The Pale Blue Dot
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
April 21, 2024
Lindsay Dunckel & Sophia McKean, Worship Associates
On the day before Earth Day, we’ll contemplate our little planet and our interdependence with it. As Gary Snyder wrote, “Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.” With reverence for the great web of life and with humility, we acknowledge our place in it.
Song for Gathering For the Earth Forever Turning #163 by Kim Oler (et al. anon.)
Pledge of Allegiance to the Earth and All Life
Land Acknowledgement
Greeting One Another
Lighting of the Chalice Blessing for Our Childhood Treesl by Sophia McKean
Singing the Children on Their Way
Welcome Lindsay Dunckel
Opening Words Sophia McKean
Reflection Nancy Finlay
Song Rising Green #1068 by Carolyn McDade
Oh, the Places We Love Ritual
Yuba Meditation
Joys & Sorrows
Blessing the Endangered Animals
Climate Justice Moment Bob Miller
Offering
Offertory
Dedication
Closing Thoughts Lindsay Dunckel
Thank you & Announcements
Closing Song Blue Boat Home Hymn #1064 words by Peter Mayer, music by Roland Hugh
Closing Words by Wendell Berry, read by Sophia McKean
Community Benediction / Extinguishing of the Chalice
Carry the flame of peace and love until we meet again.
Music for Going Forth