Celebrant: Julia Parker
Alexis Pauline Gumbs is a poet, scholar, and feminist whose book, Undrowned, offers “submerged wisdom” from the lives of marine mammals. Together, we’ll reflect on these oceanic lessons and meditations in hopes of finding inspiration as we swim through the murky waters of modern day life.
Welcome and Announcements
Territorial Acknowledgement
Chalice Lighting and Sung Affirmation
Opening Words
Opening Hymn: Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around, from the Social Justice Choir Book
Time for All Ages: Not Quite Narwhal by Jessie SIma
Reeb Benediction
Offertory
Meditation:
Adapted from Undrowned: Black Feminist Lessons from Marine Mammals by Alexis Pauline Gumbs
Gift of Music: Holding the Light; UUCP Choir
Readings: from Undrowned: Black Feminist Lessons from Marine Mammals by Alexis Pauline Gumbs
Homily
Closing Hymn: #1064, Blue Boat Home
Closing Reading: Take a deep breath everywhere you see a star by Alexis Pauline Gumbs, parts ii and iii
Musical Benediction: There Is a Love
Embodying the Flame
Spoken Benediction