November 7, 2021: “Gathering the Waters, Lighting the Candles—Near and Far”

ORDER OF WORSHIP | NOVEMBER 7, 2021 | 10:00 AM HYBRID SERVICE

Gathering

Announcements
Susan Walkley, Worship Associate

Prelude
“Good Day for a Good Day,” by Michael Franti & Spearhead
Scott Varney

Welcome & Greeting
Susan Walkley

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
“On the Other Side,” by Lynn Ungar
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig, Minister

Lighting the Chalice
Susan Walkley

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
The Day You Begin, by Jacqueline Woodson
Austen Petersen, Director of Religious Education

Meditation & Prayer, Sung, Spoken & Silent
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig

Lighting the Candles
with a prayer by the Rev. Heather Janules
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig

Sharing Our Gifts
Online Giving
Text-to-Give: 757-500-0688
In-Person Giving: Place offerings in the dropbox at the back of the sanctuary.

Each month we Share the Plate with one of the local organizations that provides a much needed service to our community. It offers us an opportunity to extend our compassion to others in need. This week, your contributions will go to Hampton Roads Refugee Relief (HR3), whose mission is to promote self-sufficiency and wellness of refugees resettling in Hampton Roads. The organization provides refugees with additional education, links them with employers, assists with housing and transportation, familiarizes them with available social services, assists with medical care and more. These activities ease the transition to the United States and make sure refugees have every opportunity to succeed and become productive members of our community. While they do serve refugee families and individuals from all origins, faiths, and backgrounds, the vast majority of their current service users are Afghani and the need for additional services has increased exponentially over the last several weeks. Thank you in advance for your much-needed generosity.

Offertory Music
Chôros No. 1, by Heitor Villa-Lobos
Dave Robbins, Piano

Homily
“A Cyborg Congregation”
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig

Water Communion

Closing Hymn
“Blue Boat Home,” written & performed by Peter Mayer

Extinguishing the Chalice
Susan Walkley

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
by Wayne Arnason
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig

Post-service Zoom group: Zoom participants are invited to stay online for virtual social time in the main Zoom room.

Post-service conversation at WUU: In-person participants are invited to move outdoors to chat with friends old and new.

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