Join us for an intergenerational service, the beloved Flower Ceremony. On its 100th anniversary, learn about its WWI heritage and the power of our Unitarian history.
Order of Service
Gathering Hymn: #12, O Life that Maketh All Things New
Gathering Hymn: #66, When the Summer Sun Is Shining
Welcome
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn: #38, Morning has Broken
Land Acknowledgment
Chalice Lighting
Hymn: #123, Spirit of Life
Prayer, Candles of Joys, Sorrows & Gratitude
Beauty Calls Us Together, a UU Cantata:
Flower Prelude
Introduction
Interlude
Introduction to You Bring an Aster
Choir: You Bring an Aster
Introduction to Čapek’s Journey
Čapek’s Journey, solo by Linli Wang
Introduction to In the Depths of my Soul
In the Depths of My Soul, solo by Linli Wang
Introduction to Mother Spirit / Father Spirit / Beloved
Choir: Mother Spirit / Father Spirit / Beloved
Introduction to We Are One
Choir: We Are One
Closing to the Cantata
Extinguishing the Chalice
Benediction
Closing Hymn: #21, For the Beauty of the Earth
Announcements, Invitation and Final Wave