ORDER OF WORSHIP | OCTOBER 24, 2021 | 10:00 AM ONLINE SERVICE
Gathering
Fred Gilbertson, Zoom Greeter
Announcements
Susan Marcinkus, Worship Associate
Prelude
“Meditation” from Thaïs, by Jules Massenet
Lauramarie Laskey, Cello, & Dave Robbins, Assistant Director of Music, Piano
Welcome & Greeting
Susan Marcinkus
Come, come, whoever you are,
Whomever you love,
Whatever your image of the Holy,
Your presence here is a gift.
All are worthy, all are welcome.
Call to Worship
by the Rev. Monica Jacobson-Tennessen
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig, Minister
Lighting the Chalice
Susan Marcinkus
We light this chalice
for the warmth of love;
for the light of truth;
for the energy of action;
and for the harmony of peace:
Peace in our hearts,
peace in our community,
and peace in our world.
Wisdom Story
“Negative Cat,” by Sophie Blackall
Austen Petersen, Director of Religious Education
Meditation & Prayer, Sung, Spoken & Silent
by the Rev. Marta Valentín
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
Centering Hymn
“Building Bridges”
Dave Robbins, Piano
Sharing Our Gifts
Online Giving
Text-to-Give: 757-500-0688
The collection this week goes to our general operating fund to help cover all of those essential things like staff salaries and building maintenance, as well as the activities that are so important to all of us, from social justice initiatives to crayons for our RE children. Thank you for your support!
Offertory Music
“Après un rêve,” by Gabriel Fauré
Lauramarie Laskey, Cello, & Dave Robbins, Piano
Reading
“Gate A-4,” by Naomi Shihab Nye
Susan Marcinkus, Austen Petersen & Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
Sermon
“Only Connect”
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
Closing Song
“When Our Heart Is in a Holy Place”
Dave Robbins, Piano
Extinguishing the Chalice
Susan Marcinkus
We extinguish this flame,
but not the light of truth,
the warmth of community,
or the fire of commitment.
These we carry in our hearts
until we are together again.
Closing Circle & Benediction
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
Post-service Zoom groups: All are invited to join a discussion group to connect after the service.
- Sermon discussion group with Membership Team representative Peter Mellette: To join, simply wait at the end of the service for the discussion to begin in the main room. Please ignore the breakout room invitation.
- Social group: To join, accept the invitation to join a breakout room at the end of the service.
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