Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship (FUF) is hosting its annual Flower Ceremony at 11 a.m., May 2, 2021. This annual ritual celebrates beauty, human uniqueness, diversity and community. Unitarian minister Norbert Capek of Prague, Czechoslovakia created the tradition in 1923 and it was later introduced in the U.S. by Rev. Maya Capek, Norbert’s widow.

Participants are asked to bring a flower to place in a shared vase as the inspirational story of the flower ceremony is shared. Afterward, the flowers are blessed and redistributed so each person brings home a different flower from the one they arrived with. The Flower Ceremony is open to members and guests and FUF will have extra flowers on hand for those who do not bring their own.

FUF seeks to create an atmosphere of love, welcoming people of every walk of life, regardless of age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, language or cultural background. Until further notice, Sunday services are held outside, weather permitting, and streamed on Zoom.

Location: 1150 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope, AL. For more information, call 251-929-3207 or visit FairhopeUU.org.