Worship | August 9, 2026
Aug 09, 2026 | Guest Preacher
Preaching | Rev. Nancy Sehested
Sermon | "The Sage-ing Journey with Naomi"
Scripture | Ruth 4:13-17
Celebrating | Sage-ing Sunday
Guest Musicians | Gay Men's Chorus of Charlotte | Jordan Greene, vocal soloist | Addrian Fullerwinder, vocal soloist | David Young, vocal soloist | Zachary Hugo, vocal soloist | Claudio Olivera, piano | Matthew Tully, percussion | John Quillin, conductor
Grief is never the end of the story.
Naomi's journey through loss led her to unexpected companions, renewed purpose, and a future she never imagined. Ruth's story reminds us that even after profound sorrow, there is still life to be discovered.
As we celebrate Sage-ing Sunday, Rev. Nancy Sehested reflects on the wisdom that comes with aging, the gifts of faithful companionship, and the surprising ways hope can emerge from seasons of grief.
"There is a strange intimacy between grief and aliveness." — Francis Weller, The Wild Edge of Sorrow
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