ORDER OF WORSHIP | NOVEMBER 14, 2021 | 10:00 AM HYBRID SERVICE
Gathering
Announcements
Nan Hart, Worship Associate
Opening Hymn
“All Creatures of the Earth and Sky”
Dave Robbins, Piano
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 Katie Romano Griffin
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.
Reflection
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
Meditation & Prayer, Sung, Spoken & Silent
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
Centering Hymn
“May Nothing Evil Cross This Door”
Dave Robbins, Piano
Sharing Our Gifts
Online Giving
Text-to-Give: 757-500-0688
In-Person Giving: Place offerings in the dropbox at the back of the sanctuary.
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!
Offertory Music
“IX. Nimrod,” from Enigma Variations, Op. 36, by Edward Elgar
Dave Robbins, Piano
Music for St. Cecilia’s Day
WUU Choir, directed by Dr. Jamie Bartlett, compiled by Jane Ferguson & Vicki Hall; edited by John Trindle
Excerpts from . . .
“How Can I Keep from Singing,” by Gwyneth Walker (1947- )
January 28, 2018
“The Peacemakers,” by Karl Jenkins (1944- )
St. Cecilia service, November 18, 2012
“Sing Me to Heaven,” by Daniel E. Gawthrop (1949- )
April 6, 2014
“We Are One,” by Brian Tate
February 1, 2015
“My Bonnie Lass She Smelleth,” by P.D.Q. Bach (1807-1742)
February 7, 2016
“River in Judea,” by Linda Marcus & Jack Feldman
September 11, 2016
“Song of the Universal,” by Ola Gjeilo (1978- ), lyrics by Walt Whitman
St. Cecilia service, November 18, 2018
“We Build a Home,” by Elizabeth Alexander (1962- ), words adapted from Eileen Karpeles
Charter Day service, February 2, 2014
Reflection
Dr. Jamie Bartlett
Presentation of Gifts
Litany of Appreciation & Release
by Lucy Bunch (adapted)
Closing Hymn
“When in Our Music”
Dave Robbins, Piano
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
with words by Peter Raible
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
Post-service Zoom group: Zoom participants are invited to stay online for virtual social time in the main Zoom room.
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