ORDER OF WORSHIP | AUGUST 15, 2021 | 10:00 AM ONLINE SERVICE
Gathering
Roger Baldwin & Melanie Williams, Zoom Greeters
Fred Gilbertson, Ruth & David Hopkinson, Katrina Landon & Angela Surber, Sanctuary Greeters
Announcements
Susan Walkley, Worship Associate
Prelude
“MLK Song,” by Mavis Staples et al.
Dave Robbins, Assistant Director of Music, Piano
Welcome & Greeting
Susan Walkley
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
Rev. Sherman Z. Logan, Jr., Guest Worship Leader
Lighting the Chalice
Susan Walkley
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
Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer: Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement
Austen Petersen, Director of Religious Education
Meditation & Prayer, Sung, Spoken & Silent
Susan Walkley
Centering Hymn
“Precious Lord, Take My Hand”
Dave Robbins, Piano
Sharing Our Gifts
Online Giving
Text-to-Give: 757-500-0688
This Sunday’s offering will go to support Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy. WUU is a member of VICPP, which engages people of faith and goodwill in advocating economic, racial and social justice in Virginia’s policies and practices through education, prayer and action. VICPP is a non-partisan coalition of 23,000 members including 700 faith communities and 1,000 clergy of all faiths and people of goodwill, all working for a more just society. VICPP is again sponsoring A Day for All People January 18-21, which is our chance to interact collectively with our legislators to advocate for laws that promote economic, racial, health equity, and justice reform issues. Please visit their website to learn more – and give generously as you are able.
Offertory Music
“History, Now,” by Mavis Staples et al.
Dave Robbins, Piano
Reading
Words by John Lewis
Susan Walkley
Sermon
“Reimagining the Beloved Community”
Rev. Sherman Z. Logan, Jr.
Closing Hymn
“Over My Head”
Dave Robbins, Piano
Extinguishing the Chalice
Susan Walkley
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
Rev. Sherman Z. Logan, Jr.
Post-service Zoom groups: All are invited to join a discussion group to connect after the service.
- Sermon discussion group with Membership Team representative Trenna Tankersley: To join, simply wait at the end of the service for the discussion to begin in the main room. Please ignore the breakout room invitation.
- Social group: To join, accept the invitation to join a breakout room at the end of the service.
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