2026 01 03 Cosmic Walk 2026

Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation hosts a Cosmic Walk Ritual and Dance at the outset of 2026. The Cosmic Walk, the centrepiece of the evening, takes us on a ritual journey through the story of the universe and of the Earth from the Big Bang to the present day. It celebrates the new story of creation, the scientific story, as our creation story. Then, following an Invocation of the Beings of the Three Times, participants are invited to light a candle and walk the spiral themselves as they contemplate their commitment to life. Music credits: “Life Sings” by Michael Moon “Spinning Round” by Michael Moon “All is One” by Michael Moon “One with You” by Michael Moon Credits: Design of ritual: Nathan Bragg, Bruce Lyne, Susanne Maziarz, and Natalie Zend, based on Joanna Macy and friends' The Work That Reconnects' as well as the work of Miriam McGillis and John Seed Cosmic Walk slides: Natalie Zend with Kathleen Rea Design of spiral: Bruce Lyne with Sanne Domingue and Keith D’Silva Service Weaving: Debb Bertazzon Facilitation: Bruce Lyne and Natalie Zend Cosmic Walker: Sanne Domingue Live Music: Michael Moon AV: Gordon Thorne