“Words that Unite/Words that Divide: Tithe” Rev. Aija Simpson is service leader with worship associate Michele Burton.

“Words that Unite/Words that Divide: God” Rev. Aija Simpson is service leader with worship associate Dick Poland.

This Sunday we will worship with a joyful, solemn intentionally multigenerational service that honors the lives of those lost and the communities that support us all. Special musical guest Indian Summer Jars will join us for an hour dedicated to our sorrow and our joy.

But how? Rev. Aija Simpson preaching with worship associate Julie Ham.

Is there wisdom to be found in not knowing the answer? Yes, but…beginner’s mind ≠ ignorance.

Come celebrate the amazing work that our RE teachers and committee members have done in holding our program steady through this year of transition.

This, right now, this matters. Not yesterday, not tomorrow, not somewhere else, not someone else. This matters.

We celebrate our mothers. The ones who brought color to our lives. The ones who could be prickly. The ones who were exotic and the ones who were beautiful in their familiarity. We invite you to bring a flower to share as we explore the variety of love that makes our collective bouquet.

What gets us through? Rev. Aija Simpson preaching.

Some people touch your soul – if you are willing to let them close enough to do so. Are you brave enough to try? Rev. Aija Simpson preaching with worship associate Deb Stille.