ORDER OF WORSHIP | JANUARY 29, 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 Fournier, Worship Associate
Katrina Landon
Prelude
“Duetto,” by Felix Mendelssohn
Heidi Souza, piano
Welcome & Greeting
Susan Fournier
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
Rev. David Tetrault, Guest Worship Leader
Opening Hymn
SLT #347 “Gather the Spirit”
Lighting the Chalice
Susan Fournier
In the bleak and cold winter,
We gather ourselves in
To light the fire to warm our spirits,
To kindle the flame of love and hope.
Wisdom Story
“Be You!” by Peter H. Reynolds
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
Susan Fournier
Sharing Our Gifts
Online Giving
Text-to-Give: 757-500-0688
In-Person Giving: Place offerings in the dropbox in the Gathering Hall.
This week’s offering will benefit the Minister’s Charitable Giving Fund, which helps people in our congregation and in the larger community who need short-term help paying rent and other essential expenses. Your gifts will help shelter homeless families, pay utility bills in the cold of winter, and offer hope in times of despair. Thank you so much for your generosity.
Offertory Music
Prelude from Suite No. 3 in D minor, by George Frideric Handel
Heidi Souza, piano
Video
“Funny Farm – The Bello Nock Interview,” filming/editing by Jimmy Bost & motion graphics by Riyong Wang
Sermon
Rev. David Tetrault
Closing Hymn
SLT #345 “With Joy We Claim the Growing Light”
Extinguishing the Chalice
Susan Fournier
As flame is to spirit, so spirit is to breath, and breath to song.
Though we extinguish the flame in this sanctuary,
may we tend it in our hearts until we meet again.
Closing Circle & Benediction
Rev. David Tetrault
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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