ORDER OF WORSHIP | JULY 2, 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
“Camp Meeting on the 4th of July”
Meetinghouse String Band (Jane Ferguson, David Beals & John Trindle)
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.
Call to Worship
roddy biggs, Guest Worship Leader
Opening Anthem
“Oh, God Bless America” (to the tune of “America, the Beautiful”), adapted & new text by Heidi Souza
Heidi Souza, piano & vocals
Lighting the Chalice
Leslie Fabian
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
“We Are the Shepherds,” by Erika Hewitt
roddy biggs
Meditation & Prayer
roddy biggs
Centering Hymn
SLT #130 “O Liberating Rose”
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.
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 programming to crayons for our RE children. A recorded contribution to the general operating fund also fulfills the annual financial contribution requirement for WUU membership (WUU Bylaws). Thank you for your support!
Offertory Music
“Old Yeller Dog Come Trottin’ Through the Meeting House” / “Frosty Morning”
Meetinghouse String Band
Reading
from The Cross and The Lynching Tree, by James Cone
Leslie Fabian
Sermon
“Make the Wounded Whole”
roddy biggs
Closing Tune
“Miss MacLeod’s Farewell”
Meetinghouse String Band
Extinguishing the Chalice
Leslie Fabian
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.
Benediction
roddy biggs
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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