SUNDAY SERVICE
In Person and Online ~ 10 am
Reverend Nica Eaton & Sam Dickerson
Kinship With Our Earth: An Intergenerational Service
“No one will protect what they don’t care about, and no one will care about what they have never experienced” – David Attenborough. We know of the many ways to care for the earth, but what is that inspires us to do so? In this Intergenerational service, we will explore the many beautiful facets of this planet through song, stories, …and bubbles. Bring your wonder and affection for our blue boat home as we reconnect with our dear Mother Earth and celebrate Earth Day.
Month Theme – Interdependence
Welcome – Reverend Nica Eaton
Introduction – Samantha Dickerson
Call to Worship – Reverend Nica Eaton
Chalice Lighting – The Niebergall Family
Opening Hymn – #1068 “Rising Green”
Time for All Ages on the Element of Fire – “The Green Grass Grew All Around” (sing along), led by Samantha Dickerson
Manna Collection – Samantha Dickerson
Announcements – Reverend Nica Eaton
Offering Words – The Learned-Smith Family
Music – Offering Music “Down to Earth” by Peter Gabriel [Video] https://youtu.be/5lgpqIj492g?si=hCLzQmoZ3AIgf0rc
Joys and Sorrows – You may write your Joys and Sorrows in the chat box during the service if you are online. If you are in person please fill out an index card. You can also email your joys or concerns during the week to
worship@chaliceuu.org
Time of Meditation on Air – Bubble Meditation led by Samantha Dickerson
Meditation Hymn – “Earth My Body” – 2 part round
Water Ceremony – Reverend Nica Eaton
Music – Video of “The River by Coco Love Alcorn” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3Aa05YGx9s
Reflection & Earth Chalice Ceremony – Samantha Dickerson
Closing Hymn – #1064 “Blue Boat Home”
Benediction – Reverend Nica Eaton
Extinguishing the Chalice
Closing Words – Reverend Nica Eaton
Postlude – Anthony Concepcion
Please bring a small amount of water to worship this Sunday in a vial or jar from a place that holds personal significance to you. It could be water from a local river, a lake, the ocean, a rainstorm, or even your own tap at home. Whatever water you are grateful for. We will be combining our waters during the service. If you’re participating via zoom, please have a glass of water with you during worship.