March 30, 2025 10:30am: “For Such a Time as This: Courage, Compassion, Commitment”
Rev. Beth Johnson and Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
We are in an unprecedented time in US and world history. Join us as we explore our call during this time.
We are thrilled to welcome the Rev. Johnson as guest speaker. Beth is the minister of the Unitarian Church of Hinsdale, IL. Her ministry is grounded in sacred activism linking spirituality and radical social change. Throughout her ministry she has worked on intersectional justice issues including immigration, racial and worker justice, LGBTQA2S+, and environmental justice. She has also been a leading UU minister with the Poor People's Campaign.
Rev. Beth received BA in Psychology from Antioch University, and Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from Claremont School of Theology.
View the video archive of this service here:
Ringing of the World Bell
Congregational Prelude
“Let the Way” by Abigail McBride, arr. Pam Blevins Hinkle & Aletha Hinkle
Welcome & Announcements
Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Licia Weber
Time for All Ages
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Musical Interlude
Ray Fellman, piano
Pledge Drive Moment
Charlie Pickle
Pastoral Prayer and Meditation
Hymn
#108 My Life Flows on In Endless Song
Dedication of Offering
During the Offertory, you are invited to silently light a candle to represent a joy or sorrow in your life.
You are invited to participate in this morning’s offering by through this link uucb.churchcenter.com/giving - 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
Reading
“In a Dangerous Time” by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
Gift of Music
“Rise Up” by Cassandra Batie and Jennifer Decilvio arr. Mac Huff
Isa Rodriguez, solo
UUCB Choir
Susan Swaney, Director of Music
Sermon
“For Such a Time as This: Courage, Compassion, Commitment”
Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson
Closing Hymn
#1028 Fire of Commitment
Benediction
Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson
Choral Benediction
“Let Us Go Out” by Pam Blevins Hinkle
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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 a.m. in Room 108.
- This week's Spirit Play story is The Coconut Monk, based on Thich Nhat Hanh's experience of overcoming differences to make peace.
- In Kids' Club, we'll watch the Pixar Short Mater and the Ghostlight, and explore the difference between funny and harmful pranks.
- Join us for Community Hour after each service in Fellowship Hall.
- The UU Freethinkers meet today at 12 p.m. in Room 208.
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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
