Today we are celebrating Earth Day a little late (April was packed) and reconsidering one species that we often regard as having no useful role in our ecosystem. What it contributes to the global community seems to be far outweighed by what it takes. Of the six great extinctions in the history of life on Earth, the latest is caused largely by this one species. We can’t help but think that the rest of the planetary ecosystem might be better off without it. That species is, of course, homo sapiens sapiens, and the words, music, and rituals of today’s service are devoted to helping us to heal our attitude about it.
Members of the Green Sanctuary Committee join Amy in leading the service, including Barbara Smith-Thomas, and as guest Worship Associate, Jesse Schwab. Come feel the joy and hope of being an integral part of something beautiful: our planetary ecosystem.
Worship leader: Rev. Amy Zucker Morgenstern
Worship Associate: Jesse Schwab
Special music: Yuri Liberzon, guitar
Follow along in the order of service: bit.ly/uucpa_oos_20230521.
We gather in person in the Main Hall, in person on the main patio, and via Zoom: bit.ly/uucpa_service_1015am . In-person, we are distanced 3′ and masked for safety. You may also sit on the patio if you prefer. Please sign in at the welcome table as you arrive. To watch the service live on our Facebook page, visit: www.facebook.com/uucpa/live_videos.
Image: The Gardener, Georges Seurat, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons