ORDER OF WORSHIP | JUNE 4, 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
David Hopkinson, Worship Associate
Announcements
Katrina Landon
Prelude
“First Arabesque,” by Claude Debussy
Heidi Souza, piano
Opening Greeting
David Hopkinson
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
Steve DeLaney, Guest Worship Leader
Opening Hymn
SLT #175 “We Celebrate the Web of Life”
Lighting the Chalice
SLT #362 “Rise Up, O Flame”
David Hopkinson
Rise up, O flame
by thy light glowing,
show to us beauty,
vision and joy
Wisdom Story
“Morning Poem,” by Mary Oliver
Liz Wiley & Friends
Centering Hymn
SLT #196 “Singer of Life”
Meditation & Prayer
Words by Frederick E. Gillis
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
“Little Bird,” by Edvard Grieg
Heidi Souza, piano
Sermon
“Nothing Lowly in the Universe” – The Joy of Coming to Life
Steve DeLaney
Closing Hymn
SLT #398 “To See The World”
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.
Benediction
Steve DeLaney
SLT=Gray Hymnal | STJ=Teal Hymnal
Post-service conversation on Zoom: Zoom participants are invited to stay online for the spring congregational meeting.
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