February 04, 2024: Being Who We Are
Reverend Connie Grant
Dr. Stephanie Kimball
What does it mean to be who you are, whoever you are? A multigenerational service.
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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
“Come, Come, Whoever You Are” words adapt. from Rumi; music by Lynn Ungar
Welcome & Announcements
Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Elijah O'Neill
“The Light of Life” by Jill McAllister
Clara Courtney, Olivia Sapp, Harriet Walz, Reid Walz, Chalice Leaders
Opening Words
“Hoping, Trusting for So Many Things” by Katie Kandarian-Morris
Reverend Connie Grant
Opening Hymn
# 1051 “We Are…”
Story
“Straight Line Wonder” by Mem Fox
Stephanie Kimball, Director of Lifespan Religious Education
Musical Moment
“Billie’s Song” by Valerie Capers
Ray Fellman, piano
Social Justice Moment
Rainbow Rights Task Force
Jason Michálek
Social Justice Task Forces:
Green Sanctuary, Just Peace
Habitat for Humanity, Racial Justice
Hunger and Homelessness, Rainbow Rights
Hope for Prisoners, Refugee and Immigration
International Outreach, Reproductive Justice
Story
“Red: A Crayon’s Story” by Michael Hall
Pastoral Prayer and Meditation
“Humanity’s Psalm” by Cynthia Frado
Offertory
"In Perfect Silence” by David Tolk
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 Gender Wheel” by Maya Gonzalez
Anabel Watson, tap dance
Reflection
"Being Who I Am"
Jason Michálek
Rhythmic Interlude
Anabel Watson, tap dance
Reflection
"Being Who I Am"
Erica Whichello
Gift of Music
“A Place in the Choir” by Bill Staines, arr. Erica Phare-Bergh
Family Choir
UUCB Choir
Anabel Watson, tap dance
Susan Swaney, Music Director
Homily
"Being Who We Are"
Rev. Connie Grant
Closing Hymn
#170 “We Are a Gentle, Angry People”
Extinguishing the Chalice Flame
“Let Us Kindle New Sparks” by Debra Burrell
Benediction
Choral Benediction
“Make It Right” by Malcom Dalglish