ORDER OF WORSHIP | OCTOBER 30, 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
Prelude
“Ancient Mother,” by Robert Gass
Liz Wiley, Worship Associate
Opening Welcome
Liz Wiley & Susan Walkley, Worship Associates
Announcements
Katrina Landon
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
with National Geographic video on Día de los Muertos
Liz Wiley & Susan Walkley
Opening Song
“Copal Offering to the Four Directions,” by Xavier Quijas Yxayotl
Calling the Quarters with Instruments
Led by Liz Wiley
Lighting the Chalice
Words by Victor Hugo
Susan Walkley
If you look in the eyes of the young, you see flame.
If you look in the eyes of the old, you see light.
Prayer & Bone Meditation
Susan Walkley
Sharing Our Gifts
Online Giving
Text-to-Give: 757-500-0688
In-Person Giving: Place offerings in the dropbox in the Gathering Hall.
This week’s offering will benefit the Minister’s Charitable Giving Fund, which helps people in our congregation and in the larger community who need short-term help paying rent and other essential expenses. Your gifts will help shelter homeless families, pay utility bills in the cold of winter, and offer hope in times of despair. Thank you so much for your generosity.
Offertory Music
“Breaths”
Lyrics based on a piece by Senegalese poet Birago Diop; music by Ysaye Maria Barnwell
WUU Choir, directed by Kim Ness, Music Director
Reading
“November 2: Día de los Muertos,” by Alberto Rios
Liz Wiley
Wisdom Story
“A Day with Your Grandparent”
Austen Petersen, Director of Religious Education, & Liz Wiley
Día de los Muertos
Congregational remembrances
Closing Song
“Spirits Everywhere,” by Ann O’Brien
Extinguishing the Chalice
Susan Walkley
As we extinguish this flame, we honor and remember
Those who have passed into the mystery.
Their brightness lives on in our vision;
their courage lives on in our commitments;
and their love continues to bless the world through us.
Closing Words
Liz Wiley
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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