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January 11, 2026 - "Sacred Awareness: Substances, Screens, and the Search for Authentic Connection"

January 11, 2026 - "Sacred Awareness: Substances, Screens, and the Search for Authentic Connection" We chase comfort through substances, shopping, and endless scrolling with each promising instant satisfaction. But our brains weren't designed for this pace. In an age of rapid change and constant stimulation, we're experiencing new forms of seeking and coping. Join us as we explore what's shifted in human connection, examine why we reach for quick fixes, and discover what sacred presence might look like when everything moves at lightning speed. Order of Service: Sounding of the Bowl Prelude - Jaime Ramirez Welcome and Greeting - Alison Hom-Crosier Opening Words - Rev. Xolani Kacela, Ph.D. Opening Hymn - #34 "Though I May Speak with Bravest Fire" Covenant Anthem - Tavis McGeachin "Fix You" by Cold Play Stone Ceremony Community Book of Life & Pastoral Meditation Story Wisdom - Tim Versteeg DLRE, Two Fables from Aesop Children’s Recessional Reading - "Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention & How to Think Deeply Again" by Johann Hari Sermon - "Sacred Awareness: Substances, Screens, and the Search for Authentic Connection" Invitation to Generosity Offertory Music Closing Hymn - #345 "With Joy We Claim the Growing Light" Extinguishing the Chalice/Benediction Postlude