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May we hear the melody of Life and find ourselves singing harmony. May we be open to the dissonances in the Song of the Land and Its People, that we might be part of the World’s urging toward Justice, Peace, and Love. May we feel in our bones the rhythms of Life and the Land, and find ourselves...Benediction | By Joseph Cleveland | February 19, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 6th Principle (World Community), Arts & Music, Diversity, Joy, Playfulness, Unity -
My friends, may the Spirit of Love be A living flame before you, A guiding star above you, A firm path below you, And a gentle presence behind you.Closing | By Eric Williams | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Love, Presence, Reverence, Transcendence, Unitarian Universalism, Wonder -
May the firmness of the earth be yours. May the flow of the water be yours. May the freedom of the air be yours. May the fierceness of the fire be yours. May all of the gifts of this life, The Below and the Above, Be with you now and remain with you always.Closing | By Eric Williams | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Earth, Earth-Centered, Nature, Paganism
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May you be filled with the blessings of this covenanted community. May you carry them with you as you depart from here. May you discover the places in the world where these blessings are needed. May you have the courage to share them....Closing | By Eric Williams | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Connections, Relationships, Service
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As we leave this hallowed place, may our feet remember its feel, So that wherever we walk, we know ourselves to be on hallowed ground. May we know that we are kin with every soul, every star, every stone and leaf of grass. And may our words be gentle and our touch be kind. Blessed be.Closing | By Amy Zucker Morgenstern | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Connections, Reverence
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Blessed are the droplets, for they shall fill the bucket to overflowing. Blessed are they who know there is a bucket, for they shall be filled with hope. Blessed are they who can see beyond their lifetimes, for they shall walk in faith that their work will not be in vain....Closing | By Amy Zucker Morgenstern | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Earth-Centered, Purpose, Unity, Vision
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Here may you know that you are lovable and that, indeed, you are loved. And may you carry that love out into the world as a blessing.Closing | By Dawn Skjei Cooley | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Love, Worth
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May the truth that makes us free, and the hope that never dies, and the love that casts out all fear lead us forward together, 'till the day breaks, and the shadows flee away.Closing | By Anonymous | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Truth
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May love permeate your every heartbeat May faith guide your every step May truth and compassion be your Eternal travelling companions And may a deep, abiding Spirit rest joyously In your every waking wish And your every resting dream...Closing | By Becca Reynolds | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Compassion, Love, Peace
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Like the cosmic dust following after a great Perseid meteor, we are the living remnants of time and all that has come to pass in its wake—briefly shining lights on the way to eternity. We are only visible to the naked eye for an instant. Take this moment to shine like the start dust you are. May...Benediction | By Mary Edes | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Awe, Beauty, Earth, Earth-Centered, Generations, Transcendence, Wonder
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In this religious community we reach back into the past to honor those who came before us and those who have given much so that we may be here today. And we reach forward with hands of welcome to embrace those who have newly joined our Fellowship....Closing | By Thomas Rhodes | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Connections, Direct Experience, Generations, Gratitude, New Member Ceremony, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Unitarian Universalism, Unity
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I send you out now, to share yourself with the world May its promise and complexity set your mind ablaze May you hold fast to what your life has taught you May you question everything And when you have changed the world, And the world has changed you, May you return again, to this place, And shar...Closing | By Kelly Weisman Asprooth-Jackson | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Transformation, Truth, Wonder
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One snowflake is a marvel, a miracle; Four snowflakes, five, and the kids begin to run around in the yard One hundred and the cars start slowing down; One thousand, two...you can see where this is going....Closing | By Erik Walker Wikstrom | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Power, Purpose, Strength, Unity -
Our time together is finished, but our work is not yet done: May our spirits be renewed and our purpose resolved As we meet the challenges of the week to come. The chalice flame is extinguished Until once again ignited by the strength of our communion. Go now in peace.Closing | By Martha Kirby Capo | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Purpose, Service, Strength, Unitarian Universalism
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If you are who you were, and if the person next to you is who he or she was, if none of us has changed since the day we came in here— we have failed. The purpose of this community— of any church, temple, zendo, mosque— is to help its people grow. We do this through encounters with the...Closing | By Erik Walker Wikstrom | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Acceptance, Change, Character, Growth, Integrity, Living Our Faith, Purpose, Transformation
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Into our world we commend our spirits: May the strength we have gained in this communal hour sustain us as we resume the work that is at hand. Source: Association Sunday 2009...Closing | By Martha Kirby Capo | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Purpose, Service, Strength
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Every week we gather in this beautiful space to find peace. Each week words and music offer and celebrate peace with the hope of instilling it in us. Now, take the peace you have found here, back out into the world with you. Renewed in our faith and inspired to act, Let us be the peacemakers the...Closing | By Sam Trumbore | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Peace
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The Good Fridays of our lives come unbidden and unexpected Bringing the winter of despair and the death of dreams and hope Only love has the power to mend what has been broken A love that brings healing to our wounds A love that offers hope when we have none A love that creates unity where there ...Closing | By Andrew Pakula | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Good Friday -
May you know fully and deeply the blessings of each of your heart's seasons The inward turning of Winter Springtime's lush renewal The effortless, steady growth of summer And autumn's rich harvest May your passage from season to season be blessed— Eased by hands to hold, and by the light of love...Closing | By Andrew Pakula | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Body, Compassion, Earth, Earth-Centered, Fall, Growth, Nature, Spring, Summer, Winter -
There are miles behind you And many more ahead. As you journey on toward wholeness May all that is good and true guide your way May the joy of love lighten every step And the miracle that is life be ever in your sight.Closing | By Andrew Pakula | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Direct Experience, Good, Meaning, Purpose, Searching, Unitarian Universalism, Wholeness