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

Opening Greeting
Mimi Rodgers, Worship Associate

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
Mimi Rodgers

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 Hymn

Wisdom Story

Meditation & Prayer
Rev. Jude Geiger, Minister

Words, Song, Silence
“We Shall Be Known”

Music for Candle Lighting
“Mother Night,” by Yanni
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 the William & Mary Law School Immigration Clinic, which provides much-needed legal representation to immigrants in the Hampton Roads area at no cost, and was essential for our Journey to Asylum program. The Clinic provides legal support in humanitarian-based immigration matters including representing refugees, asylees, victims of domestic violence and other crimes, and special immigrant juveniles. The Clinic is responsible for fundraising for a majority of its budget and relies on community donations to make this critical work possible. You can learn more about the Clinic’s work by visiting their website, and reading more about their latest Impact Report. Thank you for your generosity in supporting these members of our community.

Offertory Music
“Coming Home,” by Michael Scott
Heidi Souza, piano

Sermon
“Peace Like a River”
Rev. Jude Geiger

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
Rev. Jude Geiger

Postlude
Gavotte from “Two Pieces,” by Samuel Wesley
Heidi Souza, piano

SLT=Gray Hymnal | STJ=Teal Hymnal

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