ORDER OF WORSHIP | JANUARY 21, 2024 | 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.
Opening Welcome
Nan Hart, Worship Associate
Announcements
Phoebe Kent
Prelude
“Forgiveness,” by Liz Story
Heidi Souza, piano
Opening Greeting
Liz Wiley, Chair of Worship Ministry
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 Words
by Sarah C Stewart
Nan Hart
Opening Hymn
SLT #129 “Let Love Continue Long”
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
“Broken Promises,” by Beth Casebolt, Credentialed Religious Educator, UUA Congregational Life Staff for the Central East Region
Liz Wiley
Blessing the Children
“Go Your Way in Peace”
Go your way in peace
Wander as you may
Blessed is the path you take
May love guide you on your way
Meditation & Prayer
Nan Hart
Centering Hymn
SLT #93 “To Mercy, Pity, Peace, and Love”
Sharing Our Gifts
Online Giving
Text-to-Give: 757-500-0688
In-Person Giving: Place offerings in the collection plates as they’re passed during the service.
This week’s offering will help our congregation pay down the mortgage for our beautiful building. We take these monthly mortgage collections in gratitude for the physical space that helps us gather, and in the spirit of lightening the financial load on future generations. If you have been inspired by the beauty of our buildings and you would like to support the well-being of our congregation far into the future, please give generously today to help pay down our mortgage debt. Thank you for your support.
Offertory Music
“Rondeau,” by Jacques Champion de Chambonnières
Heidi Souza, piano
Responsive Reading
SLT #637 “A Litany of Atonement,” by Rev. Rob Eller-Isaacs
Reflection
“We Begin Again in Love,” by Beth Casebolt
Closing Hymn
SLT #323 “Break Not the Circle”
Extinguishing the Chalice
Nan Hart
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
Liz Wiley
SLT=Gray Hymnal | STJ=Teal Hymnal
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