December 24, 2025 - 7pm: Lessons and Carols
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray, the UUCB Choir, and more
Spend your Christmas Eve with music, community and candlelight at UUCB. This service features the choir and both traditional and contemporary readings and reflections on Christmas.
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
Festive Bells
Loftman-Cusack Family
Land Acknowledgement
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Carol
“O Come, All Ye Faithful”
Welcome and Lighting the Chalice Flame
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Carol
"The First Noel"
Ancient Reading
The Story of the Nativity
Luke 2:1-20
Libby DeVoe
Carol
“In the Bleak Midwinter”
Meditation and Silence
“Amazing Peace: A Christmas Poem” by Maya Angelou
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Gift of Music
“Peace on Earth” by Errollyn Wallen
UUCB Choir
Susan Swaney, Director of Music
Contemporary Reading
“The Ox and The Star” by Lynn Ungar
Abby Gitlitz
Carol
“It Came Upon a Midnight Clear"
Homily
Sanctuary in the Christmas Story
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Carol
“Angels We Have Heard On High”
Dedication of Offering
This evening’s offering will be given to Pathways, whose mission is to provide high-quality, affordable early learning and promote economic mobility for families
You can contribute to the basket online at this link, or pay your pledge online.
Offertory
“Give Good Gifts” Shaker traditional
UUCB Choir
Susan Swaney, Director of Music
Candle Lighting
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Carol
"Silent Night"
Benediction
Exit Music
Welcome Guests!
Welcome to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington!
We are so glad you are here.
To learn more, visit uubloomington.org
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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 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Room 108.
Join us for Community Hour after service in Fellowship Hall.
For more information on upcoming events visit our website: uubloomington.org
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
Eric Branigin, Religious Education Assistant
