April 26, 2026: All Ages Earth Day Service
Dr. Stephanie Kimball and the Green Sanctuary Task Force
Through story, song, and action we will celebrate the Earth and our own responsibilities to care for our planet home. Special music with the Family Choir.
To join this service over the internet, please see our live stream page.
Information about other happenings at UUCB each week is available here.
Ringing of the World Bell
Greeting
Zach Ammerman, Worship Associate
Congregational Prelude
For the Weaving of Our Lives new text by Amanda Udis-Kessler
Welcome & Announcements
Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator
Land Acknowledgement
Judy Berkshire
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Zach Ammerman
Kevin Rottet (9:30 a.m.)
Cindy Brandes (11:30 a.m.)
Story, Part 1
Bud Finds Her Gift by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Dr. Stephanie Kimball, Director of Lifespan Religious Education
Reading
“Our Mother’s Prayer” by R. Dennis Wiancko
Sawyer Fouch (9:30am)
Rylan Andrews (11:30am)
Pastoral Prayer and Meditation
Judy Berkshire
Hymn
#402 From You I Receive
Story, Part 2
Gift of Music
“A Place in the Choir” by Bill Staines, arr. Erica Phare-Bergh
UUCB Family Choir and Ray Fellman, piano
Nola Cusack, fiddle
Susan Swaney, Music Director
Reading
“One with Nature” by Rev. Margaret Flick
Zach Ammerman
Dedication of Offering
This fiscal year, 25% of our non-pledge Sunday offerings will be donated to Tandem to directly support The Postpartum Doula Equity Program and Free Perinatal Mental Health Groups for families in our community. See tandembloomington.org for more information.
You can contribute to the basket online at this link, or pay your pledge online.
Offertory
Ray Fellman, piano
Reflections
Zach Ammerman
Judy Berkshire
Call to Action
Zach Ammerman
Closing Hymn
#163 For the Earth Forever Turning
Benediction
Choral Benediction
#1064 Blue Boat Home
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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 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Room 108.
Join us for Community Hour after service in Fellowship Hall.
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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
Eric Branigin, Religious Education Assistant
Beth Kaylor, Childcare Coordinator
