Air

Air signifies connectedness, mobilization, breath, spirit, exploring who is impacted by our energy sources, and reconnecting with hope through relationship. (See also climate justice worship resources for water, fire, and earth.)

Readings

• “Blessed Be the Wind” by Lyall Watson
• “Listen to the air…” by John (Fire) Lame Deer
• “A Thirsty Fish” by Rumi
• “Communion Circle” by Mark Belletini
• “When I Am Among the Trees” by Mary Oliver
• “Next Time” by Jack Gilbert
• “Seeds” by Rabindranath Tagore
• “The Unknown is the Path” by Wendell Berry
• “When the Heart” by Michael Leunig
• “My Sanctuary” by Meng Shu Ch’ing

Inspiration

• “Breath of the Universe” by Peggy Clarke
• “Environmental Justice: The Air We Breathe” by Jeanne Lloyd (plus the text from entire worship service)
• “Peace Like a River, Strength Like a Mountain” by Stephen M. Shick

Prayers

• “Entwined” by Stephen M. Shick
• “Make Us Fearless” by Arthara Veda XIX
• “Prayer in Winter” by Deborah Weiner

Stories for All Ages

• Wangari’s Trees of Peace by Jeanette Winter
• The Mangrove Tree: Planting Trees to Feed Families by Susan L. Roth and Cindy Trumbore

Songs

• The Wind of Change Forever Blown (#183)*
• Meditation on Breathing (#1009)**

*From the hymnal Singing the Living Tradition

**From the hymnal Singing the Journey