February 11, 2024: Religions, Ethics, and Health
David Craig, Pulpit Guest
Mary Craig, Worship Associate
How do congregations cultivate wellness and advocate for healthy communities?
Healthcare ethicist David Craig, professor of Religious Studies at IUPUI, will share his community-engaged research exploring “cultures of wellness” in a broad range of Indianapolis-area religious communities (Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Muslim, Catholic).
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
“We gather this morning as one community” by Adam Slate
Stephanie Kimball, Director of Lifespan Religious Education
Opening Words
from “Health is Membership” by Wendell Berry
Dr. David Craig
Opening Hymn
#86 “Blessed Spirit of My Life”
Story
“Miss Tizzy” by Libba Moore Gray
Childcare is available from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Room 108.
Religious Education for Children:
Ages 4-6 meet for Spirit Play in Room 105
Ages 7-12 meet for Kids' Club in Room 208
Children may be picked up at these rooms at 11:30 a.m.
Musical Moment
Ray Fellman, piano
Meditation
"Disease's Gifts" by Joy Ladin
Mary Craig, Worship Associate
Offertory
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 Healthcare as a Social Good
Dr. David Craig
Gift of Music
“Gabriel’s Oboe” by Ennio Morricone
with Rachel Yang Burkholder, oboe
Helen Ford cello
UUCB Choir
Susan Swaney, Music Director
Remarks
“Religions, Ethics, and Health”
Dr. David Craig, Pulpit Guest
Closing Hymn
#360 “Here We Have Gathered”
Extinguishing the Chalice Flame
“Abundant Grace” by Melissa Jeter
Benediction
Choral Benediction
“Make It Right” by Malcom Dalglish
The chorus melody is adapted from the singing of Miss Laura Rivers' "That’s All Right" from a Smithsonian Folkways recording from the African American Gullah culture of John’s Island near Charleston, South Carolina.