ORDER OF WORSHIP | FEBRUARY 13, 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
Liz Wiley, Worship Associate
Prelude
Prelude, Op. 13, No. 3, by Alexander Scriabin
Joelle Griffin Russell, piano
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
Addie Hirschten, Guest Worship Leader
Opening Hymn
SLT #6 “Just As Long As I Have Breath”
Lyrics by Alicia S. Carpenter, © 1981; used with permission of the Estate of Alicia Carpenter
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.
Wisdom Story
Buddhist parable from “Sources of Our Faith: UU Inspirational Readings,” by Kathleen Rolenz
Addie Hirschten
Meditation & Prayer, Sung, Spoken & Silent
Liz Wiley
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 Blooms that Brighten, an all-volunteer organization whose mission has now evolved to providing Flower Therapy Workshops to residents of local continuing-care communities (including memory care) and Hospice House. These sessions involve the residents creating their own flower arrangements, engaging their senses, spreading joy and providing a friendly visit to those who otherwise might go without much outside contact. Thank you so much for your generosity.
Offertory Music
Resonances, Op. 16, Nos. 1 and 4, by Josef Matthias Hauer
Joelle Griffin Russell, piano
Reading
by Waldemar Argow
Sermon
“Universal Symbolism”
Addie Hirschten
Closing Hymn
SLT #27 “I Am That Great and Fiery Force”
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 Circle & Benediction
Addie Hirschten
SLT=Gray Hymnal | STJ=Teal Hymnal
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