ORDER OF WORSHIP | JULY 16, 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
Opening Welcome
Leslie Fabian, Worship Associate
Announcements
Katrina Landon
Prelude
“A Piece of the Sky,” written & performed by Tret Fure, Guest Worship Leader
Opening Greeting
Leslie Fabian
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
STJ #1017 “Building a New Way”
Call to Worship
“Sacred Unknowing,” by Rev. Amy Carol Webb
Tret Fure
Lighting the Chalice
Leslie Fabian
Wisdom Story
9 Kilometers, by Claudio Aguilera; translated by Lawrence Schimel
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
Leslie Fabian
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. A recorded contribution to the operating fund, which includes contributions to pay down mortgage debt, will satisfy the annual financial contribution requirement for WUU membership (WUU Bylaws). Thank you for your support.
Offertory Music
“Always, Forever and Now,” written & performed by Tret Fure
Reading
“Pandemic,” by Rev. Lynn Unger
Tret Fure
Sermon
“Moving Forward in This New World Order”
Tret Fure
Extinguishing the Chalice
Leslie Fabian
Benediction
“As We Listen to the Blessing of Music,” by Rev. Maureen Killoran
Tret Fure
SLT=Gray Hymnal | STJ=Teal Hymnal
Post-service conversation on Zoom: If you enjoy the post-service conversation on Zoom and would be willing to help make it happen, please email av@wuu.org. The AV Team will continue to provide Zoom access to Cafe Conversations during the summer, including today (Board Q&A) and July 30 (Golden Owl). Otherwise, the Zoom feed will end after the service.
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