Opening Words and Welcome Good afternoon and welcome to our annual animal blessing. We take time once a year with this formal ceremony to give thanks and bless our companions in life—cats and dogs, birds and chickens, turtles and fish and so much more! This ceremony also acknowledges that our...

Song “Gathered Here” Chalice Lighting This is our circle of chalice light, Where peace and love are burning bright, A place of wonder, a place of fun, Welcome, welcome, everyone! Greetings Good morning! Stand up and greet your neighbor with a handshake or hug. Stay standing—I’m going to...

Greetings Good morning! My name is Kathy. Let’s greet our friends. Covenant Read together. Introduction Today we’re going to learn a new spiritual practice. Who remembers what a spiritual practice is? It is an activity that cultivates spirituality. What are some examples of spiritual practice?