September 7, 2025: All Ages Ingathering Service: Water Communion
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Everyone is invited to bring water from a place that is meaningful to them in their life to share in this service. We remember that these gifts of water are reflective of who we are, of our connection and dependence on water for life. In the service as we pour our waters together, we remember how the sharing of our lives in community creates depth and meaning.
Church Picnic in Fellowship Hall and the playground following the service. All are welcome!
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Ringing of the World Bell
Greeting
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Congregational Prelude
#188 Come, Come Whoever You Are
Welcome & Announcements
Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Olaya Fernández Gayol, Worship Associate
Stella Jorgensen
Pastoral Prayer and Meditation
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Hymn
#100 Peace Like a River
Dedication of Offering
Olaya Fernández Gayol, Worship Associate
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
“Watermark” by Enya
Ray Fellman, piano
Teacher Dedication
Dr. Stephanie Kimball, Director of Lifespan Religious Education
Social Justice Moment
Rainbow Rights Task Force
Jason Michálek
Gift of Music
“Water Medley” in Memory of Dan Willard arr. Shawn Kirchner (Down to the River/The Water Is Wide/Naval Hymn mash-up)
Nola Cusack, violin, Ed Greenebaum, string bass
UUCB Choir
Susan Swaney, Director of Music
Water Communion
Reverend Susan Frederick-Gray
Blessings of Community
Closing Hymn
#1064 Blue Boat Home
Benediction
Recessional
“Gift of the Sea” by Wayne Gratz
Ray Fellman, piano
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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
