ORDER OF WORSHIP | FEBRUARY 5, 2023 | 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
“Peacherine Rag,” by Scott Joplin
Heidi Souza, 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
by Dr. Ysaye Maria Barnwell
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig, Minister
Opening Hymn
STJ #1051 “We Are…”
Lighting the Chalice
Susan Marcinkus
Anthem
“Sisi ni moja,” by Jacob Narverud
WUU Choir, directed by Kim Ness, Music Director
Spiral Ritual
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
Wisdom Story
“The Perfect Heart,” by Paulo Coelho
Austen Petersen, Director of Religious Education
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.
Meditation & Prayer, Sung, Spoken & Silent
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
Centering Hymn
SLT #402 “From You I Receive”
From the Heart
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 Music
Corrente from Partita No. 5 in G, by Johann Sebastian Bach
Heidi Souza, piano
Sermon
“This Do We Covenant”
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
Closing Hymn
SLT #295 “Sing Out Praises for the Journey”
Extinguishing the Chalice
Susan Marcinkus
Closing Circle & Benediction
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
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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