ORDER OF WORSHIP | SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 | 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.
Opening Song
STJ #1013 “Open My Heart”
Opening Words
Rev. Michelle Collins, Interim Minister
Opening Welcome
Liz Wiley, Worship Associate
Announcements
Prelude
“Deep River” Opus 59, No. 10, by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (first half)
Heidi Souza, piano
Opening Greeting
Liz Wiley
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.
Welcoming Words
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.
Opening Hymn
STJ #1008 “When Our Heart Is in a Holy Place”
Communal Spiritual Practice
Rev. Michelle Collins
Meditation & Prayer
Rev. Michelle Collins
Music for Meditation
STJ #1031 “Filled with Loving Kindness”
Reading
“An Island of Peace Within One’s Soul,” by Howard Thurman
Liz Wiley
Reflection
“How Is Life Inviting Us”
Rev. Michelle Collins
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 benefit the Minister’s Charitable Giving Fund, which helps people in our congregation who need short-term help paying rent and other essential expenses. Your gifts will help shelter families, pay utility bills in the cold of winter, and offer hope in times of despair. Thank you so much for your generosity.
Offertory Music
“Deep River” Opus 59, No. 10, by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (second half)
Heidi Souza, piano
Closing Hymn
STJ #1010 “We Give Thanks”
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 Words
Rev. Michelle Collins
SLT=Gray Hymnal | STJ=Teal Hymnal
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