Candle Category: Joy

Alexander Gonzalez lights this candle of joy for Joy Faig. It was Joy’s birthday this week and Alexander shares it has been an honor to watch you continuously grow and be your authentic self; may this next year continue to be filled with love and happiness.

Miguel Manalo lit these candles for his godmother Maria who celebrated her 74th birthday this past September, for Miguel’s niece Tala who has turned 19 months old and finally Miguel who successfully got money from the insurance company from the person who hit him on his bike in May.

We lit a candle of joy for Lou and Arlene Dodge for their son Luke and daughter-in-law Jamie who were married over Labor Day weekend and they’re currently on their honeymoon in Italy.

Adrian DeVore lit a candle to wish a happy birthday to her dad, Jesse DeVore Jr, who turned 92 on June 8th.

Helen Lippman lit a candle of joy on behalf of her grandson, Joshua Reyna Hollender. Joshua was the foster son of Helen’s daughter and son in law for 7+ years–and this past Tuesday, they were finally able to adopt him. The entire family has been waiting and hoping and praying for this moment forever and...

Judith Rew lit a prayer of joy for the wedding of long time couple Oliver Rew, who grew up in our congregation, and Andrea Hamblen. Rev. Anya officiated the wedding beautifully and a wonderful time was had by all of us.