August 31, 2025

Care in a Time of Crisis

Our ministry affirms that everyone needs care at different points in their life and everyone provides care to others. We recognize that we are in a moment where crisis feels all around, pervasive and chronic. The chaplains invite the congregation to consider how we offer, receive, and foster care for ourselves, in our communities, and in our world.

Prelude: Vicki Carter, pianist

Welcome: Dan Llanes, Beacon Chaplain

Chalice Lighting: Kate Shell and Essa McGowan, Youth Chaplains

Opening Hymn #368 Now Let Us Sing Misa Iwama, Director of Music Ministry; Jamaine Cripe Lifespan Faith Formation Coordinator; and Vicki Carter

Reading from Eileen Workman: Cathy Menendez, Beacon Chaplain

Time for All Ages: Shawn Jordan, Beacon Chaplain - on guitar All God’s Critters by Bill Staines

ICandlelighting: Kit Stinson, Beacon Chaplain

Hymn #1031 May I Be Filled with Loving Kindness,

Misa Iwama and Vicki Carter

Reflection: Maureen Erwin, Beacon Chaplain

Testimony: “Alice’s Jansport” by Jamaine Cripe, Lifespan Coordinator (Backpack Blessing set-up)

Offertory Music: The Beauty In You by Karen Drucker and John Hoy; Misa Iwama and Vicki Carter

Backpack Blessing: Rev. Dr. Jé Exodus Hooper

Closing Hymn #118 This Little Light of Mine, Misa Iwama and Vicki Carter

Benediction: Cathy Menendez, Beacon Chaplain

Postlude: Vicki Carter