ORDER OF WORSHIP | OCTOBER 10, 2021 | 10:00 AM ONLINE SERVICE
Gathering
Merry Guernsey, Zoom Greeter
Announcements
Susan Marcinkus, Worship Associate
Opening Song
“Better Days”
Written & performed by Emma’s Revolution
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
by the Rev. Sean Neil-Barron
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig, Minister
Lighting the Chalice
Susan Marcinkus
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
from “We Are Still Here,” by Traci Sorrell
Austen Petersen, Director of Religious Education
Sermon, part 1
“This Land Is Whose Land?”
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
Musical Response
“The Indian School”
Written & performed by Heather Jinmaku
Meditation & Prayer, Sung, Spoken & Silent
from the Navajo Blessing Way
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
Centering Song
Largo from “The New World” Symphony, by Antonín Dvorák
Dave Robbins, Assistant Director of Music, Piano
Sharing Our Gifts
Online Giving
Text-to-Give: 757-500-0688
Contributions on this Share the Plate Sunday will go to Greater Williamsburg Outreach Mission (GWOM). GWOM’s mission is to raise awareness, advocate, and develop plans to address the needs of the homeless and precariously housed. In addition to their motel meal programs, GWOM is preparing to pilot a mentoring program, Community of Care Network. CCN will recruit and train volunteers from 22 faith groups to mentor newly housed families and individuals who are no longer being actively case managed by city, county, and non-profit organizations. As an original GWOM faith group member, WUU’s continued generous support is necessary for GWOM’s continued success. Thank you for your generosity.
Offertory Music
“Our House Is on Fire”
Written & performed by Emma’s Revolution
Reading
from “We Are Not Guests,” by the Rev. Alicia Forde
Susan Marcinkus
Sermon, part 2
“This Land Is Whose Land?”
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
Closing Song
“Keep On Moving Forward”
Written & performed by Emma’s Revolution
Extinguishing the Chalice
Susan Marcinkus
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
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
Post-service Zoom groups: All are invited to join a discussion group to connect after the service.
- Sermon discussion group with Membership Team representative Merry Guernsey: To join, simply wait at the end of the service for the discussion to begin in the main room. Please ignore the breakout room invitation.
- Social group: To join, accept the invitation to join a breakout room at the end of the service.
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