Water Ceremony/Communion
Jennifer W, Worship Leader & Speaker Mark W, Music
Prelude
Gathering Hymn – #100,”I’ve got Peace Like a River”
Welcome,
Announcements,
Greetings
Chime
Centering Music – Mark W
Chalice Lighting
Offertory
Story for All Ages – “We are Water Protectors,” by Carole Lindstrom
Opening Words
Sharing of Joys and Sorrows (edited out of video)
Meditation, Moment of Silence, Singing of “Spirit of Life” #123
Message
Congregational Response
Closing Hymn – #1067,”Blue Boat Home,”
Extinguish the Chalice – “We extinguish this flame but not the light of truth, the warmth of community, or the fire of commitment. These we carry in our hearts until we are together again.”
Closing Words
Chime
Postlude