Celebrant:  Fran Rodriguez

This service frames justice as a shared human responsibility rooted in ethical awareness, collective bravery, and care for one another. Drawing inspiration from the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., this homily emphasizes that meaningful change grows not from conflict, but from environments that are safe, supportive, and nurturing—where people can speak honestly, listen deeply, and belong without fear. It highlights courage as the willingness to protect dignity, challenge unfair systems, and stand with those who are most vulnerable, while deep community provides the steady foundation that makes such courage possible. In this vision, justice is not only about resisting harm, but about actively creating conditions in which individuals and communities can thrive with respect, safety, and shared purpose.

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Welcome
Greeting and Announcements
Territorial Acknowledgement
Chalice Lighting and Sung Affirmation
Opening Words
Opening Hymn
Time for All Ages:  Say Something! by Peter H. Reynolds
Reeb Benediction
Offertory
Candles of Joys and Sorrows
Meditation
Readings
Gift of Music
Homily
Closing Hymn
Closing Reading
Musical Benediction:  There Is a Love
Embodying the Flame
Spoken Benediction

Topics: Justice