ORDER OF WORSHIP | MARCH 31, 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 #368 “Now Let Us Sing”
Opening Words
Rev. Michelle Collins, Interim Minister
Opening Welcome
Susan Fournier, Worship Associate
Announcements
Rev. Michelle Collins
Prelude
I. Allegro di molto from Sonata in D Major, Op. 5, No. 2, by Johann Christian Bach
Heidi Souza, piano
Opening Greeting
Susan Fournier
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 #268 “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today”
Lighting the Chalice
Susan Fournier
We light our chalice this morning:
— light of our Creative Spirits
— light of our Wise Souls
— light of our Wondering and Curious Minds
— light of Love for this place, this people, this work
Illuminate our hearts and the spaces between them in this Sacred Time of unfolding.
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
Versus III from BuxWV 100 Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, by Dietrich Buxtehude
WUU Choir, directed by Kim Ness, Music Director
Prayer
Rev. Michelle Collins
Centering Hymn
SLT #123 “Spirit of Life”
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.
Twice a month we Share the Plate with local or nonprofit human service organizations that provide a much-needed service to our community. It offers us an opportunity to extend our compassion to others in need. This week, your contributions will go to Pink Haven Coalition, a collective of organizations and individuals who are committed to trans liberation and to growing community defense, mutual-aid, and alternative systems of care for gender diverse people. It is a trans-led accompaniment project supported by the UUSC, UUA, and UU congregations around the country that helps transgender individuals and their families move from unsafe states to safer states. All donations move directly into the hands of trans-led organizers to support trans and non-binary people in accessing the resources and support they need to survive and thrive. Learn more at pinkhaven.org. Thank you so much for your generosity.
Offertory Music
II. Andante di molto from Sonata in D Major, Op. 5, No. 2, by Johann Christian Bach
Heidi Souza, piano
Reflection
“Jesus the Activist”
Rev. Michelle Collins
Closing Hymn
SLT #269 “Lo, the Day of Days Is Here”
Extinguishing the Chalice
Susan Fournier
As we extinguish the flame on our chalice, we ignite it inside ourselves.
Our commitment to our mission and to one another is an unquenchable flame.
Let us remember that we are not alone until we light this flame next time.
Closing Words
Rev. Michelle Collins
SLT=Gray Hymnal | STJ=Teal Hymnal
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