Confluence, a water ceremony chalice lighting

In the beginning, the Earth spoke…

the wind carried memory through trees older than empires

a fiery sun reminded that transformation is both beautiful and risky

stones stood, grounded and still, carrying the wisdom of time before time

and water, ever flowing, taught that life is movement and change

We gather today in this moment

from mountains streams and marshlands

from inland cities and dry desert plains

from industrial hubs along great lakes to small homes along a bubbling creeks

haring our stories and our memories

We light this flame, its light mimicking the

sacred dances of the earth’s waters

the streams that nourished our ancestors as they guided to freedom

the rains that quenched thirst and longings of weary travelers

the oceans that connected us in ways beyond borders

Water is not just a symbol

it is life itself.It teaches us that what we pour out matters

and that what we return must be

cared for, nourished, protected

water is sacred, not a resource

We stand with the water protectors

who resist, persist, and love the entire world

and we listen to the ancient wisdom

as earth’s continuing, echoing cry for justice

whispers through every drop

This flame honors those who come here today

carrying hope, extending our promise to move,

together like a river

toward the beloved community

resilient, connected, and alive

Rivers and streams meet in confluences,

spaces where different waters flow together

May this gathering be a confluence of purpose,

of communal healing, and of our commitment to

continue the work of love and liberation

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