffrey Campbell
Sermon: “Not Another Big Fish Tale”
Murray Grove Testimonial from Barbara Heisler (9:30 am) & Jennifer May-Ortiz, Brandon & Amelia Ortiz (11 am)
Offering: Our entire offering today will go towards Murray Grove Retreat Center
There are two ways to give to Beacon’s mission of radical inclusion, feeding the human spirit and healing the world.
Online giving through Vanco: https://secure.myvanco.com/L-ZAE0/home
Make a check payable to Beacon with “Murray Grove” on the Memo Line. Mail to 4 Waldron Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
Offertory
Time of Greeting and Deepening, Wim Sweldens
Closing Hymn #1021 Lean on Me
Benediction
Postlude
Other Beacon Staff & Volunteers who made this service possible:
Live Stream Technician: Will Cisco
Audio Technician: Sammy Kuriyan
Board Greeter: Jessica Park (9:30 am) and Missy Rogers (11 am)
Welcome Team: Ingrid Loeuis and Rhoda Climenhaga (11 am)
Virtual Usher: Carol Satchell