It’s time for our annual ingathering and water communion service! This morning, we’ll explore water’s movement; sometimes it’s still, and sometimes it brings waves big enough to knock us over. Bring water that holds meaning for you to blend in our communal bowl!
Photo by Karen Armina
Worship Associate: Stephen Rich
Special Music from the JRUUC Sacred Breath Choir, and JRUUC Folk Group
The Share the Plate for Sundays August 31 and September 7th is Worker Justice Wisconsin. Worker Justice Wisconsin advances justice in our community by building collective power together with faith and labor allies. They empower workers to stand up for their rights and fight for a just and living wage for all, paid time off for all, workplaces free from discrimination and harassment, opportunities for collective bargaining without retaliation, and a healthy work life balance. Worker Justice Wisconsin was nominated by the Worship Team.
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This week’s newsletter
Order of Service
- Gathering Song “Come, Come, Whoever You Are” #188
- Welcome
- Prelude “Water Hymn” by Connie Lim
- Call to Worship
- Lighting the Chalice and Musical Response
- Centering in Beauty
- Shared Music “Come, Sing a Song with Me” #346 (gray hymnal)
- Story Wisdom “The First Water Communion,” a Unitarian Universalist Wisdom Tale
- Shared Music “This Boat” (Sing Out Love)
- Reflection
- Ingathering Ritual “Gathered Here” #389 (gray hymnal) Inspired by Jane Altman Page
- Shared Music “We Give Thanks” #1010 (teal hymnal)
- Water Communion and Blessing
- Offering “Somos El Barco” by Lorre Wyatt
- Shared Music “We Will Carry Each Other” (Sing Out Love)
- Extinguishing the Chalice and Benediction
Topics: Belonging