Rev. Jesse Larson reads from Matthew 6:19-34, leading into a discussion of how to be good caretakers of our possessions—while not letting them rule our lives. Communion (animal crackers and juice!) was served and three hymns were sung: “O Beautiful, For Spacious Skies,” “Let Us Break Bread Together On Our Knees” and “When I Came Into This Life.” Pianist Natalya Amelchenko accompanies the singing and presents several lovely pieces, concluding with a rousing gospel postlude.
You’ll notice red-white-and-blue decorations in observance of America’s Independence Day.