“We invite you to view a virtual memorial service for Rev. Yolande W. Ford, created to honor her wishes and to pay tribute to her life and faith walk. She was mindful of the public health environment in which we are living and wanted everyone to feel free to view the service safely and comfortably in the manner and at the time of their choosing.
The one-hour-long service can be accessed at this link: https://youtu.be/gEzet2Bvav4
The service will also be available on the McGuire Funeral Home page, where you may read the obituary, share a memory of Rev. Ford and send a message to the family. Please visit: https://www.mcguire-services.com and under “Recent Obituaries” click on Rev. Ford’s name or picture to take you to the obituary page. There you may scroll down to the bottom of her page to share a memory and or/comment on the service.
An order of service is included below in the body of this email.
Private Interment
Rev. Ford’s internment will be a private service with immediate family at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Washington, D.C. She chose to rest her remains in a simple wooden casket, handcrafted and blessed by the Trappist monks of New Melleray in Iowa. https://trappistcaskets.com/
We are so grateful for your love, prayers, support and good wishes.
Please feel free to share this email with family and friends.
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ORDER OF SERVICE
Welcome
Pastor CW Harris
Rev. Jim Marsh Jr.
Pastor Kumi Alatishe
Pastor Amelia Harris
Rev. Lizzie Elizabeth Fortenberry Bebber
Congregational Hymn
“Great is thy Faithfulness,”
*Courtesy of Providence Church in Austin, Texas.
Words of Acknowledgement
Ms. Sia Barbara Ferguson Kamara, Faith United Church of Christ
Dr. Georgina Dodge, Maryland, Office of University Diversity and Inclusion
Rev. Leslie Cannon, Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ
Tributes
Pastor Kumi Alatishe
Ms. Terry Flood
Mr. George Ferguson II
Minister Larry Watson
Mrs. Monserrat “Monsi” Vera De Diaz
Mr. Claude Arnold Ford, Jr
Scripture and Readings
Mr. Justin Keith Jones, Mt 21:12-13
Rev. Rebecca Stelle Vargas, Ish 56:7
Rev. Jean-Luc “Djaloki” Dessables, John 14:2
Rev. Dr. Bernice Powell Jackson, Howard Thurman
Homily
Rev. Joseph P. Deck III
Biography
Thank You
Rev. Diane Ford Dessables
Closing Montage“
Christ House Compassion in Action Virtual 5k
“Our Compassion in Action Virtual 5k kicks off this weekend and we need your help for our final fundraising push! Your support helps fund our mission of providing compassionate and comprehensive care for men experiencing homelessness in DC and to offer assistance in addressing critical issues to help break the cycle of homelessness. Donate, share, or register here: https://give.christhouse.org/event/compassion-in-action-virtual-5k/e396645
Christ House invites you to be a part of healing and hope by participating in our 2nd annual virtual 5k! Visit our website to learn more about our work. www.christhouse.org
What: 5k your way! Walk, run, bike, roll, skip – move however you’d like from wherever you are for 3.1 miles while raising funds and awareness for Christ House’s essential mission.
When: Any time between August 19-21, 2022
Where: Wherever you are! We invite participants to share photos of their 5k across social media – don’t forget to tag us!”
Fundraiser for The Potter’s House Pay it Forward Program featuring bands All Her Muses and Boy Meets Pearl
Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022
7-10pm
The Potter’s House
1658 Columbia Road, NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
“Local bands All Her Muses and Boy Meets Pearl are playing a fundraiser for Potters’ House Pay It Forward program.
All Her Muses is a DC-based music project founded in 2017 by disabled poet/singer Natalie E. Illum and musician/composer Grey Jacks. They released their debut album “Not Speaking in Metaphor” in May 2022. The record is part punk, part heartbreak, part dance mix – inspired by unexpected breakups, depression cycles, and a few questionable decisions. All Her Muses features a rotating roster of guest musicians and artists, making each live (and live-streamed) performance unique.
Boy Meets Pearl describe their music as carousel punk with a lineup that includes accordion, glockenspiel, autoharp, Chapman stick, French Horn, Bari Sax, cajon, cello and violin. They write songs about things like time rifts, conjoined twins and tiger sharks.
Potters house Pay It Forward program offers free meals to anyone in need. Since the pandemic began we have given away more than 30,000 free meals. We’re committed to continuing the program and and helping our community and neighbors in need.
The café and bookstore will be open during the show so feel free to grab something delicious to eat or drink or pick up your next favorite read!
Suggested minimum donation is $10, pay at the door :)”
