with Adam Pope, Celebrant. It is our tradition at MCUUF to begin our new church year with our Water Communion ceremony. In this observance, we celebrate our religious community by mingling our waters and reflecting on the importance of water in our lives through words, ritual, and music. Please remember to bring a small vial of water from a place that is important to you—whether this be from distant travels, a local river, your garden hose, or your own kitchen faucet. And be prepared to rejoice in the strength of our community.