ORDER OF WORSHIP | JANUARY 23, 2022 | 10:00 AM ONLINE SERVICE
Gathering
Announcements
Susan Marcinkus, Worship Associate
Opening Hymn
“Gathered Here,” by Philip A. Porter
Sung by the Church of the Larger Fellowship Chancel Choir
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 Beverly & David Bumbaugh (adapted)
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig, Minister
Lighting the Chalice
Susan Marcinkus
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
“Julián Is a Mermaid,” by Jessica Love
Austen Petersen, Director of Religious Education
Meditation & Prayer, Sung, Spoken & Silent
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
Centering Hymn
“I Know This Rose Will Open,” by Mary Grigolia
Performed by Jess Huetteman
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
Sonata in C Major, by Domenico Scarlatti
Performed by Ruben Piirainen, harpsichord
Readings
From Bird by Bird, by Anne Lamott
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
“God Says Yes to Me,” by Kaylin Haught
Susan Marcinkus
Sermon
“Say Yes”
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
Reading
“Wild Geese,” by Mary Oliver
Closing Hymn
“Everything Possible,” by Fred Small
Performed by Lea Morris
Extinguishing the Chalice
Susan Marcinkus
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
Post-service social time on Zoom: All are invited to stay online for conversation with friends new and old.
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