ORDER OF WORSHIP | JANUARY 2, 2022 | 10:00 AM ONLINE SERVICE
Gathering
Announcements
Welcome & Greeting
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
“With Heart and Mind”
Lyrics by Alicia S. Carpenter, © 1990; used with permission of the Estate of Alicia Carpenter
Joelle Griffin Russell, Piano
Call to Worship
“For This One Hour,” by Paul Stephan Dodenhoff
Lighting the Chalice
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
Meditation & Prayer, Sung, Spoken & Silent
Centering Hymn
“I Know This Rose Will Open”
Joelle Griffin Russell, Piano
Sharing Our Gifts
Online Giving
Text-to-Give: 757-500-0688
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!
Offertory Music
“All My Trials” traditional, arr. Philip Keveren
Joelle Griffin Russell, Piano
Sermon
“Fear and Fearlessness”
Pema Chödrön
Guided Meditation
Closing Hymn
“Break Not the Circle”
Joelle Griffin Russell, Piano
Extinguishing the Chalice
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
Post-service Zoom groups: All are invited to stay online for virtual social time.
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