UUCJ Easter Flower Communion at Mynelle Gardens
4736 Clinton Blvd, Jackson, MS 39209

10:30 a.m. — Intergenerational Service: Do Not Pass Me By: Easter Flower Communion Service – led by Rev. Justin McCreary and Jim Becker

The Flower Communion is an annual ritual celebrating beauty, diversity, and community. This unique service was originally created in 1923 by Unitarian minister Norbert Capek, founder of the modern Unitarian Church in the Czech Republic (then Czechoslovakia), as a symbolic ritual to recognize the uniqueness of every person joined together in a congregation.

In this ceremony, everyone brings a flower of their choice, either from their own gardens, a field, or a roadside. Everyone place their flowers in a shared vase on the altar symbolizing the coming together of individuals into a congregation. During the ceremony, everyone comes forward, one by one, to select a different flower to take home symbolizing the sharing within the bonds of community.

Please join us as we celebrate this annual Easter tradition with flowers, music, singing, and dance! Don’t forget to bring a flower to share!

12:30 p.m. – Easter Egg Hunt and Potluck Cookout After service, the children and youth will gather to hunt for hidden eggs filled with goodies!

Paul Gore and Corey Melton, resident grill masters, will prepare a variety of omnivore, vegetarian, and vegan (not burnt) offerings. Sign up to bring an item to share at Perfect Potluck!