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
Mimi Rodgers, Worship Associate

Prelude
“Anywhere the Heart Goes,” by Henry Mancini
Arden Walker, piano

Opening Greeting
Mimi Rodgers

Opening Words/Call to Worship
Rev. Jude Geiger, Minister

Lighting the Chalice
by Brian C. Lee
Mimi Rodgers

We light our chalice as a symbol of the Light within us
and the life that flows through the world around us.
It is our beacon as we search for truth.
It is the love in our hearts.
And it is the energy that propels us to action.
May we be kindled by our time together.

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
SLT #2 “Down the Ages We Have Trod”

Wisdom Story
Rev. Jude Geiger

Meditation & Prayer

Silence, Song, Words
STJ #1002 “Comfort Me”

Music for Candle Lighting

Blessing the Children
SLT #413 “Go Now in Peace”

Go now in peace, go now in peace.
May the Spirit of Love surround you
everywhere, everywhere you may go.
—Natalie Sleeth (adapted)

From the Heart
Nan Hart

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. 

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 programming to crayons for our RE children. A recorded contribution to the general operating fund also fulfills the annual financial contribution requirement for WUU membership (WUU Bylaws). Thank you for your support!

Offertory Music
“Contemplation,” written and performed by Arden Walker, piano

Reflection/Sermon
“Living Past Fear: A Buddhist and Christian Conversation around the Serenity Prayer”
Rev. Jude Geiger

Closing Hymn
SLT #3 “The World Stands Out on Either Side”

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

Recess

SLT=Gray Hymnal | STJ=Teal Hymnal

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