July 3, 2022: “Forgiveness”

ORDER OF WORSHIP | JULY 3, 2022 | 10:00 AM HYBRID SERVICE

Before the service: You may light a candle for the joys and sorrows in your heart.
Please respect those seeking silence.

Gathering

Announcements
Susan Walkley, Worship Associate

Prelude
“A Piece of Sky”
Written & led by Tret Fure, Guest Worship Leader

Welcome & Greeting
Susan Walkley

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
“A Current Conversation About an Old Wound”
Tret Fure

Opening Hymn
“How Can I Keep From Singing”
Tret Fure

Lighting the Chalice
Words by Lyn Cox
Susan Walkley

Wisdom Story
You Weren’t with Me, by Chandra Ghosh Ippen; illustrated by Erich Ippen Jr.
Barbara Chowning

Meditation & Prayer, Sung, Spoken & Silent
Susan Walkley

Sharing Our Gifts
Online Giving
Text-to-Give: 757-500-0688
In-Person Giving: Place offerings in the dropbox in the Gathering Hall.

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
“The Tie That Binds”
Tret Fure

Reflection, Sermon & Closing Hymn
Tret Fure

Extinguishing the Chalice 
Susan Walkley

We extinguish this flame,
but not the sparkling glow of inspiration,
the fire of showing up
or the warmth of community.
These we carry in our hearts
until we are together again.

Benediction
Tret Fure

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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