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This Sunday's Service
May 19, 2024: “How is a Congregation Like a Bouquet of Flowers?”
“How is a Congregation Like a Bouquet of Flowers?”
Rev. Connie Grant
Dr. Stephanie Kimball
Worship Associates
Chalice Leaders
Please bring a flower or a few, and take a different flower home. We’ll honor the unique beauty that each person brings with the traditional Unitarian flower celebration.
Order of Service
Our order of service is available both here on our website and in print.Ringing of the World Bell
Congregational Prelude
“Joy” by Jenna Torres, arr. Pam Blevins Hinkle
Welcome & Announcements
Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting the Chalice Flame
“Children of the Earth and Sky” by Alice Berry
Chalice Leaders
Clara Courtney, Harriet Walz, Olivia Sapp, Reid Walz
Opening Words
“Travelers on the Earth” by Liz Strong
Rev. Connie Grant
Dr. Stephanie Kimball
Opening Hymn
#63 “Spring Has Now Unwrapped the Flowers”
Reading
“A Bouquet of People” by Thomas Rhodes
Clara Courtney, Harriet Walz
Musical Interlude
Ray Fellman, piano
Reading
“Take a Deep Breath: Little Lessons from Flowers for a Happier World” by Allison Stoutland
Olivia Sapp, Reid Walz
Musical Interlude
#1009 “Meditation on Breathing”
Pastoral Prayer and Meditation
Norbert Čapek's prayer
Offertory
Ray Fellman, piano
During the Offertory, you are invited to silently light a candle to represent a joy or sorrow in your life.
You are invited to participate in this morning’s offering by contributing as the basket passes or online at uucb.churchcenter.com/giving. You may make a non-pledge gift or a contribution towards your annual pledge, or both, at that site. This fiscal year, 25% of our non-pledge Sunday offerings will be given to All-Options Pregnancy Resource Center, which provides cloth and disposable diapers/wipes, pregnancy tests, feeding supplies, and other essentials to families in need. See alloptionsprc.org for more information.
Readers' Theater
“The three little wolves and the big bad pig” by Eugene Trivizas (adapted)
Chalice Leaders & Worship Associates
Gift of Music
“We Came Here to Remember” by Maggie Wheeler, arr. Pam Blevins Hinkle
Blessing of the Flowers
Flower Celebration
“Blessing to the World” by Karen Drucker, arr. Pam Blevins Hinkle
Closing Hymn
#163 “For the Earth Forever Turning”
Extinguishing the Chalice Flame
Just as the sun bathes us in its light and its warmth, so may the spirit of this chalice bless us with truth, life, and love.
by Derek McCullough
Benediction
Choral Benediction
“We Will Sing” by Sister Stella Sabina, arr. Pam Blevins Hinkle