July 2, 2023: “Make the Wounded Whole”

ORDER OF WORSHIP | JULY 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

Opening Welcome
Leslie Fabian, Worship Associate

Announcements
Katrina Landon

Prelude
“Camp Meeting on the 4th of July”
Meetinghouse String Band (Jane Ferguson, David Beals & John Trindle)

Opening 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
roddy biggs, Guest Worship Leader

Opening Anthem
“Oh, God Bless America” (to the tune of “America, the Beautiful”), adapted & new text by Heidi Souza
Heidi Souza, piano & vocals

Lighting the Chalice
Leslie Fabian

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
“We Are the Shepherds,” by Erika Hewitt
roddy biggs

Meditation & Prayer
roddy biggs

Centering Hymn
SLT #130 “O Liberating Rose”

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.

The collection this week goes to our general operating fund to help cover all of those essential things like staff salaries and building maintenance, as well as the activities that are so important to all of us, from programming to crayons for our RE children. A recorded contribution to the general operating fund also fulfills the annual financial contribution requirement for WUU membership (WUU Bylaws). Thank you for your support!

Offertory Music
“Old Yeller Dog Come Trottin’ Through the Meeting House” / “Frosty Morning”
Meetinghouse String Band

Reading
from The Cross and The Lynching Tree, by James Cone
Leslie Fabian

Sermon
“Make the Wounded Whole”
roddy biggs

Closing Tune
“Miss MacLeod’s Farewell”
Meetinghouse String Band

Extinguishing the Chalice
Leslie Fabian

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
roddy biggs

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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