ORDER OF WORSHIP | JANUARY 16, 2022 | 10:00 AM ONLINE SERVICE
Gathering
Announcements
Susan Walkley, Worship Associate
Prelude
Percussion Improvisation
Matt Meyer, Guest Worship Leader
Welcome & Greeting
Susan Walkley
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.
Opening Hymn
“Bright Morning Star,” traditional music with new words by Matt Meyer
Call to Worship
“Call Down a Blessing,” by Margaret Nelson
Matt Meyer
Lighting the Chalice
Susan Walkley
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
“Desmond Gets Free,” by Matt Meyer
Meditation & Prayer, Sung, Spoken & Silent
Susan Walkley
A Story
“The Song at the Sea”
Matt Meyer
Centering Hymns
“Meditation on Breathing,” by Sarah Dan Jones
“People Get Ready,” by Curtis Mayfield
Sharing Our Gifts
Online Giving
Text-to-Give: 757-500-0688
Our third Sunday collection goes to Williamsburg Community Growers, a charity dedicated to educating the public on the benefits of growing your own food. WCG provides gardening space for individuals, families, and organizations within their 10-acre site in James City County. Approximately half of their harvest is donated to local food banks. Organizations that have benefited from fresh produce donations include Williamsburg House of Mercy, Grove Christian Outreach, St. Olaf Food Pantry, FISH Inc., and Hampton Roads Refugee Relief. Thank you so much for your generosity.
Offertory Music
“The People Will Rise,” by Nelini Stamp
Matt Meyer
Reading
“Pious Irrelevancies”
Matt Meyer
Sermon
“Before the Song at the Sea”
Matt Meyer
Closing Music
“We Shall Be Known,” by MaMuse
Matt Meyer
Extinguishing the Chalice
Susan Walkley
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 Words & Benediction
Matt Meyer
Post-service social time on Zoom: All are invited to stay online for conversation with friends new and old.
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