Burning Bowl Service

With the marking of the Winter Solstice two weeks ago, we have begun another circle around the sun together.  As is our tradition at JRUUC, today we’ll participate in a fire communion ritual to center ourselves, seal our intentions, and lose our hesitations, as we move into the New Year, as individuals and in community.

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Order of Service

  • Gathering Song  “Come, Come, Whoever You Are” #188

  • Welcome

  • Prelude  “Awake the Sacred Fire” by Bernice Martin and Heather Pierson

  • Call to Worship

  • Lighting the Chalice and Musical Response

  • Shared Music “Love Makes a Bridge” #325 (gray hymnal)

  • Time for All Ages “A Lamp in Every Corner” by Janeen K. Grohsmeyer

  • Wisdom from the World’s Traditions

  • “Kindling” by Deb Myrbo

  • Shared Music “Rise Up O Flame” #362 (gray hymnal)

  • Ritual of the Burning Bowl 

  • Offering “The Way Is Clear” by Anni Zylstra 

  • Joys and Sorrows

  • Shared Music “The Fire of Commitment” #1028 (teal hymnal)

  • Extinguishing the Chalice and Benediction

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