July 13, 2025

Trees of Life, Finding Our Roots

Learning to experience the World and our place in it from the forest.

Order of Service

Prelude: Judy Brewer, pianist

Welcome: Helen Kaar, Worship Lead

Chalice Lighting: Kahlil Gabran reading, Helen Kaar

Opening Hymn #163 For the Earth Forever Turning (verses 1, 2 & 4), Joëlle Bochner and Judy Brewer

Story for All Ages: A Family Tree by Jamaine Cripe, Lifespan Coordinator

Candlelighting: Adam Gonnerman, Chaplain (music plays once congregational candle lighting starts)

Offering: Jamaine Cripe, Lifespan Ministry Team

Offertory Music: Annie’s Song by John Denver; Joëlle Bochner and Judy Brewer

Reading: “When I am Among Trees” by Mary Oliver, Helen Kaar

Trees of Life, Part 1: Helen Kaar

Centering Hymn #175 We Celebrate the Web of Life;  Joëlle Bochner and Judy Brewer

Trees of Life, Part 2: Helen Kaar

Meditation: Helen Kaar

Benediction: Helen Kaar and Jamaine Cripe

Postlude: Judy Brewer, pianist

With special thanks to our volunteers and staff including:

Worship Lead: Helen Kaar
Music: Joëlle Bochner and Judy Brewer
Live Stream Technician: Lux Chakrapani
Audio Tech: Vivek Chakrapani
Board Greeter: Marcy Beitle
Chaplain: Adam Gonnerman