June 7, 2026: Dr. King's Vision of the Beloved Community
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
It was Dr. King who popularized the idea of the Beloved Community. What did he mean by this vision and how is it still relevant today?
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Ringing of the World Bell
Greeting
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Congregational Prelude
#318 We Would Be One
Welcome & Announcements
Mary Beth O'Brien, Worship Associate
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Worship Associate
Rich Slabach
Time for All Ages
Dr. Stephanie Kimball, Director of Lifespan Religious Education
Musical Interlude
“Prelude No. 4” by Luise Adolpha Le Beau
Kim Carballo, piano
Sunday Plate Nominations
Sarah Kopper, Social Justice Funds Committee
Farm to Family Fund, presented by Marcia Veldman and Deborah Piston-Hatlen
Friend’s Place, presented by Mary Blizzard
Shawnee Seed Sanctuary, presented by Judy Berkshire
Gift of Music
“Prelude No. 6” by Luise Adolpha Le Beau
Kim Carballo, piano
Pastoral Prayer and Meditation
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Hymn
#298 Wake, Now, My Senses
Dedication of Offering
Worship Associate
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Offertory
“Melodie” by Luise Adolpha Le Beau
Kim Carballo, piano
Sermon
Dr. King's Vision of the Beloved Community
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Benediction
Congregational Benediction
“Benedictus” by Mary Goetze and Violet Cookie Lynch
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Upcoming Events and Classes!
Today
The Homelessness Task Force meets at 9:30 a.m. in the UU Library.
The Annual Congregational Meeting takes place on Sunday, June 7, at 12:15 p.m. in the Meeting Room. Members are requested to attend.
The Humanist Forum is postponed until next week due to the Congregational Meeting.
This Week
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, June 9, at 6 p.m. in the Library.
The Hunger Task Force meets at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10, at 10:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.
Pastoral Conversations meets on Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Library.
The UUCB Board Meeting is this Wednesday, June 10, at 7 p.m. in the Library. UUCB board meetings are open to the public.
The Grant Peeples Benefit Concert will be held on Friday, June 12, at 7 p.m. in the Meeting Room. Proceeds from the concert will go to the Homelessness Task Force’s various efforts to provide services and support to homeless folks in Bloomington.
The Indigenous Studies Group will be hosting a tour at the IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology on Saturday, June 13, at 12:45 p.m. Join them for the City on the River Exhibit Tour!
A Nonviolent Direct Action Training: Fundamentals for Defending Housing, Immigrant Communities, and Democracy, will be held on Saturday, June 13, from 1-5 p.m. at UUCB in Fellowship Hall. Join us for an interactive Nonviolent Direct Action training to build the skills and relationships we need to take direct action to disrupt harm and spark momentum for the work of building stronger, more resilient communities that put people over profits and neighbors over authoritarian schemes. Led by Marla Marcum, Co-Founder and Director of the Climate Disobedience Center. Dress comfortably and bring your curiosity, a water bottle, and a notebook.
Next Sunday
The Habitat Task Force meets at 11:30 a.m. in Room 112.
New to UU meets at 12 p.m. in the UUCB Library. If you are new to our congregation, a very warm welcome to you! You are invited to join in a brief introduction to Unitarian Universalism and this congregation.
The UU Humanist Forum meets at 12 p.m. in Room 208 with an option to join online. The topic is "History of Humanism in the UUA,” by Kevin.
The Young Adult Pizza and Hike will be held at 1 p.m. in the Library with a hike at Lake Griffy afterward!
