ORDER OF WORSHIP | APRIL 2, 2023 | 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
Liz Wiley, Worship Associate
Katrina Landon
Prelude
Passacaglia from Suite No. 7 in G minor, by George Frideric Handel
Heidi Souza, piano
Welcome & Greeting
Liz Wiley
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
Natalie Miller-Moore, Guest Worship Leader
Opening Hymn
Lighting the Chalice
Liz Wiley
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
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.
From the Heart
Jackson Verburg
Meditation & Prayer, Sung, Spoken & Silent
Liz Wiley
Sharing Our Gifts
Online Giving
Text-to-Give: 757-500-0688
In-Person Giving: Place offerings in the dropbox in the Gathering Hall.
Twice a month we Share the Plate with local or nonprofit human service organizations that provide 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 Homes Fur Hounds, Inc., a group of volunteers who rescue homeless, unwanted, abandoned, neglected, and abused small dogs. While the group focuses on discarded hunting dogs, volunteers also rescue pregnant dogs, puppies, seniors, dogs with medical needs, and everything in between. They save most of their animals from kill shelters around the state, but also accept owner surrenders and stray surrenders. Homes Fur Hounds operates solely out of foster homes, where their dogs learn how to live in a home with a family and are provided with all the medical care, food, shelter, and support that they need to become healthy and adoptable. Their goal is simple: to find great, lifelong, loving homes for as many small dogs as possible. Thank you so much for your generosity.
Offertory Music
Prelude in E minor, Op. 28, No. 4, by Frédéric Chopin
Heidi Souza, piano
Reflection
“Leadership & Professional Purity Culture”
Natalie Miller-Moore
Closing Hymn
Extinguishing the Chalice
Liz Wiley
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
Natalie Miller-Moore
SLT=Gray Hymnal | STJ=Teal Hymnal
Post-service conversation on Zoom: Zoom participants are invited to stay online either for a café conversation to discuss Article II or for virtual social time.
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