October 12, 2025

The Compassion to Listen

We continue with a visit from our Unitarian siblings in Jowai, India and Barot, Transylvania hearing about their experiences this past week.  In the practice of compassion, how are we called to listen and receive stories of one another, and cultures we do not know?  What can come of cultivating this deep compassion now?

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

Order of Service

Prelude:

Welcome: Dana N. Moore, Congregational Coordinator

Chalice Lighting: Rev. Dr. Mary Early-Zald, Beacon Affiliated Community Minister

Opening Music: #6 Just as Long As I Have Breath; Rosena Hill Jackson

Exchanging Congregational Gifts

Candle Lighting:

Prayer: Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner

Hymn: #317 We Are Not Our Own

Testimony: Katy Sastre, First Friends of NJ and NY

Offertory Music:

Reflections from Our Partners: Sandor, Kiki Pakma

Closing Music: #346 Come, Sing a Song with Me

Benediction: Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner

Postlude:

Rick Myers