One powerful metaphor for growth has to do with living our lives in ever-growing orbits–passing over familiar territory again and again but gaining broader insights and perspectives with each orbit. How can we make use of this model for personal and institutional growth and transformation?

Gathering Music: "Venus" from The Planets [Gustav Holst], Carol Karl 
Welcome: Mary-Jo Hennesy, Worship Associate
Opening Words: “We Arrive Together Here” [Andrew Pakula]
Lighting the Chalice:
As we kindle this flame,
May it spark in each of us
Connection and commitment
To this living tradition
And to each other.