The Promise of Spring


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

Today marks the Vernal Equinox, the point of balance before the days become longer than the nights.  Many of us have been looking forward to spring, and this morning we’ll explore what teachings Ostara – the Pagan sabbat honoring the Goddess of fertility, renewal, and rebirth – might offer us as we move into warmer weather and the possibilities it brings as the pandemic lingers on.

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Order of Service – 3/21/21 Rev. Karen Armina

  • Gathering Song: #188 “Come, Come, Whoever You Are”
  • Centering Sound
  • Welcome
  • Prelude: “One More Circle,” Peter Mayer
  • Call to Worship
  • Opening Hymn: #1000 “Morning Has Come”
  • Lighting the Chalice
  • Musical Response
  • Time for All Ages: “Show Yourself,” One Voice Children’s Choir
  • Testimonial: Virginia Harrison
  • Hymn: #61 “Lo. the Earth Awakes Again”
  • Wisdom from the World’s Traditions: “For Eostre” by Galina Krasskova
  • Reflection: “The Promise of Spring” with Rev. Karen
  • Offering: “Ostara” by Lisa Thiel
  • Joys and Sorrows
  • Closing Hymn: #73 “Chant for the Seasons”
  • Extinguishing the Chalice and Benediction
  • Postlude: “Keep Loving” from Empty Hands Music

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