March 16, 2025: “Committed to Our Youth”
Dr. Stephanie Kimball, UUCB Youth Advisors
Some of the most life-changing work that any congregation does is through the investment it makes in children and youth. And this investment is especially needed now, when so many of our young people are growing up in this age of tremendous climate and political disruption. How can UUCB be a sanctuary of both care and strength for our youth?
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Ringing of the World Bell
Congregational Prelude
“Let the Way” by Abigail McBride, arr. Pam Blevins Hinkle & Aletha Hinkle
Welcome & Announcements
Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Pam MacLaughlin (9:30am)
Ella Sturdevant
Mary Craig (11:30am)
Barbara Child
Time for All Ages
Dr. Stephanie Kimball, Director of Lifespan Religious Education
Musical Interlude
"I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover"
Ray Fellman, piano
Synergy Video
Abhimanyu Janamanchi, 2011
Hymn
#1051 "We Are..."
Pastoral Prayer and Meditation
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Dedication of Offering
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 through this link uucb.churchcenter.com/giving - with the drop down option titled “Sunday Plate.” 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.
If you pay your pledge through the Sunday offering, please write “pledge” on your check, on an envelope with your contribution, or by donating at uucb.churchcenter.com/giving.
Offertory
"Watermark" by Enya
Ray Fellman, piano
Reading and Reflection
Mary Craig
Gift of Music
“Who Have You Helped?” by Richard Smallwood
UUCB Choir
Susan Swaney, Director of Music
Reflection
Dr. Stephanie Kimball, Director of Lifespan Religious Education
Closing Hymn
#1017 "Building a New Way"
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 today from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Room 108.
- This week’s Spirit Play story is "The Little Stream Called to the Sea," which explores the power of letting go and transformation.
- Kids' Club will explore ideas about equity with the Pixar Short, Boundin’.
- Join us for Community Hour after each service in Fellowship Hall.
- The UU Freethinkers meet today at 1 p.m. in Room 208.
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
