ORDER OF WORSHIP | JUNE 2, 2024 | 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.
Opening Words
Rev. Michelle Collins, Interim Minister
Prelude
“Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home,” by A. Courage & L. Rosenman
Heidi Souza, piano
Opening Greeting
David Hopkinson, Worship Associate
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.
Announcements
Opening Hymn
STJ #1051 “We Are. . .”
Lighting the Chalice
David Hopkinson
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
Rev. Michelle Collins
Meditation & Prayer
Rev. Michelle Collins
Music for Meditation
SLT #123 “Spirit of Life”
Heidi Souza, piano
From the Heart
Jessica O’Brien
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
“Star Trek,” from the movie Star Trek (Kelvin timeline), music by Michael Giacchino
Heidi Souza, piano
Reflection
“The Prime Directive”
Rev. Michelle Collins
Closing Hymn
STJ #1017 “Building a New Way”
Extinguishing the Chalice
David Hopkinson
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.
Closing Words
Rev. Michelle Collins
SLT=Gray Hymnal | STJ=Teal Hymnal
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