High Schools have Homecoming games and dances. UU churches have In-Gathering worship services. We celebrate coming back together with our Annual Water Ceremony. Please bring a small amount of water from a place that holds special meaning for you. It will be used to dedicate our newest members into the life of this community.

 

Centering Music, Welcoming Chime | Rev. Eric & Linli

Welcome and Announcements  | Marilyn

Introit:   #188  “Come, Come Whoever You Are”  | Linli 

Opening Words | Cheryl

Land Acknowledgment  |  Marilyn   

Chalice Lighting | Rev. Eric

Hymn: #1007 There’s a River Flowing in My Soul  | Linli 

Wisdom Tale    “Home” by Matt De La Peña  | Rev. Eric   

Singing Our Children Onward   

Joys, Sorrows, & Gratitudes | Rev. Eric and Marilyn

Moment of Silence

Music for Returning   | Linli    

Unison Reading: Starr King’s Covenant of Right Relations|  Marilyn  

Musical Interlude  |  Linli

Homily:   “Water, Hope and the Currents of Life”     |  Rev. Eric

Water Ceremony  |  Linli

Anthem: “Music in the Water”  |  Linli & Choir

Offertory  |  Marilyn

Hymn: #1064 “Blue Boat Home” | Linli 

Benediction | Rev. Eric

Extinguishing the Chalice | Rev. Eric   

Postlude  | Linli

Final Wave | Rev. Eric