April 13, 2025: Coming of Age Service
The youth of our 2024-25 Coming of Age Class
Be changed by the wisdom of our young people as the members of our Coming of Age class share their credos. A credo is an articulation of one's beliefs or values and commitments.
Graphic created by Abby Henkel Roman
View the video archive of this service here:
Ringing of the World Bell
Congregational Prelude
#1000 Morning Has Come
Welcome & Announcements
Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator
Land Acknowledgement
Opening Words
from Rev. Dr. Hope Johnson
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Hans Kelson (9:30am)
Doug Anderson and Hilary Cannon Anderson (11:30am)
Time for All Ages
Dr. Stephanie Kimball, Director of Lifespan Religious Education
Musical Interlude
Ray Fellman, piano
Pledge Drive Moment
Abby Henkel Roman and Jess Roman
Hymn
“Sanctuary” by Randy Scruggs
Credo
Liza Yeley, with mentor Stephanie Serriere
Credo
Ella Sturdevant, with mentor Pam MacLaughlin
Hymn
#1009 Meditation on Breathing
Pastoral Prayer and Meditation
words by Mobi World
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
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
Credo
Marina O’Brien-Zink, with mentor Christy True
Credo
Caden Baird, with mentor Steve Lessman
Credo
Nola Cusack, with mentor Carol McCord
Hymn
"Lead with Love" by Melanie DeMore
Credo
Eisley Motz, with mentor Sarah Flint
Credo
Zadie Schrader, with mentor Steve Krahnke
Closing Hymn
#1064 Blue Boat Home
Benediction
“Belonging” by Toko-pa Turner
Choral Benediction
"Love Blooms Here" by Abby Henkel Roman
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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 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Room 108.
- Join us for Community Hour after each service in Fellowship Hall.
- Spirit Play will explore the story of the Good Samaritan, focusing on the idea of generosity and helping others.
- Kids' Club will explore the idea of transformation through the story Harlem Grown, by Tony Hillery.
- The UU Freethinkers meet today at 1 p.m. in 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
