Activity time: 5 minutes

Light the chalice and share these words from Rev. Kate Walker:

With courage we turn to look,
with fear and love pulling us forward,
death will greet us one day.
We look,
but we do not welcome,
not this time,
not next time,
we only look,
with courage.

Call attention to the covenant you have posted and ask participants to reaffirm their willingness to let it guide your time together. Assure participants that, together, the group will offer a welcoming and safe space for sharing their creative expressions.