Deborah Wiggins, with help from friends, will present a music service on the theme of gratitude, blessings and high hopes. "Things are such that someone lifting a cup, or watching the rain, petting a dog, or singing, just singing, could be doing as much for this universe as anyone." Rumi

This service explores the deep connections between ancient Persian Sufi poetry and Unitarian Universalist principles. Persian poetic tradition, once taught widely as a spiritual guide, emphasizes universal love, mutual acceptance, and spiritual unity – values closely aligned with UU teachings.

Bring water, from home or somewhere meaningful to you. In the water ceremony we combine our water as we launch the congregational year. We celebrate who we are, who we aspire to be, and our vision and visions for the world.