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 place a stone in water for the joys and sorrows in your heart. Please respect those seeking silence.

Announcements
Liz Wiley, Worship Chair

Welcome
Mimi Rodgers, Worship Associate

Opening Words
John Chowning, Guest Worship Leader

Lighting the Chalice
Mimi Rodgers

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.

Welcoming Words

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 Song

Wisdom Story
“Chang Kung’s Secret,” told by Dan Harper
Robin Wootton, Director of Religious Education

Choral Anthem
“If Music Be the Food of Love”
WUU Choir, directed by Chris Mooney, Music Director

Metta Meditation
Scott Varney

Music for Candle Lighting
“En Bateau,” by Claude Debussy
Heidi Souza, piano

Blessing the Children
SLT #413 “Go Now in Peace,” by Natalie Sleeth (adapted)

Go now in peace, go now in peace.
May the Spirit of Love surround you
everywhere, everywhere you may go.

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. Please note that any checks placed in the collection plates or mailed to WUU should have the designated fund specified on the memo line. 

Once a month we Share the Plate with a local or nonprofit human service organization that provides a much-needed service to our community. It offers us an opportunity to extend our compassion to others in need. This week, your contributions will go to FISH, an all-volunteer nonprofit agency providing food, hygiene items, clothing, and basic housewares assistance to residents in need in the Greater Williamsburg area since 1975. Thank you so much for your generosity.

Offertory Music
“Daydreamin’,” written & performed by Scott Varney

Reading
Doug Austin

Talk
“Two Traditions, One Heart: Love in UU & Buddhism”
John Chowning

Closing Song

Extinguishing the Chalice
Mimi Rodgers

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/Benediction
John Chowning

Recess

Postlude
Courante from Suite No. 3 in d minor, by George Frederic Handel
Heidi Souza, piano

SLT=Gray Hymnal | STJ=Teal Hymnal

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