As Rev. Mark Morrison-Reed has said, the central task of the religious community is to unveil the bonds that bind each to all. We do not struggle for justice on our own, but in the context of relationship. May we remember that we are not alone — and that we become our best selves in a flourishing religious community.

“Flourishing Together”

Rev. George Grimm-Howell

June 7, 2026

Chiming of the Singing Bowl Jeannie Medlin

Words of Welcome and Announcements Jeannie Medlin

Prelude – “Sonata Pathetique Op. 13 – Adagio” Shirley Gruenhut

Ludwig van Beethoven                                                            

Lighting of the Chalice Jeannie Medlin

Christine Robinson

Call to Worship Rev. George Grimm-Howell

Michelle Collins

Singing – Centering Hymn* The Congregation

#389 “Gathered Here”

Time for All Ages – Preparing for Summer Sunday Parker

Singing the Children Out

#414 “As We Leave This Friendly Place” The Congregation

Stones of Joys and Sorrows – “Arabesque No. 1” Jeannie Medlin, Shirley Gruenhut

Claude Debussy

Prayer – “A Web of Holy Relationships” Rev. George Grimm-Howell

Lyn Cox

Reading – “The Gift Economy,” from The Serviceberry Jeannie Medlin

Robin Wall Kimmerer

Interlude – “Santa Fe para llorar” (Cantilena No. 1) Shirley Gruenhut

Carlos Guastavino

Sermon – “Flourishing Together” Rev. George Grimm-Howell

Invitation to the Offering Jeannie Medlin

Offertory – “Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)” Shirley Gruenhut

Anthony Newley, Leslie Bricusse

Dedication of the Offering (in unison) The Congregation

To the work of this congregation,

which is weaving a tapestry of love and action,

we dedicate our offerings and the best of who we are.

Singing – Closing Hymn* The Congregation

#323 “Break Not the Circle”

Benediction* Rev. George Grimm-Howell

Rev. Michelle Collins

Postlude – “Ragtime Nightingale” Shirley Gruenhut

Joseph F. Lamb

*Please rise in body or spirit.