September 15, 2024: “Cultivating a Beginner’s Mind”
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Sarah Montgomery, Worship Associate
and special music with Carrie Newcomer
A beginner’s mind is a concept from Zen Buddhism that describes the value of keeping an open mind, free of preconceptions, even when you are advanced in your field or have a lot of experience. There is value in remaining open as we learn from each other. It might even surprise us.
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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
Sarah Montgomery, Worship Associate
Martha Dogan
Opening Song
“Room at the Table” by Carrie Newcomer
with Gary Walters, piano
Time for All Ages
Dedication of Teachers and RE children and youth
Dr. Stephanie Kimball, Director of Lifespan Religious Education
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
Hymn
#338 “I Seek The Spirit of a Child”
Minister's Introduction
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray, Lead Minister
Musical Interlude
“Handing Over Time” by Carrie Newcomer
with Gary Walters, 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.
Chalice Circle Facilitator's Promise to the Congregation
I will remember that a congregation places special trust in its shared ministry leadership and that the members of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington trust me to facilitate a Chalice Circle. I will honor and respect that trust.
Alan Backler, Amy Wolf, Celeste McGregor, Debbie Fish, Emily Phelps, Jason Michálek, Mary Ann Williams, and Sandy Churchill
Gift of Music
“A Great Wild Mercy” by Carrie Newcomer
with Gary Walters, piano
Sermon
“Cultivating a Beginner’s Mind”
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Musical Interlude
Ray Fellman, piano
Extinguishing the Chalice Flame
Sarah Montgomery
Benediction
Choral Benediction
“Lean in Toward the Light” by Carrie Newcomer
with Gary Walters, piano
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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 Postcarding will be happening at 11:15 a.m. in Room 106.
- This will be the last chance to pick up post cards!
- The Library is open until 12 p.m.
- The UU Freethinkers meet today at 11:40 a.m. in Room 208.
- The Young Adult Pizza Gathering is today at 12 p.m. in the Library.
- All those between the ages of 18-35 are welcomed to join in community—newcomers welcome! There will be a group hike at Lake Griffy following the Pizza Gathering.
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