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
Liz Wiley, Worship Chair

Prelude
“Lua Soberana (Sovereign Moon),” by Ivan Lins & Vitor Martins
David Hamilton, piano

Opening Greeting
Mimi Rodgers, Worship Associate

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

Lighting the Chalice
by Li Kynvi 
Mimi Rodgers

This chalice is for the living, the changing, the becoming.
This chalice is for losing the script of your life,
the chapters about who you are
in other people’s stories.
This chalice is for the lost GPS
that was supposed to show you how to get
where they expected you to go.
This chalice is for skipping the directions,
coloring outside the lines,
painting—not by number—but by silence,
by wild abandon,
with a brush you made yourself
from light deep inside.

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 #389 “Gathered Here”

Wisdom Story
Rev. Jude Geiger

Meditation & Prayer

Chant
STJ #1009 “Meditation on Breathing”

Silent Meditation

Chant

Reading

Chant

Music for Candle Lighting
“Naima,” by John Coltrane
David Hamilton, piano

Endowment Speakers
Kerry Mellette & Megan Tschannen-Moran

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. 

This Endowment Sunday, the collection plate will go to the Endowment Fund. The purpose of the Endowment Fund is to provide an enduring source of financial support to ensure the future of WUU as a liberal religious community. The Endowment has contributed $34,000 to this year’s operating fund. The Endowment is currently valued at approximately $850,000. Your contribution in the collection plate, by text to give, or by check will help the Endowment reach its $1 million goal by the end of 2026, the 30th anniversary of the Endowment’s 1996 establishment. Thank you for your support.

Offertory Music
“Countdown,” by John Coltrane
David Hamilton, piano

Reading
“When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times,” by Pema Chödrön

Reflection/Sermon
“Coming into Our Own”
Rev. Jude Geiger

Closing Hymn
SLT #34 “Though I May Speak with Bravest Fire”

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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