ORDER OF SERVICE, January 8, 2006

Nature’s Healing Powers

Green Sanctuary Team

Opening words

Welcome and announcements

Chalice Lighting (please read in unison):

As we light this flame, may we be reminded here of our highest aspirations, and inspired to bring our gifts of love and service to the altar of humanity.

May we know once again that we are not isolated beings but connected, in mystery and miracle, to the universe, to this community and to each other. Anonymous

Opening song*: #21 For the Beauty of the Earth

Covenant (please read in unison):

We, the members and friends of the Oberlin Unitarian Universalist Fellowship,

covenant to live together in our quest for truth, love, social justice and environmental responsibility. In this spirit of caring fellowship we offer our combined gifts and resources.

Story for all ages: First Tomato (A Voyage to the Bunny Planet)

Singing the children to kid sitting: “Go Now in Peace”

Go now in peace, stay if you please. May the spirit of love surround you everywhere, everywhere you may go.

Sharing of Joys and Concerns

Offertory: The Wordless Mountains Bravely Still (Soloist, Andy Frantz)

Responsive Reading: # 552 “My Help is in the Mountain” by Nancy Wood

HOMILY: Where is the Bunny Planet?

Cindy Frantz, speaker

Silent Meditation

Returning words

Closing Song*: #94, What Is This Life

Extinguishing the Chalice (please read in unison):

We extinguish this flame, but not the light of truth, the warmth of community, or the fire of commitment. These we carry in our hearts until we are together again.

#400 “Shalom Havayreem”

* Please rise, as you are able