ORDER OF WORSHIP | OCTOBER 16, 2022 | 10:00 AM HYBRID SERVICE
We are committed to being an antiracist, anti-oppressive congregation. We celebrate people of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, genders, and sexual orientations. We honor our spiritual connection to the earth and all living things.
Before the service: You may light a candle for the joys and sorrows in your heart.
Please respect those seeking silence.
Gathering
Announcements
David Hopkinson, Worship Associate
Katrina Landon
Prelude
“Fireflies,” written & performed by David Hamilton
Welcome & Greeting
David Hopkinson
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
Rev. Andrew Millard, Guest Worship Leader
Opening Music
“Sisi Ni Moja (We Are One),” by Jacob Narverud
WUU Choir, directed by Kim Ness, Music Director
Lighting the Chalice
Rev. Andrew Millard
Wisdom Story
“The Circles All Around Us,” by Brad Montague
Blessing the Children
SLT #413 “Go Now in Peace,” by Natalie Sleeth (adapted)
Go now in peace, go now in peace.
May the spirit of love surround you.
Everywhere, everywhere, you may go.
Meditation & Prayer, Sung, Spoken & Silent
David Hopkinson
Sharing Our Gifts
Online Giving
Text-to-Give: 757-500-0688
In-Person Giving: Place offerings in the dropbox in the Gathering Hall.
This week’s offering will help our congregation pay down the mortgage for our beautiful building. We take these monthly mortgage collections in gratitude for the physical space that helps us gather, and in the spirit of lightening the financial load on future generations. If you have been inspired by the beauty of our buildings and you would like to support the well-being of our congregation far into the future, please give generously today to help pay down our mortgage debt. A recorded contribution to the operating fund, which includes contributions to pay down mortgage debt, will satisfy the annual financial contribution requirement for WUU membership (WUU Bylaws). Thank you for your support.
Offertory Hymn
SLT #159 “This Is My Song”
Reading
“My Commitments to Myself,” by Laura Mancuso
Rev. Andrew Millard
Hymn
STJ #1031 “Filled with Loving Kindness”
Sermon, part one
“Adopting the First Principle”
Rev. Andrew Millard
Reading
“You Matter,” by Matthew Rosin
Rev. Andrew Millard
Hymn
STJ #1053 “How Could Anyone”
Sermon, part two
“Adopting the First Principle”
Rev. Andrew Millard
Closing Hymn
SLT #19 “The Sun That Shines”
Extinguishing the Chalice
David Hopkinson
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.
Benediction
Rev. Andrew Millard
SLT=Gray Hymnal | STJ=Teal Hymnal
Post-service conversation on Zoom: Zoom participants are invited to stay online for virtual social time.
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