November 16, 2025

Unbound: Free the Faith

Come bring your family and friends for a celebration of Unitarian Universalism and the story of the power of religious freedom. Rev. Robin leads us in an exploration of why a free faith matters now more than ever. Music with the Beacon Choir.

Program for children and youth: Programming for PreK - 5th grades is at 9:30 and 11 AM. Children begin in Sanctuary (main level) & go to lower level after candle lighting. Grades 6 and up meet at 6 PM.

Order of Service

Prelude: John O’Neill, pianist and Rick Donato, drummer

Welcome: Dana N. Moore, Congregational Coordinator

Opening Hymn #16 ‘Tis a Gift to Be Simple, ‘Tis a Gift to Be Free: Misa Iwama, Director of Music Ministry and John O’Neill

Call to Worship: Missy Rogers, Worship Associate and Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner, Lead Ministry Team

O Virtus Sapientie by Hildegard von Bingen, Misa Iwama

Chalice Lighting: Rev. Dr. Jé Exodus Hooper, Assistant Minister

Time for All Ages: “The Battle @Torda” by Rev. Dr. Jé Exodus Hooper & Jamaine Cripe

Meditation & Candle Lighting: 9:30 AM Allyson Murphy and 11 AM Adam Gonnerman

Music: Rise Again by the Urban Voices Project

Testimony: Rev. Blanca Rodriguez, Beacon Member

Offertory Music: From This Bright Hour with music and lyrics by Mark Miller

I Am That Great and Fiery Force by John O’Neill and lyrics by Hildegard Von Bingen; Misa Iwama, John O’Neill & the Beacon Choir

Reading: Missy Rogers

Sermon: Free the Faith, Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner, Lead Ministry Team

Closing Music: #201 Glory Glory Hallelujah

Benediction: Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner

Postlude: John O’Neill, pianist