In this Advent season, a time of waiting and preparations, imagining what gifts we might offer to another, be it deep listening, compassion, a voice for justice, a prayer for healing, the energy of peace. We will honor the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Greeter: Kathy Squires
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“A Time of Waiting, A Longing for Peace”
with Rev. Telos Whitfield
Greeter: Kathy Squires
Order of Service
Sunday, December 10, 2023
Music for Gathering: Nocturne in Db, Op. 27:2 Frederic Chopin
Greeting Rev. Telos
Board Welcome & Announcements Carla Fogg
Prelude Les Saisons: Noël Tchaikovsky
Eva Greene, piano
Chalice Lighting
As we kindle our chalice flame, we know that our single light is joined by a multitude in this season. Our path is lit and guides our way.
Lighting Our Children’s Chalice
We light this chalice to celebrate Unitarian Universalism. We are the church of the open minds. We are the church of the helping hands. We are the church of the loving hearts.
Anthem: Dark of Winter words and music by Shelley Jackson Denham
All Souls Choir, Tom Baehr, director
Call to Worship Rev. Telos
Hymn #226 People Look East
Story for All of Us: ‘Red and Green and Blue and White”
by Lee Wind and Paul O. Zelinsky
Sharing a Reading Ross Gibson
Sermon “A Time of Waiting, A Longing for Peace” Rev. Telos
Song #1020 Woyaya
Offering shared with Groundworks Collaborative
Offertory: Hyfrydol (“cheerful” in Welsh) Rowland Pritchard (1830)
Eva Greene, piano
Honoring Our Candles of Joys and Concerns
Extinguishing the Chalice
We extinguish our flame, embracing what the dark can offer, while continuing to abundantly share our light with all those we encounter.
*Closing Circle: “Carry the flame of peace and love
until we meet again.” (sung two times)
*Please join in standing as you are able.
Benediction Rev. Telos
Coffee Hour and Conversation