ORDER OF WORSHIP | SEPTEMBER 17, 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.
Gathering
Opening Welcome
Susan Fournier, Worship Associate
Announcements
Katrina Landon
Prelude
“I Remember Everything,” by John Prine (video)
Call to Worship
Anne Stevens, Guest Worship Leader
Opening Greeting
Susan Fournier
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 Music
“Grandpa Was a Carpenter,” by John Prine (video)
Lighting the Chalice
Susan Fournier
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.
Music Service, Part 1, Featuring Songs by John Prine
Performed by Steve Fisher:
“Paradise”
Children and youth are invited to attend Religious Education classes at this time.
“Sam Stone”
“Illegal Smile”
“Please Don’t Bury Me”
Joys & Concerns
Susan Fournier
Music Service, Part 2, Featuring Songs by John Prine
“Hello in There,” performed by Steve Fisher
“Christmas in Prison” (video)
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
“The Missing Years,” by John Prine (video)
Music Service, Part 3, Featuring Songs by John Prine
Performed by Winsome (Jane Ferguson, John Trindle, Rob Weinberg & Niki Worrell) with David Beals:
“Souvenirs”
“That’s the Way the World Goes Round”
“Boundless Love”
“When I Get to Heaven” (video)
Extinguishing the Chalice
Susan Fournier
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.
Benediction
“Fishin’ with You,” by Carsie Blanton (video)
Anne Stevens
Closing
Susan Fournier
SLT=Gray Hymnal | STJ=Teal Hymnal
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