August 9, 2026: All Ages Ingathering Water Service
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Everyone is invited to bring water from a place that is meaningful in your life to share in this service. As we mingle our water together, we remember the gift of belonging in a community where we can share our lives, including our joys and our sorrow, our growth and our changes.
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Information about other happenings at UUCB each week is available here.
Ringing of the World Bell
Greeting
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Congregational Prelude
#361 Enter, Rejoice, and Come In
Welcome & Announcements
Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Sarah Barnett, Worship Associate
Georgia Emmert
Backpack Blessing
Dr. Stephanie Kimball, Director of Lifespan Religious Education
Social Justice Task Force Moment
Democracy Task Force
Emma Crossen
Pastoral Prayer and Meditation
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Hymn
#108 My Life Flows On in Endless Song
Dedication of Offering
This fiscal year, 25% of our non-pledge Sunday offerings will be donated to Farm to Family to support their SNAP matching program at the Bloomington Farm Stop Collective, which will expand access to local food by doubling SNAP benefits for eligible food items.
You can contribute to the basket online at this link, or pay your pledge online.
Offertory
Ray Fellman, piano
Reflection
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Gift of Music
“Stand in That River” by Moira Smiley
Connie Loftman, banjo
UUCB Choir
Susan Swaney, Director of Music
Water Communion
Reverend Susan Frederick-Gray
Closing Hymn
#1064 Blue Boat Home
Benediction
Upcoming Events and Classes!
To view our full calendar of upcoming events go to: uucb.churchcenter.com/calendar
Announcements
The UU Office is closed on Monday, August 10. Our office hours resume the following day, Tuesday - Friday, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
2 WEEKS LEFT TO DONATE!
Be Creative! Auction Runs Online Aug 21 – Aug 30
Have you ever wanted to play a musical instrument? Has your child expressed an interest? Services so far at this year’s auction include various lessons on different instruments for you to try, all while helping our beloved UUCB! Also included so far this year are musical entertainment for your events, food delivered when you want it (including wine & cheese), yard work, a sound bath session, a yoga class, a tie dye workshop, a parents night out and more! We have an amazing congregation - do you have a service to offer?
Donation Form: http://uubloomington.org/auction
Today
Join us for a church-wide picnic potluck on Sunday, August 9 after the service!
The UU Freethinkers meet at 12 p.m. in Room 208.
This Week
Grief-and-Loss Support Group meets on Monday, August 10, at 7 p.m. in the Library.
Tuusday Thing (a Young Adult Gathering) meets weekly on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in Room 210.
The Rainbow Rights Task Force meets on Tuesday, August 11, at 7 p.m. in the Library.
The Hunger Task Force meets on Wednesday, August 12, at 10:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.
Pastoral Conversations meets on Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Library.
UU Choir Rehearsal is held on Thursday, August 13, at 7 p.m. in the Meeting Room.
Parent Religious Exploration Orientation is held on Friday, August 14, at 5:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Register here: https://uucb.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3786214
Next Sunday
UU the Vote Action Hub - Opens next Sunday in Room 106! Stop by Room 106 every Sunday from August 16 until the November 3 election to write postcards to voters, check your voter registration, and sign up for other opportunities to meet candidates, contact voters, and work for a democracy that reflects our UU values.
The UU Humanist Forum meets at 12 p.m. in Fellowship Hall with an option to join online. They will be holding their Topic Selection Dinner, which is a potluck, and deciding which topics to discuss in the coming season at the Humanist Forum!
The UU Social Justice Fair will be held on Sunday, August 16, at 1 p.m. in the Meeting Room. Find out how you can get involved in or support any of UUCB's 10 social justice task forces and talk to their leaders at the Social Justice Fair! Anyone interested in learning more about task forces' activities, actions and projects can also pick up information and sign up for activities.
Volunteer Opportunities
A few spots are open on the 30-member UU & friends Women+ Build team! Our team is doing siding on Sat., Sept. 19, on two houses in Habitat's Osage Place. We only need 3 more people for our team! Register at: https://give.monroecountyhabitat.org/team/823192.
Monday Voter Outreach Nights! Mark your calendars to join others from UUCB every Monday night from 6-7:30 pm (August 17-November 2) for a nonpartisan voter contact night. Activities include phonebanking, textbanking, writing postcards, and door-knocking. We meet in Room 106, the UU the Vote Action Hub. For the latest plans ahead of each Monday night, join the Democracy email group and check Friday Updates.
