with Worship Associate Nora Makdad and pianist David Dodd.

We often celebrate goals, milestones, and successful outcomes – but what if the most sacred moment is the one where we begin? This service invites us to reimagine success not as crossing the finish line, but as standing courageously at the starting line, uncertain but willing. Drawing on themes of renewal, transition, and spiritual humility, we’ll explore what it means to embrace the vulnerability of beginning again. Whether it’s the first day of school, the start of a new career or another flavor of fresh start, the beginner is often the bravest person in the room. Together, we’ll honor our own brave beginnings, and bless the many firsts still unfolding in our lives and community.