Topical Services
Throughout the year we have rituals to bind us as a congregation.
In addition to the traditional Judeo-Christian Holy Days services,
we have a number of special yearly services.
- Black History Month – February
- YRUU – March
- Coming Of Age – May
- Religious Education – May
- Flower Communion – June
- GLBT – June
- Water Communion – September
- Blessing of the Animals
Ceremonies
- Child Dedication
- Recognition of Religious Education Teachers
- Welcoming New Members – twice a year
- Installation of the Board Of Trustees
Flower Communion
The Flower communion service was created by Norbert Çapek
(1870- 1942), who founded the Unitarian Church in Czechoslovakia.
He introduced this special service to that church on June 4, 1923.
For some time he had felt the need for some symbolic ritual that
would bind people more closely together. The format had to be one
that would not alienate any who had forsaken other religious traditions.
By exchanging flowers, we show our willingness to walk together
in our Search for truth, disregarding all that might divide us.
Each person takes home a flower brought by someone else—thus
symbolizing our shared celebration in community. This communion
of sharing is essential to a free people of a free religion.
—Excerpts from The
Flower Communion Service, A Service Celebration for Religious
Liberals, by Reginald Zottoli.
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