Ingathering and the Water Communion are amongst the few rituals specific to Unitarian Universalism. Ingathering marks the beginning of a new church year as people return from their summer adventures or rest. Water communion is a way to lift up our interconnectedness. Whether you plan to attend on Zoom or in person, please bring a small container of water to share and be ready to share its spiritual significance.
Order of Service
- Prelude: Arabesque No.1 by Claude Debussy
- Welcome
- Call to Worship: Thich Nhat Hanh
- Music: Bring Me Little Water, Silvy by Huddie Ledbetter, arranged and produced by Adam Podd sung by the First Unitarian of Brooklyn
- Land Acknowledgment
- Chalice Lighting: Janet Parsons
- Introduction: Tanya Webster, DRE
- Story for all Ages: Higgins, a Drop with a Dream, by the Rev. Chris Buice, Tennessee Valley UU, read by Tanya Webster
- Prayer, Candles of Joys, Sorrows & Gratitude
- Sermon: Water Communion and Ingathering, Rev. Elizabeth Sollie
- Shared Singing: Swimming to the Other Side, Pat Humphries
- End screen share
- Offertory
- Extinguishing the Chalice
- Benediction: Kayla Rice
- Closing Hymn: #100, I’ve Got Peace Like a River
- Announcements, Invitation and Final Wave