ORDER OF WORSHIP | MAY 15, 2022 | 10:00 AM HYBRID SERVICE
Before the service: You may light a candle for the joys and sorrows in your heart.
Please respect those seeking silence.
Gathering
Announcements
Nan Hart, Worship Associate
Opening Hymn
SLT #188 “Come, Come, Whoever You Are,” words adapted from Jelaluddin Rumi, music by Lynn Adair Ungar
Sung by Christopher Watkins Lamb, Sara Edwards, Jenn Powell, Sally Lee, Kara Shobe & Amber Lamb of Foothills Unitarian Church
Welcome & Greeting
Nan Hart
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
by Richard S. Gilbert
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig, Minister
Lighting the Chalice
Nan Hart
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
“Planting Stories,” written by Anika Denise, illustrated by Paola Escobar
Austen Petersen, Director of Religious Education
Reflection
“The Stories We Carry”
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
Meditation & Prayer, Sung, Spoken & Silent
with words by the Rev. Marta Valentín
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
Centering Hymn
SLT #123 “Spirit of Life,” by Carolyn McDade
Sung by the Orange County Unitarian Universalist Choir
Sharing Our Gifts
Online Giving
Text-to-Give: 757-500-0688
In-Person Giving: Place offerings in the dropbox in the Gathering Hall.
This week’s Share the Plate for Social Justice collection will go to the Summer Meals for Kids program. WUU has been a Summer Meals for Kids participant with our partner St. Martin’s Episcopal since the program began in 2018. This year we will provide 200 lunches every Friday for children living in motels and low-income housing. Our partners, Bruton Parish, Williamsburg United Methodist, New Zion, King of Glory, St. Stephen’s, Newtown United Methodist, Williamsburg Presbyterian, Chick-fil-A, and From His Hands, will be making meals Monday through Thursday at the Meals on Wheels Kitchen located at WISC. The Lions Club will deliver meals every day. Thank you so much for your generosity.
Offertory Music
“Put a Little Love in Your Heart,” written by Jackie DeShannon, Jimmy Holiday & Randy Myers
Sung by Al Green & Annie Lennox
Reading
from Oh, the Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig & Austen Petersen
Bridging Celebration & Blessing
Words by Austen Petersen & Julia Hamilton
Closing Hymn
STJ #1064 “Blue Boat Home,” written & performed by Peter Mayer
Extinguishing the Chalice
Nan Hart
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 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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