March 31, 2024: “Resurrection for Unitarian Universalists”
Reverend Connie Grant
Avram Primack, Worship Associate
On this Easter Sunday, can we as Unitarian Universalists find meaning in the tale of resurrection?
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Order of Service
Our order of service is available both here on our website and in print.Ringing of the World Bell
Congregational Prelude
“Woyaya” Words and music by Loughty Amoa, Solomon Amarfio, Robert M. Bailey, Roy Bedeau, Francis T. Osei, Whendell K. Richardson, and Mac Tontoh, transcribed by Ysaye Barnwell, arr. Jeannie Gagne
Welcome & Announcements
Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Griffin Smith
“For Holy Days on Which We Recall the Old Stories” by Dillman Baker Sorrels
Dr. Stephanie Kimball
Opening Words
“In the Wonder of Morning” by Charles Flagg Reverend Connie Grant
Opening Hymn
#38 “Morning Has Broken”
Story
“Love One Another” by Lauren Thompson
Childcare is available from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Room 108.
Religious Education for Children:
Ages 4-6 meet for Spirit Play in Room 105
Ages 7-12 meet for Kids' Club in Room 208
Children may be picked up at these rooms at 11:30 a.m.
Musical Interlude
Kim Carballo, piano
Covenanting with New Members
Congregation: We welcome you into membership in the Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington, knowing that we are changed by your presence among us.
New Members: We gladly join with you in a spirit of goodwill and collaboration, knowing that we too are changed.
All: We covenant together as members of this congregation, bringing our gifts and needs to this community. Together, we support the Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington through our contributions and our participation. We pledge to do our part to create and sustain this community of encouragement and strength for each other and for the common good of the world.
Pastoral Prayer and Meditation
“What Gives Us Life” by Vanessa Rush Southern and Alyson Jacks
Offertory
Kim Carballo, 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.
Reading
from “The Renewal of Life: An Easter Meditation”
by John Dietrich, founder of congregational humanism
Read by Avram Primack, Worship Associate
Gift of Music
“Awake the Harp” from The Creation by Franz Josef Haydn
UUCB Choir
Susan Swaney, Music Director
Homily
"Resurrection for Unitarian Universalists”
Reverend Connie Grant
Closing Hymn
#61 “Lo, the Earth Awakes Again”
Extinguishing the Chalice Flame
“A mere wisp of matter in process” by Rolfe Gerhardt
Benediction
Choral Benediction
“I Am the Change” by Phyllis Wyckliff