June 5, 2022- Flower Communion

99 years ago, almost to the day, Rev. Norbert Capek led the first Flower Communion ritual. He developed it then, and we observe it today, as a ritual of giving and receiving, of connecting with the beauty in each of us, and the bigger story of that beauty when we come together in community, in fellowship, and in the spirit of love that is this church. We’ll have music from Dean Magraw and his band, and a special guest vocalist, Thomasina Petrus. Prelude- Feelin' Good by Nina Simone- Dean Magraw, guitar; Thomasina Petrus, vocals; and the band Words of Welcome- Rev. Jen Crow (3:13) Time for All Ages- Saying Goodbye to Julica (12:18) Flower Communion Ritual- Rev. Arif Mamdani (20:15) Prayer and Cycle of Life- Rev. Arif Mamdani (28:51) Homily- Rev. Jen Crow (31:42) Invitation to Give- Rev. Jen Crow (38:28) Benediction- Summertime by Miles Davis- Thomasina Petrus, Dean Magraw and the band (41:15)