Ancestors’ Sunday
Revs. Leia Durland-Jones & Tim Temerson

October 26, 2025

Please join in our multigenerational observance of Ancestors’ Sunday. Special music will be offered by the choir. Those attending worship in person are encouraged to bring a photo or small remembrance of a loved one who has passed. These items will be placed on the communal altar we create together during worship (and then returned to you after the service.)
All are invited to send a photo of ancestors for inclusion in the slides shared during worship. Send images to office@uucharlottesville.org no later than Friday, October 24 for inclusion in the service.

Those joining via Zoom are welcome to stay after service until 12:30pm for Zoom “Coffee Hour”.

Prelude                                         John Mayhood

Welcome                           Rev. Tim Temerson

Ellie Syverud, Board Member

Call to Worship              “The Four Directions”

Song                              “You Are Welcome Here”                                          

Chalice Lighting

Exploring Together

Creating Our Altar for the Ancestors

Prayer of Blessing   

Congregational Response 

Centering and Sharing 

Offertory                                 

Chorale Anthem   “And When I Rise”

Homily

Calling of Names

Closing Hymn    “Servants of Love”   

Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing                                                        

Postlude                                            John Mayhood 

LINK TO ZOOM SERVICE