ORDER OF WORSHIP | NOVEMBER 28, 2021 | 10:00 AM HYBRID SERVICE
Gathering
Announcements
Susan Walkley, Worship Associate
Prelude
“I Have Arrived, I Am Home,” from the Plum Village Community
Welcome & Greeting
Susan Walkley
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
Tibetan Refuge Prayer (chant 3 times)
Ben Thacker-Gwaltney, Guest Worship Leader
In Buddha, Dharma and the Sangha,
I take refuge til I awaken,
Through all the virtues such as giving,
May I reach Buddhahood for beings.
Opening Hymn
SLT #360 “Here We Have Gathered”
Lyrics by Alicia S. Carpenter, © 1979; used with permission of the Estate of Alicia Carpenter
Lighting the Chalice
Susan Walkley
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
“Snow,” by Cynthia Rylant
Susan Walkley
Meditation & Prayer, Sung, Spoken & Silent
Susan Walkley
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
“Home,” by Scott Varney
Sermon
“Refuge & Reliability”
Ben Thacker-Gwaltney
Closing Hymn
STJ #1010 “We Give Thanks,” © The Rev. Wendy Luella Perkins
Extinguishing the Chalice
Susan Walkley
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
Ben Thacker-Gwaltney
SLT=Gray Hymnal | STJ=Teal Hymnal
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