ORDER OF WORSHIP | JULY 17, 2022 | 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
Nan Hart, Worship Associate
Call to Worship
Revs. Gretchen Haley, Shari Halliday-Quan & Sean Neil-Barron
Choral Anthem
“The Storm is Passing Over,” by Charles Albert Tindley, arr. Barbara W. Baker
Choral Direction by Alison King, with Melissa Sky-Eagle on piano
Chalice Lighting
Aimee, Mikyka’ela, Iyara & Rev. Joseph Santos-Lyons
Holding/Held
Rev. Shari Halliday-Quan
Adam Podd, arrangement & piano
“Rock Me (Divine Mother),” by Ana Egge & Gary Nicholson
Spoken Word & Visual Reflection
“Because Church”
Rev. Sean Neil-Barron
Meditation & Prayer, Sung, Spoken & Silent
Nan Hart
Sharing Our Gifts
Online Giving
Text-to-Give: 757-500-0688
In-Person Giving: Place offerings in the dropbox in the Gathering Hall.
Twice a month we Share the Plate with local or nonprofit human service organizations that provide a much needed service to our community. It offers us an opportunity to extend our compassion to others in need. This week your contributions will go to Bacon Street Youth and Family Services, an agency that provides mental health services and substance-abuse prevention and intervention programs to youth and their families. Bacon Street offers individual, family, and group counseling. Because of Covid, addiction and mental health disorders have risen dramatically, and the number of clients seeking help has skyrocketed. For more information, visit Baconstreet.org. Your generosity is needed and appreciated.
Offertory Music
Lea Morris, vocals; Adam Podd, piano; & the GA Band
“With a Little Help from My Friends,” by John Lennon & Paul McCartney
“Heart Wide Open,” by Lea Morris
Gratefulness
Revs. Gretchen Haley & Sean Neil-Barron
Closing Song
“There Is More Love Somewhere,” Traditional Spiritual Arrangement by Adam Podd
Benediction
Rev. Gretchen Haley
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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