As we celebrate the beginning of the 183rd year of this church, we’ll reflect on what it means to make community together, and to return again and again to a place and a people. What makes this return “good and pleasant” and freely chosen? We will observe the “water celebration” ritual so feel free to bring water from a place special to you, though we’ll also have symbolic water you can use. There will be a backpack blessing, so have children and youth bring their backpacks or cases.

The potluck will be after the service in Deale Hall! Bring a dish to pass.