Flower Communion & Maypole Dance

Maypole

In the Flower Communion, each person brings a flower to share, placing it in a communal vase. At the end of the ritual, everyone takes home a different flower, symbolizing the beauty of our individuality and the gift of community. This tradition, first introduced by Czech Unitarian minister Norbert Čapek, celebrates diversity, gratitude, and peace.

After the Flower Communion, we will dance the maypole dance outside. Each ribbon represents one of us—our presence, our care, our willingness to show up. As we move together, the pattern emerges not because anyone controls it, but because we are paying attention to one another. You are invited to join in however you feel comfortable—by dancing, watching, or simply holding the circle. There is no wrong way to belong.

The Share the Plate recipient for April, May, and June is TBD (submit suggestions to the board). We collect Share the Plate donations on the first Sunday of each month. However, you are free to donate anytime (please mark donations as “Share the Plate”).

Image credit: Weaving Together. Public domain. Created with OpenAI.


Share Your Voice. Lead a Sunday Service.

At UU Casper, Sunday services are a shared creation. We welcome members, friends, and guest speakers to lead services that reflect Unitarian Universalist values and our Seven Principles.

Do you have a story, reflection, spiritual practice, scientific knowledge, or justice topic to share? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned leader, we’ll support you every step of the way.

Visit Sunday Service Resources, for more information and guidance.

Contact Elizabeth Jo, Programming Chair, at programs@uucasper.org to sign up.
Let’s create something meaningful—together.

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