Sunday Service 5/18/2025

Flower Communion

Flower Communion

May 18, 2025
​at 10:30 AM PT

​Come worship with the UUs!

See Order of Service below or HERE

The first Flower Ceremony was held in Prague, on June 24, 1923, led by Rev. Norbert Čapek. For decades, this beloved tradition and its powerful history have provided meaning to hundreds of UU congregations.

​You are welcome to join us in-person at our physical location:

3616 East Lake Mead Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89115

​If you are unable to join us live because of concerns for your health or other reasons, please join us online at Zoom.

You can join us at Zoom here: ​https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84823621393 
The password is chalice.
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The Zoom room opens at 10:25 AM.
​Worship begins at 10:30 AM

​Click here to submit your announcement

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Order of Service
Flower Communion
May 18, 2025

Prelude: In This Small Spot by Tim Story with Maggie Mooha on piano

Welcome Words with Viviana Torres

Greeting & Ringing the Bell with Viviana Torres

Land Acknowledgment/Appreciation with Stout Gerrity

Chalice Lighting
    Congregational Response:
"We light the chalice as a reminder that together we are a beacon in the desert.  May its light lead the way to love, acceptance and justice as we strive for personal and societal transformation."

Opening Words/Invocation with Mark Bergtholdt
    The Colors of Communion by Jennifer Pratt-Walter

Opening Song: We Give Thanks #1010 with Maggie Mooha on piano

Story for All Ages with Rory Solomon or with Mark Bergtholdt

Ritual with Stout Gerrity
Congregational Response:
May we hold all that was spoken and all that is kept in the silence of our hearts in love and compassion.
    Music: Anthem by Suzanne Ciani with Maggie Mooha on piano

Guided Meditation with Donna Mead
    Flower Communion by Lynn Ungar

Middle Song: STJ #1068 Rising Green with Maggie Mooha on piano

Offerings and Gratitudes 
Congregational Response:
“Beloved community, we are grateful for all that you are and all that you do.”
Music: This is My Song tune by Jean Sibelius with Maggie Mooha on piano

Flower Communion with Mark Bergtholdt

Closing Song: #1064 Blue Boat Home with Maggie Mooha on piano

Call to Action with Viviana Torres

Benediction with Mark Bergtholdt
    Flower Communion Closing Words by Rev. Jonalu Johnstone–Mark

Chalice Extinguishing
Congregational Response: 
“We release that which was called with love and gratitude, and we extinguish the flame, but not our commitment to being a beacon in the desert. This burns brightly until we gather again.”

Announcements with Stout Gerrity

Postlude: Meditation #3 by Clif Hardin with Maggie Mooha on piano