​River of Grass Order of Service
May 31, 2026
Monthly Theme: Awakening Curiosity
With Open Minds and Loving Hearts
Karen Gonzalez

Morning Sing;
Becoming by Mary Grigolia Peter Meerwarth, Piano
#1008 When Our Heart is in a Holy Place; Words and Music: Joyce Poley
Oh, Let Us Gather Words and Music by RevAmy Carol Webb
Ringing of the Chimes
Prelude The Kindergarten Song by Bob Robson
Welcome
Call to Worship
“Welcome to this Community of Seekers” by Alexis Engelbrecht  
Opening Hymn #338 I Seek the Spirit of a Child; Words: Carl G Seaborg, Music: Traditional English Melody
Chalice Lighting
We light this chalice to celebrate Unitarian Universalism Here, we have open minds Here, we have loving hearts Here, we have helping hands Together, we care for our planet And work for peace and friendship in our world                              
Covenant
English:
Love is the spirit of this congregation and service is its law.
This is our great covenant:
to dwell together in peace,
to seek the truth in love,
and to help one another.
Spanish:
El Amor es el espíritu de esta congregación
y el servicio su ley principal.                       
Esta es nuestra gran promesa:
vivir juntos en paz, buscar la verdad a través del amor,
y ayudarnos mutuamente.
Offering/Offertory
#402 From You I Receive; Words and Music: Joseph and Nathan Segal
Candles of Community
Stones of Reflection
Pastoral Response
“Prayer for Resilience Through Connections” by Michelle Collins
Sung Response #371, #381; Music: Genevan Psalter 1551, Words: Isaac Watts 1674-1748
Wisdom Tale Anansi and the Pot of Wisdom, a tale from Ghana, West Africa
Heritage Angus MacLean
Hope Cathy Seggel and Leia Durland-Jones
Deepening Hymn #318 We Would Be One; Words: Samuel Anthony Wright, Music: Jean Sibelius, Peter Meerwarth, piano
Message “With Open Minds and Loving Hearts” Karen Gonzalez and Friends
Testimonials by Theo Lucas and Stephanie Nichols
Teacher Appreciation
Closing Hymn Becoming by Mary Grigolia, performed by Peter Meerwarth
Closing Words “May We be Changed” by Rev. Scott Tayler
Extinguishing the Chalice
​We gather the warmth of love,  the light of truth,  and the energy of action  into our hearts as we extinguish the chalice,  and go back into the world of doing and saying. We carry this light forward  into the dawning and the setting day.          
Announcements / Invite to Hospitality
Shine On / Music Reprise