Round and Round the Earth is Turning
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
March 17, 2024
Beth Karow & Sophia McKean, Worship Associates
At the yearly balance point of dark and light known as the Spring Equinox, we pause to celebrate the symmetry of the celestial sphere of which we all are a part. We’ll create a community altar from found objects as we honor Nature during this Earthy, ritual-based service.
Greeting Beth Karow
Land Acknowledgement read by Jo Waters
Song for Gathering Round and Round the Earth is Turning, English folk song
Lighting of the Chalice Like the First Hint of Green by Jennifer McGlothin read by Jo Waters
Singing the Children on Their Way
Stewardship Moment
Welcome Sophia McKean
Reading Here to Transform by Rev. Dr. David Breeden read by Tom Wernigg
Casting the Circle Equinox and the Calling of the Directions, Beth Karow
Singing In This Circle from Joya Winwood’s Mothersong
Ritual Making a Spring Mandala
Joys & Sorrows
Prayer & Meditation I Wish You Enough by Bob Perks, read by Sophia McKean & Beth Karow
Offering
Offertory
Dedication
Thank you & Announcements
Releasing the Directions
Closing Words Prayer of Co-Creation by Lyn Cox
Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.
Music for Going Forth