Flowers need certain things to bloom and grow. What do we humans need if we are to realize our full potential? If we are to become the person we are meant to be? We’ll be celebrating new members and new babies as part of this service. (See Child Dedication and New Member Ceremony descriptions, below.)

Child Dedication:  Unitarian Universalists believe every child is born in goodness. We also believe that we cannot determine religious beliefs for anyone else, especially for infants. Therefore, a Child Dedication is a celebration of a child’s beginning their journey in the world, rather than a cleansing of original sin or declaration of a child’s religious affiliation.

A Child Dedication ceremony is a time to remember that all children grow in the world that we are making. In a Child Dedication, the parents, godparents, and the larger community of friends and family dedicate themselves to the spiritual life of the child. A Dedication is also time to introduce a child by name, because it is by our names that we are recognized as unique individuals.

Our next Child Dedication will be held on May 13. We invite all parents of children who have not been dedicated, regardless of age, to consider having their children dedicated. If you are interested, please let Rev. Elizabeth or Ginger know!

New Member Ceremony:  Are you ready to officially join our congregation? As part of our flower communion on May 13, we’ll welcome new members by covenanting with them as a community. Please contact Rev. Elizabeth or Elisabeth Berlinger if you would like to participate!

 

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