"Many streams will form a river, our annual honoring of water as that which binds us all.” - Rev. Gail Stratton - Sunday, August 21, 2022

Many Unitarian Universalists celebrate an Ingathering Water Service at the start of a year.  Water speaks to our many interconnections with each other and with the earth.  “Water is elemental and primary, calling forth feelings of awe and reverence. Acknowledging that the ocean is considered by many to be the place from which all life on our planet came, and water is essential for all life.”  
Our Story for all Ages will be “We are Water Protectors. “ by Carol Lindstrom.   
“Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, “We Are Water Protectors” issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s water from harm and corruption―it is bold and lyrical picture book written by Carole Lindstrom and vibrantly illustrated by Michaela Goade.”   A powerful documentary about the Water Protectors is available entitled “AWAKE, A DREAM FROM STANDING ROCK.”   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCg1DsRFyl

 We will share in our own simple ritual for this intergenerational service.   Bring a small jar of water if you would like to add to our bowls of water.   And we will affirm that life- giving water must be protected!!

​Everyone is invited to stay afterwards to enjoy some cold water and also some cookies!

Story for all Ages offered by Colleen Jameson:  “We are the Water Protectors”
Music: Lien Nguyen

UUCO is a welcoming congregation and we invite you to join us either in person or online this Sunday morning at 11:00 am.  Unfortunately, we are unable to publish the link to the service but you may contact Sandra Moss at [email protected] to have the link sent to you.  Please request link before Sunday morning.