Water Communion Sunday: “Ollie, Ollie, In Come Free”

Water Communion Sunday: “Ollie, Ollie, In Come Free”

September 11, 2016
Rev. Justin Schroeder
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When I was growing up, and we were wrapping up a game of hide and seek or sardines as dusk approached, one of the players would shout, “Ollie, Ollie, In Come Free,” which was the signal that everyone still out in the field, or hiding around the neighborhood, could come back to home base, with no penalty or fear of being tagged. It was the call that brought everyone back together. In this Water Communion service, we’ll explore the idea of the church being the place that’s constantly calling out, “Ollie, Ollie, In Come Free,” inviting everyone into community, inviting everyone to grow their souls as we travel a spiritual path together, and inviting everyone to work for justice with humility, courage, and compassion.

This Sunday is Water Communion Sunday, and we’ll be returning to two services at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. 

Water is a gift. It replenishes and sustains our lives. On Water Communion Sunday, we celebrate the many rivers, eddies and waterways of our life experiences, converging in our sanctuary every Sunday forming a river of faith. We embody this truth by bringing water from our homes, our travels, our walks, and our bike paths – and combine them during the service in a ritual called Water Communion.

Please bring a small jar of water to either service (9:30 or 11:15 a.m.) this Sunday, Sept. 11 for the beginning of our church year, in this beautiful multi-generational Sunday service.

Order of Service: September 11 Order of Service

Offering Recipient: Joyce Preschool (give here)

Music: First Universalist Choir and Bat Boy Cast

Listen to the Wisdom Story and Homily

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