April 6, 2025

Feeling Good in Bad Times

Joy is resistance. It is also woven into the core of how we renew and find purpose. Across the world's religions, wise teachers tell us of the possibility of joy in the midst of suffering and sorrow. Seek some joy with us.

Prelude: Vicki Carter, Pianist

Welcome: Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner, Lead Ministry Team

Chalice Lighting: Missy Rogers, Worship Associate

Song:#347 Gather the Spirit

Misa Iwama, Director of Music Ministry; Vicki Carter, Pianist 

Wonderbox: “Flutters of Joy” Dr. Tuli Patel and Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner, Lead Ministry Team

Joy Comes Back by Sean Staples ;  Misa Iwama, Director of Music Ministry; Vicki Carter, Pianist 

Testimony Nancy Griffeth, Co-Lead Environmental Justice Team for  Ironbound Community Corporation 

Offertory: Piano solo; Vicki Carter, Pianist 

Candlelighting: Adam Gonnerman and Kit Stinson Beacon Chaplains

“Light of a Clear Blue Morning” by Dolly Parton; Misa Iwama, Director of Music Ministry; Vicki Carter, Pianist 

Sermon: Feeling Good in Bad Times, Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner 

#29 Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee

Misa Iwama, Director of Music Ministry; Vicki Carter, Pianist 

Benediction: Missy Rogers, Worship Associate 

Postlude: Vicki Carter, Pianist

With special thanks to all the volunteers and staff who made today possible including:

Worship Lead: Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner 

Music: Misa Iwama, Vicki Carter

Live Stream Technician: Lux Chakrapani

Audio Tech: Sameer Kuriyan

Worship Associate: Missy Rogers

Board Greeter: Jen Skarda-McCann

Welcome Team: Marty Rothfelder; Lindsey Tyler-Garibaldi and Jeff Garibaldi

Virtual Usher: Pablo Vazquez and Sasha Torres 

Chaplain: Adam Gonnerman and Kit Stinson