Chaplain Bronwen Jones, preaching; Chela Metzger, Worship Associate. When you get sick, do you blame yourself for it? Do you feel you somehow deserve it or feel ashamed? Do you have a close friend or family member suffering from a serious illness who feels ashamed to be so sick? Today Bronwen will share her perspective on the deep culture of shame that surrounds those who are seriously ill. She has worked as the lead oncology chaplain at Cedars Sinai Cancer for 10 years. Join us for worship in-person and online.

Rev. Jeremiah Lal Shahbaz Kalendae, preaching; Dr. Susan Hendricks, Worship Associate. We regather in our historic sanctuary after a summer of spaciousness and restoration to celebrate our annual Water Communion Ceremony. We will pour libations with our hopes and prayers for this new congregational year. If you have water from your travels this summer or a local sacred space, please bring a small container of it with you this morning for this multigenerational service. Join us for worship in-person and online.