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. 

Opening Welcome & Announcements
Liz Wiley, Worship Chair

Music
“We Are Gathered,” by Amanda Udis-Kessler, video by Jane Clabaugh

Opening Greeting
Mimi Rodgers, Worship Associate

Lighting the Chalice
by Judith L Quarles
Mimi Rodgers

At this hour, in small towns and big cities, in single rooms and ornate sanctuaries,
many of our sibling Unitarian Universalist congregations
are also lighting a flaming chalice.

As we light our chalice today,
let us remember that we are part of a great community of faith.

May this dancing flame inspire us to fill our lives with the
Unitarian Universalist ideals of love, justice and truth.

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 Words/Call to Worship
“The Gift,” by Mary Oliver
Rev. Jude Geiger, Minister

Opening Hymn
STJ #1000 “Morning Has Come” (video), words and music by Jason Shelton, video created by Paul Thompson (Music Director at the UU Church of the Palouse, Moscow ID)

Wisdom Story
“Rabbit Looks for God,” by Rev. Kelly Weisman Asprooth-Jackson
Rev. Jude Geiger

Meditation
“When Consent Is Withdrawn,” by Kate Lore
Rev. Jude Geiger

Music
“We Are,” by Dr. Ysaÿe Barnwell, performed by Dr. Ysaÿe Barnwell and the UUA General Assembly 2020 virtual choir

Sharing Our Gifts
Online Giving
Text-to-Give: 757-500-0688

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
SLT #108 “My Life Flows On in Endless Song” (video), arranged by Adam and Matt Podd; featuring musicians and singers from Grace Chorale of Brooklyn, First Unitarian Congregational Society in Brooklyn, and First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn

Reading
“The Cyclist,” by Mark Nepo
Mimi Rodgers

Reflection/Sermon
“The Spirituality of Mary Oliver”
Rev. Jude Geiger

Closing Hymn
SLT #95 “There Is More Love Somewhere” (video), First Unitarian Brooklyn Choir

Extinguishing the Chalice
Mimi Rodgers

We extinguish this flame,
but not the light of truth,
the warmth of community,
the hope for a better future, 
or the courage we collectively hold in the 
face of the crisis we are living through.
These we carry in our hearts
until we are together again.

Closing Words/Benediction
Rev. Jude Geiger

SLT=Gray Hymnal | STJ=Teal Hymnal

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