November 23, 2025

A Faith to Remember

This Sunday, we celebrate and commemorate the lives of Transgender folk in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance . In a time where transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people are vulnerable. “Our faiths, our theologies, and our practices of prophetic witness call on us to say with one voice to transgender people among us: ‘You are holy. You are sacred. We love you. We support you, and we will protect you.” Come demonstrate your public declaration of faith in action.

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

Welcome: Helen Kaar, Worship Associate

Chalice Lighting: Christine Howey, Beacon Member

Opening Music: #1 May Nothing Evil Cross This Door

Jackie Jones, vocalist & John O’Neill

Time for All Ages: “Julian is a Mermaid” by Jessica Love - Jamaine Cripe, Lifespan Coordinator

Testimony: Pete Lenz, Beacon Member

Offering Song: Grateful by John Bucchino: Jackie Jones & John O’Neill

Candle Lighting: 9:30am Dan Llanes, 11am Cathy Menendez

Reading “Blessing” by Christine Howey

Hymn #1002 Comfort Me: Jackie Jones & John O’Neill

Homily: Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner, Lead MInistry Team

Closing Hymn: #95 There Is More Love Somewhere

Benediction: Helen Kaar, Worship Associate

Postlude: John O’Neill, pianist