Worship

Presented by Viola Fairweather Soon we will begin our fall services with our new minister, Reverend Beau Rivers. During the next few months, we will be working to bring forth our gifts and the best in one another through interconnectedness and collaboration. In this service, Vi hopes to share some tools rooted in faith's highest values that will support our thriving during this transition. Please bring a pen or pencil to the service.

Rev. Beau Rivers preaching Join us for our annual ingathering serviceWhen we reflect on our Summer blessings and welcomethe start of the new church year with ourtraditional Water Ceremony.* *Everyone is invited to bring a sample of water from a place that nurtured your spirit this summer to pour in our Common Bowl. A pitcher of church water will also be available for our virtual participants and anyone who did not collect or forgot to bring a sample of water to church, so all who wish, may participate. The Chalice Choir will be singing River of Peace.

Rev. Beau Rivers preaching Nineteenth century, Indian mystic, Rama Krishna said,“The winds of grace are always blowing; it is for us to raise our sails.”But how do we raise our sails when grace comes disguised as loss, failure,or unwelcome change? How do we remain open to life, to love, and to the futurewhen the present feels so uncertain and frightening? How do weallow ourselves to accept the gift of grace in its many guises? Special music will be presented by a youth duo, Isla Rowe on flute and Sydney Benard on clarinet.

Marybeth Truran presenting What do the cry of the osprey, the call of the whale, and the human heartbeat have in common? More than 100 lightning strikes resonate through the earth’s atmosphere every second. Mycelia form vast networks of communication via streams of chemical and electrical impulses. Certain plants recognize their kin and vibrate auditory signals of distress. Our planet is a place of wonder, unfolding mystery, and intelligence. Yet it is imperiled by our human actions. Is there a way to find inspiration, perhaps even joy or hope, by listening more closely to the songs of the earth? How

Rev. Beau Rivers preaching Research has shown a sense of belonging is essential to our physical, emotional,and spiritual wellbeing. How does belonging differ from fitting in?What does it mean to belong in spiritual communityas Unitarian Universalists? Music for this service is provided by Bet Giddings, pianist and vocalist.