Sunday, May 28, 10:30 a.m. Laying Down Stones – Rev. Darcey Laine (from UUCAS)
Multi-Platform – In person in Athens, and on zoom
Are there things you are carrying that you are ready to set down? Feelings, ideas, judgements, unfinished projects, old stories, burdens of any size and kind- this Sunday we create together a ritual to lay down large and small stones, or to hold them intentionally and with compassion for ourselves until we are ready to lay them down.
** if you are attending on zoom, please take a moment before the service and find some stones or pebbles so you can fully participate in the ritual in your own space**
Join us at our regular zoom address:
https://uuma.zoom.us/j/94356980987?pwd=TDh3NlFqaGRxS0Z1SFlhajRKSVUzdz09
Order of Service Sunday, May 28, 2023 — 10:30 am
Welcome – Rev. Darcey Laine
Prelude: Stomping Five by Robert D.Vandall –Diego de la O
Chalice Lighting: Lay It Down By Joan Javier-Duval –Marion Lutz
Song: #188 Come, Come, Whoever You Are
Lesson for All Ages: A Heavy Load by Jon J Muth — Rev. Laine
Joys and concerns – Rev. Laine & the Congregation
Meditation: We Remember and We Pray for Peace By Jennifer Cottrill – Rev. Laine
Offering
Please write a check or make an online contribution to one of our sponsoring congregations
UUCAS, 112 North St, Athens PA 18810. Or online at Uucas.org – scroll down until you see the donate button.
UU Cortland, 3 Church Street, Cortland, NY 13045. Or online at uucortland.org/online-donations/
Offertory Music: Lunar Eclipse by Nancy and Randall Faber – Lucas and Diego de la O
Reading: Hauling Out Stones by Nancy Shaffer -Marion Lutz
Song: Loosen Loosen by Aly Halpert
Loosen, loosen, baby
you don’t have to carry
the weight of the world in your muscles and bones
let go, let go, let go
Reflection: Lay it Down – Rev. Darcey Laine & the congregation
Song: #201 Glory, Glory
Closing words: A Rock in our Pocket by Theresa I. Soto — Rev. Laine
Extinguishing the Chalice
Postlude: Curtains of Fire by Randall Haztsell – Lucas de la O