ORDER OF WORSHIP | SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 | 10:00 AM ONLINE SERVICE
Gathering
Phoebe Kent, Zoom Greeter
Announcements
David Hopkinson, Worship Associate
Opening Song
“Celebrate (Mountain Version),” by Holy River (formerly known as Lobo Marino)
Welcome & Greeting
David Hopkinson
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. Gretchen Haley
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig, Minister
Lighting the Chalice
David Hopkinson
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
Austen Petersen, Director of Religious Education
Meditation & Prayer, Sung, Spoken & Silent
by Rabia of Basra (translated by Charles Upton)
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
Centering Chant
Ishq Allah Ma’bud Lillah, text: traditional Sufi; music by CarolAnn Barrows
Sharing Our Gifts
Online Giving
Text-to-Give: 757-500-0688
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 social justice initiatives to crayons for our RE children. Thank you for your support!
Offertory Music
“Spirit Riot,” by Holy River
Reading
“Some Girls,” by Alison Luterman
Liz Wiley
Sermon
“Light-Struck, Light-Filled”
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
Closing Song
“Breathing Skies,” by Holy River
Extinguishing the Chalice
David Hopkinson
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 Katrina Landon: 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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