ORDER OF WORSHIP | MARCH 10, 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 Song
SLT #389 “Gathered Here”
Opening Words
Rev. Michelle Collins, Interim Minister
Opening Welcome
Susan Marcinkus, Worship Associate
Announcements
Prelude
Intermezzo in E-flat Major, Op. 117, No. 1, by Johannes Brahms
Heidi Souza, piano
Opening Greeting
Susan Marcinkus
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.
Opening Hymn
SLT #349 “We Gather Together”
Lighting the Chalice
Susan Marcinkus
We light our chalice this morning, grateful for the love that we experience in this beloved community.
May the flame light the way for all who seek such abundance.
Wisdom Story
Rev. Michelle Collins
Blessing the Children
“Go Your Way in Peace”
Go your way in peace,
Wander as you may,
Blessed is the path you take,
May love guide you on your way.
Anthem
“Stars I Shall Find,” poetry by Sara Teasdale, music by Victor C. Johnson
WUU Choir, directed by Kim Ness, Music Director
Meditation & Prayer
Rev. Michelle Collins
Centering Hymn
SLT #325 “Love Makes a Bridge” (verses 1, 2, 3, 5)
Sharing Our Gifts
Online Giving
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In-Person Giving: Place offerings in the collection plates as they’re passed during the service.
Details about this week’s collection will be shared during the service. Thank you so much for your generosity.
Offertory Music
Chaconne, by Jacques Champion de Chambonnières
Heidi Souza, piano
What We Find Here: Introduction
Rev. Michelle Collins
What We Find Here
Pam Reilly
Gene Roche
Jessica Sapalio
Luca Sapalio
Closing Hymn
SLT #131 “Love Will Guide Us”
Extinguishing the Chalice
Susan Marcinkus
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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