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.

Opening Welcome/Announcements
Susan Fournier, Worship Associate

Opening Greeting
Susan Fournier

Prelude
“La Feliciana,” by Adriano Banchieri (1568-1634) & “Gaillarde L'esmerilonne,” by Pierre Phalèse (1510-1583)
Brian Brewer, David Guthrie, Vicki Hamilton Hall & Doreen Jagodnik, recorders

Call to Worship
Rev. Jude Geiger, Minister

Lighting the Chalice
Susan Fournier

There is a Love.
There is a Love holding us.
There is a Love holding all.
By the light of our chalice,
Let us rest in this Love.

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 Hymn
SLT #40 “The Morning Hangs a Signal”

Wisdom Story
From A Lamp in Every Corner, by Janeene Groshmeyer
Rev. Jude Geiger

Meditation & Prayer
Rev. Jude Geiger

Words, Song, Silence
STJ #1011 “Return Again”

Music for Candle Lighting
“Sicut Cervus,” by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525-1594)
Brian Brewer, David Guthrie, Vicki Hamilton Hall & Doreen Jagodnik, recorders

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 Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg, an organization that brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Since 1985, the local affiliate has built or renovated more than 210 homes for families with low and moderate incomes throughout the Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg area. Your support helps provide families with the strength, stability, and independence that come from having a safe, decent, and affordable place to call home. Thank you so much for your generosity.

Offertory Music
“Jouissance Vous Donnerai,” by Claudin de Sermisy (1490-1562)
Brian Brewer, David Guthrie, Vicki Hamilton Hall & Doreen Jagodnik, recorders

Reading
“Brick by Brick” from Did I Say that Out Loud? by Rev. Meg Barnhouse

Reflection/Sermon
“The Agnostic Disciple”
Rev. Jude Geiger

Closing Hymn
SLT #130 “O Liberating Rose”

Extinguishing the Chalice
Susan Fournier

May we know once again that we are not isolated beings, but connected, in mystery and miracle, to the universe, to this community and to each other.

Closing Words/Benediction
Rev. Jude Geiger

Postlude
“La Basgapera,” by Giovanni Domenico Rognoni Taeggio (? - before 1626)
Brian Brewer, David Guthrie, Vicki Hamilton Hall & Doreen Jagodnik, recorders

Recess

SLT=Gray Hymnal | STJ=Teal Hymnal

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