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
“Reflection,” from the album Winter into Spring, by George Winston
Heidi Souza, piano

Opening Greeting

Opening Words/Call to Worship
Liz Wiley

Lighting the Chalice
by Albert Schweitzer

At times our own light goes out
And is rekindled by a spark 
from another person.
Each of us has cause to think
With deep gratitude of those 
who have lighted the flame within us.

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 Hymn
SLT #346 “Come, Sing a Song With Me”

Wisdom Story
Liz Wiley

Meditation & Prayer

Words, Song, Silence
“Praying,” by Mary Oliver
STJ #1009 “Meditation on Breathing”

Music for Candle Lighting
“In My Life,” by The Beatles; performed by Bette Midler (video)

Reflection on Friendship
Leslie Fabian, Worship Associate

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
“Peace Prelude,” by Michael Scott
Heidi Souza, piano

Reflections on Friendship
Susan Marcinkus & Susan Fournier, Worship Associates

Reading
“New Day's Lyric,” by Amanda Gorman

Closing Song
“Auld Lang Syne”

Extinguishing the Chalice

As we extinguish the flame of our chalice,
may its lingering spark be carried in our hearts
that we may kindle and shine
Let it shine let it shine let it shine.

Closing Words/Benediction
Liz Wiley

Recess

SLT=Gray Hymnal | STJ=Teal Hymnal

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