ORDER OF WORSHIP | NOVEMBER 6, 2022 | 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.
Gathering
Announcements
Susan Marcinkus, Worship Associate
Katrina Landon
Prelude
“Get Together,” by the Youngbloods
Winsome
Welcome & Greeting
Susan Marcinkus
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
Rev. Dr. Wayne Arnason, Guest Worship Leader
Opening Hymn
STJ #1021 “Lean on Me”
Lighting the Chalice
Words by Gordon B. McKeeman
Susan Marcinkus
Deep calls unto deep, joy calls unto joy,
light calls unto light.
Let the kindling of this flame rekindle in us
the inner light of love, of peace, of hope.
And as one flame lights another, nor grows the less,
we pledge ourselves to be bearers of the light,
wherever we are.
Wisdom Story
“And To Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street,” Dr. Seuss read aloud with music by MFSB – Philadelphia Freedom
Austen Petersen, Director of Religious Education
Blessing the Children
SLT #413 “Go Now in Peace,” by Natalie Sleeth (adapted)
Go now in peace, go now in peace.
May the spirit of love surround you.
Everywhere, everywhere, you may go.
Lay Pastoral Care Team Reflection
Meditation & Prayer, Spoken & Unspoken
Susan Marcinkus
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 programming to crayons for our RE children. A recorded contribution to the general operating fund also fulfills the annual financial contribution requirement for WUU membership (WUU Bylaws). Thank you for your support!
Offertory Music
“Ripple,” by the Grateful Dead
Winsome
Sermon
“To Think That I Saw It On Berry Street”
Rev. Dr. Wayne Arnason
Closing Music
“Closer to Fine,” by Indigo Girls
Led by Winsome; congregation join in on final choruses
Extinguishing the Chalice
Words by Martha Munson
Susan Marcinkus
We extinguish the chalice here that it might glow gently in our hearts.
May it light your path as you leave this place.
May it guide your way until we are together again.
Benediction
Rev. Dr. Wayne Arnason
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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