May 12, 2024, 11 AM: SUNDAY SERVICE
Hybrid: Sanctuary / Zoom
Topic: The Gift of Pluralism
An interactive, multi-generational service introducing the Soul Matters theme, “The Gift of Pluralism.” Wiggle room is available for those that need it. All ages are welcome!
During the Time for All Sages today, we will celebrate Flower Communion.
Flower Communion is an annual ritual that celebrates beauty, human uniqueness, diversity, and community.
Originally created in 1923 by Unitarian minister Norbert Čapek of Prague, Czechoslovakia, the Flower Ceremony was introduced to the United States by Rev. Mája Čapek, Norbert's widow. This piece on WorshipWeb, by the Revs. Teresa and David Schwartz, tells The Story of Norbert Čapek's Flower Ceremony.
In this ceremony, everyone in the congregation brings a flower. Each person places a flower in a shared vase. The congregation and minister bless the flowers, and they're redistributed. Each person brings home a different flower than the one they brought. (If you forget, don’t worry, we’ll have plenty of extra flowers!)
Celebrating the Flower Ceremony is an excellent opportunity for Unitarian Universalist (UU) congregations to express their commitment to our Sixth Principle: We covenant to affirm and promote the goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all.
Please join us for a potluck lunch after the service.
This hybrid service will be in the Sanctuary at Greater Nashville UU Congregation, as well as on Zoom. See How to Join a Virtual Service at GNUUC.