Gathering to Share Creation Stories

Gathering on Mother's Day
Sharing Creation Stories
Sunday, 12 May 2013, 5:30 pm,
618 Locust

Creation myths are stories of how the universe and its inhabitants came to be. They are found in nearly all religious traditions and are usually considered sacred. Creation stories are very important to a culture because they reveal the central worldview of a particular people and give voice to the values and beliefs held by the society that shares them.

There's not a more fitting time to explore some of our creation stories than on Mother's Day. Ann and Valerie will share several Native American stories and facilitate our conversation. We'll collect money to purchase the various components of Church World Service hygiene kits which we'll assemble May 19. Because it's the second Sunday of the month, we'll not share a potluck meal.

We offer a Prayer of Thanksgiving for the Women in our Lives who Fill the Role of Mother

She is a Valiant woman; her roots are firmly planted. The Kin-dom is within; her heart, treasure-filled.

She is a Joyful woman, for whom laughter is no stranger: a song to sing, a smile to give, a hand to clasp or embrace.

She is a Strong woman whose heart and arms withstand the pressures and the worries that each day unfolds.

She is a Patient woman waiting through storm and night for new life, new growth, rich harvest.

She is a Loving woman, ever giving and forgiving, ever caring and concerned.

She is a Sharing woman who with arms outstretched gives her gifts and treasures to those both near and far.