ORDER OF WORSHIP | FEBRUARY 27, 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
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig, Minister
Opening Song
“Everybody In”
Written & performed by Peter Mayer, Guest Worship Leader
Welcome & Greeting
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
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.
Lighting the Chalice
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
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.
Song
“Beautiful Child of the World”
Written & performed by Peter Mayer
Meditation & Prayer, Sung, Spoken & Silent
by the Rev. Christina Leone-Tracy (adapted)
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
Hymn
“Spirit of Life”
Performed by Peter Mayer
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 social justice initiatives to crayons for our RE children. Thank you for your support!
Song
“Human You”
Written & performed by Peter Mayer
Sermon
“The Religion of What We Know”
Peter Mayer
Closing Song
“Blue Boat Home”
Written & performed by Peter Mayer
Extinguishing the Chalice
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
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. Laura Horton-Ludwig
Postlude
“The Morning”
“Holy Now”
Written & performed by Peter Mayer
Post-service conversation on Zoom: Zoom participants are invited to stay online for virtual social time. To chat with Peter Mayer in the main Zoom room, simply ignore the invitation to join a breakout room. To socialize with friends old and new, accept the invitation to join a breakout room.
Post-service conversation at WUU: In-person participants are invited to remain inside for conversation with Peter Mayer.
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