ORDER OF WORSHIP | DECEMBER 4, 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
Liz Wiley, Worship Associate
Katrina Landon
Prelude
Welcome & Greeting
Liz Wiley
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 Beverly & David Bumbaugh (adapted)
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig, Minister
Opening Hymn
SLT #236 “O Thou Joyful Day”
Lighting the Chalice
by Kiakiali Bordner
Liz Wiley
Come together, again
Gather in Love
Light the fire of Hope
Build the foundation
Commit together, again
Gather in Truth
Light the fire of Freedom
Build the entryways
Continue together, again
Gather in Community
Light the fire of the Future
Build the shelter
Wisdom Story
Liz Wiley
Blessing the Children
SLT #413 “Go Now in Peace,” by Natalie Sleeth (adapted)
Go now in peace, go now in peace.
May the spirit of love surround you.
Everywhere, everywhere, you may go.
From the Heart
Liz Wiley on Returning
Meditation & Prayer, Sung, Spoken & Silent
by A. Powell Davies
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
From the Heart
Reflection from David Hamilton
Sharing Our Gifts
Online Giving
Text-to-Give: 757-500-0688
In-Person Giving: Place offerings in the dropbox in the Gathering Hall.
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 Hymn
SLT #238 “Within the Shining of a Star”
From the Heart
Reflection from Les Solomon
Two Sabbatical Stories
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
Closing Hymn
SLT #226 “People, Look East”
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.
Benediction
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
SLT=Gray Hymnal | STJ=Teal Hymnal
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