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March 8, 2026- Joy! - Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly

Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly, long-time musicians and dancers from Warren, RI, present American folk music with unique vocals, guitar, dulcimer, Irish whistle, harmonica, banjo, and more. They have appeared in worship spaces throughout the US for many years and present compelling services with music, readings, and reflections. They have produced 14 albums and 9 books. https://www.atwater-donnelly.com Joy, as described by so many spiritual leaders and thinkers, is our birthright, a portal to our humanity and connection, a ballast and energizer to our quest for peace and fairness. And yet, joy can be elusive. How do we access joy? What is our daily, our hourly practice? Join Aubrey and Elwood in a delightful examination of joy and the role of warmheartedness, beauty, and humor in our lives including "joy on the front lines,"in this challenging, mortal world. Aubrey and Elwood hope their words and songs will leave you feeling rested, lighter-hearted, moved, and inspired. "We are all meant to live in joy. The path of joy does not lead away from suffering and adversity but through it."--Archbishop Desmond Tutu PRELUDE: My Bonny, Bonny Boat; Composed to honor 19th-century lighthouse keeper, Ida Lewis, of Newport, RI Words and melody A. J. Dale, 1870 WELCOME: W CHALICE LIGHTING: Elwood Donnelly We light our chalice this morning with these words written by Rev. Petr Samojsky, minister in the Religious Society of Czech Unitarians Elwood: May this flame go up and remind us that our faith is good. Congregants: Every one of us can bring love to the world. Elwood: May this chalice burn with a clear flame as a symbol of our path. Congregants: Every one of us can find rest, joy, peace, and harmony in our hearts. Elwood: Through this flame, may the wisdom of ages speak to us and stay in us. Congregants: Every one of us can be a blessing to the world. OPENING WORDS: Aubrey Atwater OPENING SONG: Morning Song; by Daniel Dutton GREETINGS: COVENANT: STORY FOR ALL AGES: I Have a Little Secret; by Randy Wilson READING: Joy on the Front Lines; Aubrey Atwater PRAYER/MEDITATION: Aubrey and Elwood MUSICAL RESPONSE: Imagine Peace; by Phil Edmonds REFLECTIONS: The Joy of Job Lot; Aubrey Atwater SONG : The Turning of the World; by Ruth Pelham READING: The Joy of Small Talk; by Tish Harrison OFFERTORY WORDS: OFFERTORY MUSIC: Hush, the Waves Are Rolling In; Traditional Scottish-American lullaby REFLECTIONS: Practicing Joy; Aubrey Atwater SONG: Part of the Rainbow; by Glenn McClure REFLECTIONS: Joy as A Ballast to Action; Aubrey Atwater CLOSING SONG: At My Window; by Elwood Donnelly CLOSING WORDS: Elwood Donnelly POSTLUDE:The Rest of Our Lives; by Elwood Donnelly