We had a lovely Blessing of the Backpacks to kick off our new school year — and the fall generally! Everyone left with a “Powered By Love” tag since love is the driving force behind all of our newly adopted values (Justice, Equity, Transformation, Pluralism, Interdependence, & Generosity). The purpose of this tradition is to help remind us that we bring our UU values and Wildflower’s love with us wherever we go.
Here’s an excerpt of the blessing:
Even when you are away from Wildflower, you carry the heart of Unitarian Universalism with you wherever you go.
We bless these charms that will accompany you on your journey.
We bless these charms in the name of Love. May you always remember that you are loved here at Wildflower May you remember to love yourself and to love each other.
May you keep love at the center of all you do.
These charms are to remind you of the support of this community. Transforming can be hard – when times are hard, hold this charm and remember that you can rely on this church and rely on our shared values.
You bring our values with you wherever you go.
Your bag might not look any different or feel any different, but the next time you use your bag I hope you will remember that we’ve added our blessings. And as you pack your bag with all the tools you need each day, think about the blessings you bring with you from your church community. Blessed Be.
