ORDER OF WORSHIP | MAY 22, 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
Liz Wiley, Worship Associate
Opening Hymn
SLT #360 “Here We Have Gathered,” lyrics by Alicia S. Carpenter, © 1979; used with permission of the Estate of Alicia Carpenter
Liz Wiley, piano
Welcome & Greeting
Liz Wiley
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
with words from “These Poems,” by June Jordan
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig, Minister
Song
“The Keep Going Song,” written & performed by The Bengsons
Lighting the Chalice
Liz Wiley
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 Moment
Austen Petersen, Director of Religious Education
Meditation & Prayer, Sung, Spoken & Silent
with words by Howard Thurman
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
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 social justice initiatives to crayons for our RE children. Thank you for your support!
Hymn
SLT #402 “From You I Receive”
Liz Wiley, piano
Readings
Attributed to Fred Rogers & Ian Maclaren
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig & Liz Wiley
Song
“Angel from Montgomery,” by John Prine
Performed by The Bengsons
Sermon
“Judgment-Free Zone”
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
Closing Song
“Hope Comes,” written & performed by The Bengsons
Extinguishing the Chalice
Liz Wiley
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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