September 22 marks the autumnal equinox. We’ll honor this holiday, called Mabon in some Earth-Based traditions, with song, ritual, and reflection on our relationship to the Earth. One aspect of Mabon rituals is giving thanks for the harvest, and sharing with those who are less fortunate.
You are invited to bring one or more non-perishable food items for the Goodman Center Food Pantry, which we will place in a donation basket as part of our ritual. You are also invited to wear fall colors of red, orange, yellow, or brown to this service!
Worship Associate: Virginia Harrison, Special Music: David Lauth, Jennifer Hedstrom
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The Share the Plate recipient for August 14th and 21st is the Fritz Food Pantry at the Goodman Community Center. They provide groceries for more than 350 households every week. They believe everyone should have access to a variety of healthy, fresh foods, regardless of their income level, and they are proud to provide this valuable service to anyone in our community who needs it. All are welcome. Thank you to Deb Myrbo for nominating them!
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Order of Service
- Gathering Song “Come, Come, Whoever You Are” #188
- Welcome
- Prelude “Come Back” by Peter Mayer
- Call to Worship
- Lighting the Chalice and Musical Response
- Centering in Beauty
- Shared Music “For the Earth Forever Turning”#163 (gray hymnal)
- Time for All Ages “Frederick” by Leo Lionni
- Shared Music “Chant for the Seasons” #73 (gray hymnal)
- Wisdom from the World’s Traditions “Mabon – The Autumn Equinox” by Unitarian Earth Spirit Network
- Reflection and Ritual for Mabon “We Are One” by Ingrid Stark
- Offering “Orange Sound” by Ola Gjeilo
- Joys and Sorrows
- Shared Music “We Will Carry Each Other” (Sing Out Love)
- Extinguishing the Chalice and Benediction
Notes From This Service
Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans (CUUPS)
Unitarian Earth Spirit Network
Topics: Belonging