Mayday! Mayday!
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
May 1, 2022
Beth Karow, with Cheryl Morris, Worship Associate
One of our unique UU rituals is the Flower Ceremony, created almost 100 years ago in Czechoslovakia. This week, as we enter our new theme of Nurturing Beauty, we celebrate Beltane and May Day with a special flower ceremony. Come, let’s help each other find beauty.
Greeting Beth Karow, Worship Associate
Land Acknowledgement read by Wally Holtan
Welcome Beth Karow
Lighting of the Chalice Nurturing Beauty by Rev. Suzelle Lynch, read by Beth Rose
Flower Ceremony, Part 1 with There is More Love Somewhere #95
Opening Words Flower Communion by Lynn Ungar, read by Gwen Eymann
Wisdom for All Ages Beth Karow
Offering Cheryl Morris, Worship Associate
25% of our offering this month will support: Child Advocates of Nevada County, whose mission is to help Nevada County’s children grow up safe, secure, and ready for the future. Child Advocates of Nevada County provides emotional and practical support to help children overcome trauma and isolation caused by abuse and neglect so that they can rise to their potential.
Your giving is vital to our ability to sustain the work of our community. Thank you for your generosity. See the insert for ways to give by text, PayPal, UUCM’s website or by mail.
Offertory Jordan Thomas-Rose
Dedication Cheryl Morris
Joys & Sorrows Beth Karow, with words by Amy Zucker Morgenstern
Song Comfort Me #1002
Flower Ceremony, Part 2
Closing Song I Know I Can #1015, words by Dennis Hamilton, music by Jeannie Gagné
Thank you
Closing Words Where There is Beauty by Rev. Karen G. Johnston, read by Cheryl Morris
Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.