Multi-Platform – In person Athens and on Zoom

In honor of Earth Day, we look back on how our congregation has manifested our care for the Earth. From our old Earth Day fairs, to becoming a Green Sanctuary Congregation, from composting and insulation to study groups and Earth-centered worship. This has been an important part of our life together for many years. Perhaps looking back at who we have been will help us become inspired and affirmed on our path forward together and as individuals.

Join us at our regular zoom address:

https://uuma.zoom.us/j/94356980987?pwd=TDh3NlFqaGRxS0Z1SFlhajRKSVUzdz09

Order of Service Sunday, April 14, 2024 — 10:30 am

Welcome & Announcements    -Rev. Darcey Laine    

Prelude  – Katie Replogle

Chalice Lighting:   -Alex Compton

Pledge Reflection        – Carmen Cullen

*Song: Garden Song by David Mallett

Story for all Ages:     

Joys and concerns   — Rev. Laine and the Congregation

Song: #123 Spirit of life

Earth Day- Looking Back, Looking Forward    – Rev. Laine

Earth Day Fair – Katie Replogle

Lifetime Eco-hero Award

Offering                      – Alex Compton

Please write a check or make an online contribution to one of our sponsoring congregations

UUCAS, 112 North St, Athens PA 18810.  Or online at Uucas.org – scroll down until you see the donate button. 

UU Cortland, 3 Church Street, Cortland, NY 13045. Or online at uucortland.org/online-donations/

Offertory Music: – Katie Replogle

Reflection: Community Shale Network          – Elaine Lovegreen

Reading: from “Creating a New World” by John Doscher                  -Alex Compton

Reflection: Green Sanctuary               – Darcey Laine

*Song: #1064 Blue Boat Home 

Closing words: from the UN Environmental Sabbath  – Rev. Laine and the Congregation

Please Respond: “We join with the earth and with each other”

Extinguishing the Chalice        – Alex Compton

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.

Postlude – Katie Replogle

Thanks to our Team:

Service Leader – Rev. Darcey Laine

Speakers- Katie Replogle, Elaine Lovegreen, Carmen Cullen, Carol Doscher

Worship Associate – Alex Compton

Musician- Katie Replogle

UUCAS Sanctuary Audio Visual – Carmen Cullen

Slide Design- Susan Weitz

Zoom Audio Visual – Anne Bower

Zoom Greeter – Anne Bower

UUCAS sanctuary Greeter- Linda Rossi-Bidlack