September 8, 2024

9:30 and 11:00 AM

Every Drop Counts

A cherished annual ritual, come join our water communion. Bring water from your kitchen tap, a nearby pnd or river, or even the ocean. We will bring our waters together as we begin a new year. A homecoming party and community fair will follow in the 4 Waldron Ave parking lot.

Prelude: John O’Neill

Welcome: Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner, Lead Ministry Team

Come, Come Whoever You Are by Noah Aronson and Hymn #1018 Come and Go With Me to that Land Misa Iwama, Director of Music Ministry

Call to Worship and Chalice Lighting: Rev. Dr. Jé Exodus Hooper

Song: The Tide is Rising by Yotam Schachter & Shoshana Meira Friedman

Story: We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom and illustrator Michaela Goade

Water Ceremony: Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner, Dr. Tuli Patel, and Rev. Dr. Jé Exodus Hooper

Ritual of Release and Celebration: Stones and Seaglass 930 Adam Gonnerman and 11am Shawn Jordan, Beacon Chaplains

Reflection: Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner, Lead Ministry Team

Hymn #100 Peace Like a River

Testimony: Joëlle Bochner, Beacon Member

Offertory: The Water is Wide (Traditional folk) and I am Willing (Holly Near)

Reading: Blessing the Boats, Lucille Clifton read by Dr. Tuli Patel

Hymn #1064 Blue Boat Home

Benediction: Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner

Postlude:

With thanks to all of the staff and volunteers who make our service possible including:

Music: Misa Iwama and John O’Neill

Live Stream Technician: Lux

Audio Tech: Riley Yau

Worship Associate: Missy Rogers

Board Greeter: Jen Skarda McCann

Welcome Team: 9:30 Suzanne Wagner, 11am Missy Rogers and Ron Schneider