ORDER OF WORSHIP | AUGUST 28, 2022 | 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
Susan Marcinkus, Worship Associate
Katrina Landon
Prelude
“House at Pooh Corner,” by Kenny Loggins
Liz Wiley, Jane Ferguson & Kim Ness, vocals; James Sudbury, piano
Welcome & Greeting
Susan Marcinkus
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. Nicki Peet, Guest Worship Leader
Opening Hymn
SLT #361 “Enter, Rejoice, and Come In”
Lighting the Chalice
Susan Marcinkus
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
Vanessa Jones
From the Heart
Lesa Craig & family
Bruce and Kimberly Richards-Thomas & family
Dawn Hess & family
Meditation & Prayer, Sung, Spoken & Silent
Susan Marcinkus
Centering Music
“Puff the Magic Dragon,” by Peter Yarrow & Leonard Lipton
Liz Wiley, Jane Ferguson & Kim Ness, vocals; James Sudbury, piano
Sharing Our Gifts
Online Giving
Text-to-Give: 757-500-0688
In-Person Giving: Place offerings in the dropbox in the Gathering Hall.
Twice a month we Share the Plate with local or nonprofit human service organizations that provide a much needed service to our community. It offers us an opportunity to extend our compassion to others in need. This week, your offering will support WUU’s Journey to Asylum program, which seeks to offer compassion and solidarity to migrants and their families. We are currently sponsoring a family from Honduras. Your support provides the family with a safe home, ESL tutoring, therapy and child-development resources, medical care, food and clothing, transportation, and so much more. We are truly demonstrating our UU values through this program. Thank you for your generosity!
Offertory Music
“Mary Had a Little Lamb,” by Paul McCartney
Liz Wiley, Jane Ferguson & Kim Ness, vocals; James Sudbury, piano
Reading
Sermon
“Blessing of the Animals”
Rev. Nicki Peet
Closing Hymn
SLT #175 “We Celebrate the Web of Life”
Extinguishing the Chalice
Susan Marcinkus
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
Rev. Nicki Peet
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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