The Dance of the Maiden


Join us for this service via an on-line Zoom Meeting

Beltane is this week – a celebration of the Maiden aspect of the Triple Goddess, most commonly thought of as the festival of flowers, fire, fertility, sensuality, movement, and delight.  And, as is the case for Wheel of the Year celebrations, there are many, many variations.  This morning, we’ll hear stories of May Day traditions.

Share the Plate

  • Safe Skies Clean Water is a local organization, started by one of our members, Tom Boswell. Its mission is to stop the harm that the basing of F-35 fighter jets at Truax Field, Madison will inflict. In addition, they work to stop the negligent pollution of our waters and force the clean-up of existing contamination of the water supply emanating from the base.  Donations will help pay for outreach and the printing of yard signs.

Order of Service 5/2/2021 – Rev. Karen Armina

  • Gathering Song: #188 “Come, Come, Whoever You Are”
  • Centering Sound
  • Welcome
  • Prelude: “Ancient Mother”a traditional Navajo prayer, offered by Susan Mashiyama
  • Call to Worship
  • Opening Hymn: #21 “For the Beauty of the Earth”
  • Lighting the Chalice
  • Musical Response
  • Time for All Ages: “Dear Future Generations,” Prince Ea
  • Hymn: #1068 “Rising Green”
  • Wisdom from the World’s Traditions: “Wild Geese,” Mary Oliver
  • Reflection: “Becoming the Ancestors of the Future” with Rev. Karen Armina
  • Joys and Sorrows
  • Closing Hymn: #1064 “Blue Boat Home”
  • Extinguishing the Chalice and Benediction Postlude: “We Are Living Earth by James Underberg

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