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.

Welcome & Announcements
Liz Wiley, Worship Chair

Choir Anthem #1
“Anthems of Love,” composed by Dan Forrest, text by Susan Boersma (adapted by Chris Mooney)
WUU Choir, directed by Chris Mooney, Music Director

Opening Greeting
Susan Marcinkus, Worship Associate

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

Lighting the Chalice
SLT #362 “Rise Up, O Flame”
Chris Mooney

Rise up, O flame,
by thy light glowing,
show to us beauty,
vision, and joy.

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.

Choir Anthem #2
“My Love Is in a Light Attire,” composed by Ēriks Ešenvalds, text by James Joyce
WUU Choir

Wisdom Story
Rev. Jude Geiger

Meditation & Prayer
Rev. Jude Geiger

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

Music for Candle Lighting
Jena Chenkin, Viola Solo

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. 

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!

Choir Anthem #3
“Song of Gratitude,” composed by Craig Hella Johnson, text by Michael Dennis Browne
WUU Choir

Reading
“For What Shall We Give Thanks?” by Laura Horton-Ludwig
Susan Marcinkus

Homily
Rev. Jude Geiger

Choir Anthem #4
“Five Hebrew Love Songs,” I. Temuná (A Picture) and II. Kalá kallá (Light Bride), composed by Eric Whitacre, text by Hila Plitmann
WUU Choir

Closing Hymn
“All You Need Is Love,” by John Lennon and Paul McCartney

Extinguishing the Chalice
Susan Marcinkus

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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