ORDER OF WORSHIP | NOVEMBER 3, 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 Welcome
John Chowning, Guest Worship Leader
Announcements
Prelude
Scott Varney, Guest Worship Leader
Opening Greeting
Ben Thacker-Gwaltney, Guest Worship Leader
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
STJ #1009 “Meditation on Breathing”
Lighting the Chalice
Ben Thacker-Gwaltney
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.
First Meditative Practice: Loving Friendliness for All Beings
Ben Thacker-Gwaltney
Endowment Sunday Speakers
Kerry Mellette and Jim Kent
Anthem
“Behold How Good,” by Michael John Trotta
WUU Choir, directed by Chris Mooney, Music Director
Second Meditative Practice: Compassion for Suffering Beings
Scott Varney
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.
Today we invite WUU members and friends to come together for a special celebration of our endowment’s growth. Just once each year, the Endowment Committee asks the congregation to reflect on and support the future of WUU. This year, we are pleased to share that $21,130 from the endowment has gone directly to support our operating budget.
As we look ahead, please consider making a contribution, large or small. Your generosity ensures that WUU will continue to thrive as the most progressive religious congregation in the Williamsburg community.
Thank you for being part of our journey!
Offertory Music
John Chowning and Scott Varney
Third Meditative Practice: Sympathetic Joy with Happy Beings
Ben Thacker-Gwaltney
Closing Hymn
STJ #1031 “Filled with Loving Kindness”
Extinguishing the Chalice
Scott Varney
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
Scott Varney
SLT=Gray Hymnal | STJ=Teal Hymnal
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