Join us for a very special service as we offer our love and gratitude to Rev. Susan Karlson for her service as our Sabbatical Minister of Faith Development and welcome back Rev. Leia Durland-Jones from her six-month sabbatical. The service will include storytelling, a whole lot of appreciation, and reflection on the connection between endings and beginnings.

Endings & Beginnings
Rev. Tim Temerson and Angela Orebaugh
UU Congregation of Charlottesville
August 25, 2024

Prelude ​​​​ Offered by Scott DeVeaux

Welcome & Announcements Angela Orebaugh Worship Weaver & Sylvie Semmelhack, Board of Trustees

Call To Worship

Chalice Lighting

Hymn #1000 “Morning Has Come”

Time For All Ages  “Between Two Chairs” by Alida DeCoster adapted by Rev. Susan

Thanking Rev. Susan and Welcoming Back Rev. Leia Bev Ryan and Beth Jaeger-Landis

Hymn #414 As We Leave This Friendly Place

Centering and Sharing

Ritual of Joys and Sorrows Ellen Longmore, Pastoral Care Team

Musical Meditation Offered by Scott DeVeaux

Offering

Offertory Offered by Scott DeVeaux

Homily Rev. Tim

Closing Hymn #131 Love Will Guide Us

Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing​​

Postlude offered by Scott DeVeaux