May 25, 2025 @ 10:30am: "All Ages Flower Communion Service"
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray and Dr. Stephanie Kimball
The Flower Communion Service is a unique UU tradition. Every person is invited to bring a flower to the service. Together we will make an arrangement of all the flowers symbolizing the beauty that is found in the diversity of life and human community.
View the video archive of this service here:
Ringing of the World Bell
Please bring flowers to the tables up front.
Greeting
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Congregational Prelude
#1010 We Give Thanks
Welcome & Announcements
Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Erica Whichello, Worship Associate
Story of Norbert Čapek and the Flower Communion
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray and Dr. Stephanie Kimball
Gift of Music
“Gnothi Safton (Know Thyself)” by Jim Papoulis
Jill Courtney, Angela Gabriel, Alyssa Guntren, boomwhackers
UUCB Choir
Susan Swaney, Director of Music
Pastoral Prayer and Meditation
Hymn
#170 We Are a Gentle, Angry People
Verses 1, 4, and 6
Dedication of Offering
You are invited to participate in this morning’s offering by contributing as the basket passes or through the QR code - 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.
Offertory
Ray Fellman, piano
Flower Communion
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Closing Hymn
#78 Color and Fragrance
Benediction
Choral Benediction
#305 De Colores
Verses 1, 3, and 1
Welcome Guests!
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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 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. in Room 108.
- Join us for Community Hour after service in Fellowship Hall.
- The UU Freethinkers meet today at 12 p.m. Room 208.
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
