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
Susan Marcinkus, Worship Leader

Opening Greeting
Susan Marcinkus, Worship Leader

Lighting the Chalice

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.

Call to Worship
Rev. Sara Goodman, Guest Minister

Opening Hymn
When the Spirit Says Do, #1024 in teal hymnal

You got to do when the spirit says do! You got to do when the spirit says do! When the spirit says do, you got to do, oh Lord! You got to do when the spirit says do! Spirit says do (6x) You got to sing when the spirit says sing! You got to sing when the spirit says sing! When the spirit says sing, you got to sing, oh Lord! You got to sing when the spirit says sing! Spirit says sing (6x) You got to dance when the spirit says dance! You got to dance when the spirit says dance! When the spirit says dance, you got to dance, oh Lord! You got to dance when the spirit says dance! Spirit says dance (7x)

Wisdom Story
Higgins the Raindrop with a Dream
Robin Wootton, Director of Religious Eduction

Meditation & Prayer
We Shall Be Known by MaMuse

We shall be known by the company we keep,
By the ones who circle round to tend these fires,

We shall be known by the ones who sow and reap
the seeds of change from deep within the Earth

It is time now, It is time now that we thrived
It is time we lead ourselves into the well.

It is time now, and what a time to be alive
in this great turning, We shall learn to lead in love. ‍ ‍

Music for Candle Lighting & Placing Stones in Water
Duetto from Songs Without Words by Felix Mendelssohn   
Heidi Souza, piano

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. 

Today’s offering goes to our General Operating Fund to help cover essential operating expenses, support staff and our many activities, and fund the music that brings us so much joy on Sunday mornings. Thank you for your support

Offertory Music
Navajo Prelude for Piano No. 3 by Connor Chee
Heidi Souza, Piano

Video
Glennon Doyle

Sermon
Rev. Sara Goodman
Deborah Fabian, Worship Leader & Leslie Fabian

Closing Hymn
STJ #1028, Fire of Commitment” in the teal hymnal

From the light of days remembered burns a beacon bright and clear
Guiding hands and hearts and spirits Into faith set free from fear.
When the fire of commitment sets our mind and soul a blaze

When our hunger and our passion meet to call us on our way
When we live with deep assurance of the flame that burns within,
Then our promise finds fulfillment and our future can begin.

From the stories of our living rings a song both brave and free,
Calling pilgrims still to witness to the life of liberty.
When the fire of commitment sets our mind and soul a blaze

When our hunger and our passion meet to call us on our way
When we live with deep assurance of the flame that burns within,
Then our promise finds fulfillment and our future can begin.

From the dreams of youthful vision comes a new, prophetic voice,
Which demands a deeper justice built by our courageous choice.
When the fire of commitment sets our mind and soul a blaze

When our hunger and our passion meet to call us on our way
When we live with deep assurance of the flame that burns within,
Then our promise finds fulfillment and our future can begin.

Extinguishing the Chalice

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. Sara Goodman, Guest Minister

Recess

Postlude
The Cascades by Scott Joplin
Heidi Souza, piano

SLT=Gray Hymnal | STJ=Teal Hymnal

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