September 22, 2024: “Beginnings Inspire Imagination”
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Jason Michálek, Worship Associate
One of the gifts of starting something new, is that it inspires possibility and imagination of what could be. Let us lean into this practice of imagining together.
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Ringing of the World Bell
Congregational Prelude
“Enter, Rejoice and Come In” by Louise Ruspini, arr. Betty A. Wylder
Welcome & Announcements
Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Jason Michálek, Worship Associate Ann Kamman
Opening Words
Opening Hymn
#159 “This Is My Song”
Time for All Ages
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Childcare is available from 9:30 to 12 p.m. in Room 108.
Religious Education for Children:
Ages 4-6 meet for Spirit Play in Room 105
Kids’ Club (ages 7- 12) in Room 208
Children may be picked up at these rooms at 11:30 a.m.
Musical Interlude
Ray Fellman, piano
Pastoral Prayer and Meditation
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 donated to Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County to fund the installation of solar panels and energy monitoring systems and mandated radon testing in Habitat homes. The non-profit organization and its volunteers work to make more affordable, energy-efficient, and safe housing available locally. See monroecountyhabitat.org for more information.
Reading
“For a New Beginning” by John O'Donohue
Gift of Music
“River of Imagination” by Vicky Tucker Courtney UUCB Choir
Susan Swaney, Director of Music
Sermon
“Beginnings Inspire Imagination”
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Closing Hymn
#145 “As Tranquil Streams”
Extinguishing the Chalice Flame
Jason Michálek
Benediction
Choral Benediction
“Let Us Go Out” by Pam Blevins Hinkle
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Hearing assistive devices are available at the AV Tech booth in the rear of the Meeting Room for use during Sunday worship services.
Childcare is available from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Room 108.
- Join us for Community Hour at 11:15 a.m in Fellowship Hall.
- UU The Vote will be holding a Postcard Stamping Event during Community Hour in Fellowship Hall.
- The Library is open until 12 p.m.
- The UU Humanist Forum meets today at 12:15 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.
- They will be holding their Topic Selection Potluck Dinner to determine which topics will be discussed during fall.
- Exploring UUCB meets today at 2 p.m. in the Library.
View our full calendar of upcoming events: uucb.churchcenter.com/calendar
To make a donation online, visit: uucb.churchcenter.com/giving
UU Church Staff:
Reverend Susan Frederick-Gray, Lead Minister
Dr. Stephanie Kimball, Director of Lifespan Religious Education
Dr. Susan Swaney, Music Director
Amanda Waye, Director of Administration
Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator
Hans Kelson, Technology Coordinator
Jo Bowman, Communications Coordinator
Dylan Marks, Sexton