July 14th, 2024 - Art and Soul with Glen Thomas Rideout, Caren Stelson, and Selina Alko

Imagine life as a giant, ever-changing canvas, where colors shift and blend, sometimes beyond our control. This Sunday, as part of our “Art and Soul” series, we will explore this theme in our service titled “The Rest is Still Unwritten.” We’ll learn how to take life’s unexpected twists and turns and turn them into something beautiful. Our guest artist, Adam Podd, a talented pianist and music director from Brooklyn, will join us to share his experiences of making music a shared, communal joy, even during challenging times. We’ll also hear from Caren Stelson, an award-winning children’s book author, and Selina Alko, a gifted illustrator. They will share their insights on telling important historical stories to young ones with sensitivity and care, despite having completed their work independently. Through music, storytelling, and reflection, we’ll discover how to embrace the unexpected and create harmony from life’s dissonance. Join us for a family-friendly service filled with creativity, inspiration, and the promise that our story is still being written.   Worship Leaders: Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout, Rev. Ashley Harness Singing to Gather (:23) Words of Welcome and Call to Worship (9:15) Singing Together- This Little Light of Mine (10:53) Story - Aimee K Bryant (21:08) Prayer (32:15) Art and Soul Presentation (45:00) Offering (1:10:23) Offertory (1:11:58) Collaborative Musical Excercise (1:16:13) Closing Hymn (1:30:20) Benediction (1:32:03)