ORDER OF WORSHIP | APRIL 10, 2022 | 10:00 AM HYBRID SERVICE
Before the service: You may light a candle for the joys and sorrows in your heart.
Please respect those seeking silence.
Gathering
Announcements
Nan Hart, Worship Associate
Opening Hymn
SLT #12 “O Life That Maketh All Things New”
Led by Laura Potratz, organ; Takako Seimiya Senn, trumpet; Mark Dietrich; Shahzore Shah; KrisAnne Weiss & Teresa Tierney from Unity Church-Unitarian, St. Paul, Minnesota
Welcome & Greeting
Nan Hart
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 Laura van Dernoot Lipsky
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig, Minister
Lighting the Chalice
Nan Hart
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
“Where Is the Buddha?” by Thich Nhat Hanh
Austen Petersen, Director of Religious Education
From the Heart
Linda Lane-Hamilton
Meditation & Prayer, Sung, Spoken & Silent
with words by the Rev. Tamara Lebak (adapted)
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
Centering Song
“Breathing In, Breathing Out,” by Thich Nhat Hanh
Sharing Our Gifts
Online Giving
Text-to-Give: 757-500-0688
In-Person Giving: Place offerings in the dropbox in the Gathering Hall.
Each month we Share the Plate with one of the local organizations that provides 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 Literacy for Life, which has been working for over 45 years to provide literacy services to help community members function more effectively. The organization provides individualized, one-to-one and small group tutoring for adults in reading, writing and math skills as well as instruction in English for speakers of other languages. They also support learners pursuing goals including high school completion, passing the U.S. citizenship exam, obtaining a better job, learning to manage family finances, passing a driver’s license test, effectively communicating with medical professionals, and helping a child with homework. Thank you so much for your generosity.
Offertory Music
“Glory, Glory, Hallelujah!”
Performed by Ahmed Anzaldúa, piano
Reflection
by angel Kyodo williams Sensei
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
Sermon
“Wake Up”
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
Closing Hymn
SLT #100 “I’ve Got Peace Like a River,” by Marvin V. Frey
Led & accompanied on guitar by Mark David Buckles
Extinguishing the Chalice
Nan Hart
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
by the Rev. Scott Tayler
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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