GATHERING LITURGY for two voices ONE: In the beginning, at
creation, there was water, TWO: bringing life. ONE: In the
beginning, Spirit hovered over the water, TWO: transforming it
into many oceans. ONE: The water flowed from the oceans and
became rivers… TWO: Humankind, fish and fowl flourished. ONE:
Communities sprang up around rivers and streams… TWO: And God’s
spirit flowed throughout the land. ONE: Once again, God is
calling us to the River… TWO: We are naturally drawn to the
River of Life. ONE: God is calling us to enter Into the Waters
TWO: We hesitate at first, but we know the waters will bring us
renewal. ONE: Go –Into the Waters. Submitted by Rev. Erin
Thomas, Calvary Presbyterian Church, Riverside, CA.