ORDER OF WORSHIP | NOVEMBER 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
“Be in the Silence,” by Jo Gelinas
Opening Words
Rev. Michelle Collins, Interim Minister
Opening Welcome
Natalie Miller-Moore, Worship Associate
Announcements
Prelude
“En Bateau,” by Claude Debussy
Heidi Souza, piano
Opening Greeting
Natalie Miller-Moore
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
“Rest Here,” by Jo Gelinas
Lighting the Chalice
Natalie Miller-Moore
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.
Communal Spiritual Practice
Chanting with Asha McLaughlin
Veterans Day Remembrance
Rev. Michelle Collins
Prayer
Rev. Michelle Collins
Medley of the Armed Forces
Music arranged by Seth Parker
Heidi Souza, piano
Reflection
“Staying Grounded, Staying Connected”
Rev. Michelle Collins
Responsive Reading
“We Are a Bridge,” by Leslie Takahashi
Rev. Michelle Collins
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 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 the William & Mary Law School Immigration Clinic, which provides much needed legal representation to immigrants in the Hampton Roads area at no cost, and is essential to our Journey to Asylum program. The Clinic is responsible for fundraising for a majority of its budget and so relies on community donations to make this critical work possible. You can learn more about the Clinic’s work by visiting their blog, and reading their latest Impact Report. Thank you for your generosity.
Offertory Music
“Autumn,” by Derek Kieran
Heidi Souza, piano
Closing Hymn
“Bless the Source of Life,” by Jo Gelinas
Extinguishing the Chalice
Natalie Miller-Moore
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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