ORDER OF WORSHIP | OCTOBER 15, 2023 | 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
Susan Marcinkus, Worship Associate
Announcements
Katrina Landon
Prelude
Nocturne in F minor, Op. 55, No. 1, by Frédéric Chopin
Heidi Souza, piano
Opening 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
Dr. Kelly Crace, Guest Worship Leader
Opening Hymn
SLT #370 “All People That on Earth Do Dwell”
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.
Anthem
“Shine with Radiant Light,” by Lowell Prescott
WUU Choir, directed by Kim Ness, Music Director
Wisdom Story
Austen Petersen, Director of Religious Education
Blessing the Children
“As You Journey,” by Ann Hossler, Director of Music, UU Fellowship of Vero Beach, FL
As you journey
As you journey
May you know
May you know
Love and hope go with you
Love and hope go with you
Learn and grow
Learn and grow
Meditation & Prayer
Susan Marcinkus
Centering Hymn
SLT #123 “Spirit of Life”
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.
This week’s offering will help our congregation pay down the mortgage for our beautiful building. We take these monthly mortgage collections in gratitude for the physical space that helps us gather, and in the spirit of lightening the financial load on future generations. If you have been inspired by the beauty of our buildings and you would like to support the well-being of our congregation far into the future, please give generously today to help pay down our mortgage debt. Thank you for your support.
Offertory Music
Excerpt from Fantasie-Impromptu, by Frédéric Chopin
Heidi Souza, piano
Reflection
“Flourishing through Chronic Too-Muchness”
Dr. Kelly Crace
Closing Hymn
SLT #108 “My Life Flows On in Endless Song”
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 Words
Dr. Kelly Crace
SLT=Gray Hymnal | STJ=Teal Hymnal
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