December 08, 2024: “The Meaning Behind Our Rituals”
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Erica Whichello, Worship Associate
It is helpful to take time to remember why we do the rituals we do, such as come to service, light our chalice, take time for silence, light candles of joys and sorrow. In this service we’ll explore some of our regular UU rituals and the meaning and histories behind them.
View the video archive of this service here:
Ringing of the World Bell
Welcome
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Congregational Prelude
#225 “O Come O Come Emmanuel”
Land Acknowledgement
Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator
Announcements
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Erica Whichello, Worship Associate
Anabel Watson
The History of the Chalice
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Time for All Ages
Age of Reason Ceremony
Dr. Stephanie Kimball, Director of Lifespan Religious Education
Interlude
Pastoral Prayer and Meditation
Meditative Hymn
#391 “Voice Still and Small”
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 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.
Homily Part 1
“The Meaning Behind Our Rituals”
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Gift of Music
“Give Good Gifts” Shaker traditional UUCB Choir
Susan Swaney, Minister of Music
Homily Part 2
“The Meaning Behind Our Rituals”
Closing Hymn
#21 “For the Beauty of the Earth”
Benediction
Choral Benediction
“There is a Love” words by Rev. Dr. Rebecca Parker, music by Elizabeth Norton
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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.
- Indigenous Studies Resources Working Group will be meeting at 11:30 a.m. in the Meeting Room.
- The Library is open until 12 p.m.
- The UU Freethinkers meet today at 11:40 a.m. in Room 208.
- New to UU meets today at 12 p.m. in the Library.
- Spirit in Practice meets at 12 p.m. in Room 103.
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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
