February 2, 2025

Piece by Piece

"Bit by bit, stone by stone, day by day", we are invested in building a better and stronger practice with the strength of inclusion.  Let us take the time to analyze our unique particularities by naming our individuals self for the benefit of collective selves. Truly, in times like these with the sweeping eradication of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative, how do we as a community find courage to hold tight to our values of pluralism? Join Rev. Jé on a quest to build a fortress of diversity and inclusion piece by piece.

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

Prelude: Vicki Carter

Welcome: Rev. Dr. Jé Exodus Hooper, Assistant Minister

Chalice Lighting: Rachel Rydzewski, Worship Associate

Hymn #1017 Building a New Way

Reading: Rachel Rydzewski

Lego Libation:

Song: A Beautiful Noise by Alicia Keys and Brandi Carlile

Testimony: Katy Sastre, First Friends of NJ and NY

Offertory Song: Joy Comes Back by Sean Staples

Sermon: Rev. Dr. Jé Exodus Hooper

#1021, Lean on Me with Joëlle Bochner

Benediction: Rev. Dr. Jé Exodus Hooper

Postlude:

With special thanks to all of the volunteers and staff who make our Sunday possible including:

Worship Lead: Rev. Dr. Jé Exodus Hooper

Music: Misa Iwama, Vicki Carter

Live Stream Technician: Lux Chakrapani

Audio Tech: Tejas Chakrapani

Worship Associate: Rachel Rydzewski

Board Greeter: Missy Rogers

Welcome Team: Hilary Polk, Marty Rothfelder , Lyndsey and JeffGaribaldi

Virtual Usher: Pablo Vazquez and Sasha Torres

Chaplain: Maureen Erwin and Sallie Reinmund