ORDER OF WORSHIP | MARCH 5, 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
Announcements
Susan Fournier, Worship Associate
Katrina Landon
Prelude
“Pure,” by Fred Strong
Heidi Souza, piano
Welcome & 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.
Call to Worship
Chandogya Upanishad, 13, trans. Eknath Easwaran
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig, Minister
Opening Hymn
SLT #368 “Now Let Us Sing”
Lighting the Chalice
Susan Fournier
We light this chalice, symbol of all that we are, all that we have done together,
and all that we will be as our shared ministry encourages those within,
and beyond, our walls.
Anthem
“Shine with Radiant Light,” by Lowell Prescott
WUU Choir, directed by Kim Ness, Music Director, with Heidi Souza, piano, & Alannah Jarrell, viola
Wisdom Story
“Squirrel Souls”
Austen Petersen, Director of Religious Education, & Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
Blessing the Children
SLT #413 “Go Now in Peace,” by Natalie Sleeth (adapted)
Go now in peace, go now in peace.
May the spirit of love surround you.
Everywhere, everywhere, you may go.
Meditation & Prayer, Sung, Spoken & Silent
by Tanya Cothran
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
Centering Hymn
STJ #1023 “Building Bridges”
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 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
Prelude in b minor, Op. 28, No. 6, by Frédéric Chopin
Heidi Souza, piano
Reading
from A Hidden Wholeness, by Parker Palmer
Susan Fournier
Sermon
“A Hidden Wholeness”
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
Closing Hymn
SLT #318 “We Would Be One”
Extinguishing the Chalice
Susan Fournier
We extinguish the chalice here that it might glow gently in our hearts.
May it light our path as we leave this place.
May it guide our way until we are together again.
Closing Circle & Benediction
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
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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