ORDER OF WORSHIP | MAY 21, 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
Leslie Fabian, Worship Associate
Katrina Landon
Prelude
“2s & 3s,” written & performed by David Hamilton, piano
Welcome & Greeting
Leslie Fabian
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 Martha Graham
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig, Minister
Opening Music
Liz Wiley
Lighting the Chalice
Leslie Fabian
Wisdom Story
Austen Petersen, Director of Religious Education
Sharing Our Gifts
Online Giving
Text-to-Give: 757-500-0688
In-Person Giving: Place offerings in the collection plates as they’re passed during the service.
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 Music
“Remembering Gordon Lightfoot 1938-2023,” arranged & performed by David Hamilton, piano
Meditation & Prayer, Sung, Spoken, & Silent
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
Centering Hymn
STJ #1009 “Meditation on Breathing”
Co-Creating
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
Zoom participants: Click here for our virtual creativity stations!
Closing Hymn
STJ #1010 “We Give Thanks”
Extinguishing the Chalice
Leslie Fabian
Closing Circle & Benediction
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
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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