“Every Person a Divine Spark:
Witnessing in Minneapolis”
Board Welcome Cara Seidt
Opening Hymn #298 “Wake Now My Senses”
Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Ken Odiorne
Centering Words Paisha Thomas
Congregational Greeting
Bringing in the Light Nathan Hamm
“ A Safe Place to Land”
by Sara Bareilles and Lori McKenna
Chalice Lighting Rev. Dr. Susan Ritchie
by Dag Hammarskjold (adapted)
Time for All Ages Amber Scott
“Our World is a Family”
by Miry Whitehill and Jennifer Jackson,
Illustrated by Nomar Perez
Affirming Our Children #402 “From You I Receive”
Offering Share the Plate: Pathway Clubhouse
Offertory “Wonderful World, Beautiful People”
by Jimmy Cliff
Pastoral Meditation Rev. Kelli McNeal
Choral Anthem Chalice Choir
Dr. Brandon Moss, Director
“Crowded Table”
by Natalie Hemby, Lori McKenna, & Brandi Carlile; arr. Andrea Ramsey
Reading “Light” by Jane Zalben
Meditative Hymn #83 “Winds Be Still”
Sermon Rev. Dr. Susan Ritchie
“Every Person a Divine Spark”
Closing Hymn #1028 “The Fire of Commitment”
Benediction by Maya Angelou (adapted)
Extinguishing the Chalice
Choral Benediction
“We Walk in Love”
by Deanna Witkowski and Lemuel Colon
American Sign Language interpretation provided by Heritage Interpreting.
Announcements
for 3/8/2026
Today! 1pm Democracy Action: Make Whistle kits and “Know Your Rights” cards in 301.
Auction after sales this week and next! Thanks to all who bid and attended!
Feed and Read Ohio collection for March: bags of rice, pinto, and black beans, cooking oil, canned meats: tuna, sardines, or salmon, peanut butter, feminine pads, socks, deodorant. See Jacques at the table in Beach Hall!
Senior Gathering 3/12: Please RSVP now for our quarterly event!
Nominate yourself or a friend to serve on the Board of Trustees, Nominating Committee, or as Moderator. Complete the Nomination Form, or email!
Pride March Coordinators Needed! To join the team to help coordinate our annual participation in the Stonewall Pride March & Community Festival June 19-20, Contact Becca.
The BREAD Organizing Meeting is Saturday, March 14 at 11am. If you are a network member (or interested in becoming one) please attend!
Register Kiddos for Peace Camp! A time for elementary aged children to gather and explore what peace means, looks like, and how it connects us! Age 6-8yrs July 27-31 or age 8-11yrs August 3-7.
Dinner and Conversation Sign Ups for April, May and June are open! Email Marcia Canter by March 21 at noon.
New! RE Class for Older Adults: Aging Well Intentionally. Mondays, Beginning March 30, 1:00-2:30 pm. A 10-week course for older adults (ages 55) who want to age well and intentionally will meet weekly. Facilitated by Guy and Betsy Smalley. Email to enroll.
Next Week! Join the ARA and friends monthly lunch at Dosa Kitchen Indian Grill after Sunday Services.
Read More in this week’s Friday’s News & check our online calendar for upcoming events!