ORDER OF WORSHIP | DECEMBER 12, 2021 | 10:00 AM HYBRID SERVICE
Before the service: You may light a candle for the joys and sorrows in your heart. Please respect those seeking silence.
Gathering
Announcements
Susan Marcinkus, Worship Associate
Opening Hymn
“Here We Have Gathered”
Lyrics by Alicia S. Carpenter, © 1979; used with permission of the Estate of Alicia Carpenter.
Joelle Griffin Russell, 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. Gretchen Haley
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
Austen Petersen, Director of Religious Education, & Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
From the Heart
Mary McGovern
Meditation & Prayer, Sung, Spoken & Silent
with words by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
Centering Song
“When Our Heart Is in a Holy Place”
Joelle Griffin Russell, Piano
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 The Virginia League for Planned Parenthood, whose mission is to ensure that individuals and families have the freedom, information, and ability to make their own informed reproductive choices. Thank you so much for your generosity.
Offertory Music
“Joy,” by George Winston
Joelle Griffin Russell
Reading
“What Is Sangha?” by Thich Nhat Hanh
Susan Marcinkus
Sermon
“Tending to the Trauma: Communities of Practice”
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
Closing Hymn
“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee,” words by Henry Van Dyke, music by Ludwig van Beethoven
Joelle Griffin Russell, Piano
“Joyful, Joyful,” by Van Dyke/Beethoven, arr. Mervyn Warren
London Community Gospel Choir
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
by Gary Kowalski
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
Post-service Zoom group: Zoom participants are invited to stay online for virtual social time in the main Zoom room.
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