October 06, 2024: “Forgiveness and Belonging”
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Sarah Barnett, Worship Associate
It may seem counterintuitive, but deeper experiences of relationship and trust can happen after we have hurt one another and found our way to reconciliation and forgiveness. Recognizing the High Holy Days in Judaism, we’ll reflect on the work of forgiveness in creating belonging.
Graphic created by Tanya Webster.
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Ringing of the World Bell
Congregational Prelude
“Love Prepare Me to Be a Sanctuary” by Randy Scruggs
Welcome & Announcements
Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Sarah Barnett, Worship Associate Eileen Kopper
Time for All Ages
Adapted from “The Circles All Around Us” by Brad Montague
Dr. Stephanie Kimball
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.
Musical Interlude
Ray Fellman, piano
Social Justice Task Force Moment
Reproductive Justice Nan McKinley
Hymn
#323 Break Not the Circle
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
Gift of Music
“Al Shlosha d’Varim” by Allan E.Naplan
UUCB Choir
Susan Swaney, Director of Music
Sermon
“Forgiveness and Belonging”
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Closing Hymn
#1037 "We Begin Again in Love"
Extinguishing the Chalice Flame
Sarah Barnett
Benediction
Choral Benediction
“Sawabona” by Jason Shelton
“Sawabona” is a traditional Zulu greeting, roughly translated as “I see you.” The traditional response is “sikhona,” which means “I am here.”
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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.
- The Library is open until 12 p.m.
- The UU Humanist Forum meets today at 11:40 a.m. in Room 208. The topic is, " Charles Ives’ Best Feet Forward: Music, Memory, & Humor," presented by Rich Janda.
- The Indigenous Studies Working Group meets today at 12 p.m. in Room 103.
- New to UU meets today at 12 p.m. in the Library.
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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