April 6, 2025: "Generosity of Spirit"
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Generosity is not just about charity. It is not just about giving money. Generosity is a quality of spirit that allows us to give and share ourselves more fully with others. How can we cultivate generosity and gratitude in how we live our lives?
Graphic created by Abby Henkel Roman
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Ringing of the World Bell
Congregational Prelude
#1000 Morning Has Come
Welcome & Announcements
Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Dinorah Sapp, Worship Associate (9:30am)
Bonnie Boulding
Erica Whichello , Worship Associate (11:30am)
Celeste McGregor
Time for All Ages
“Stone Soup” a European folk story
Dr. Stephanie Kimball, Director of Lifespan Religious Education
Musical Interlude
Ray Fellman, piano
Social Justice Task Force Moment
Green Sanctuary Task Force
Molly O’Donnell and Marcia Veldman
Pledge Drive Moment
Pat Slabach
Hymn
#1010 We Give Thanks
Pastoral Prayer and Meditation
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Dedication of Offering
Offertory
Ray Fellman, piano
Reading
from Parker J. Palmer
Gift of Music
“We Are One” by Brian Tate
UUCB Choir
Susan Swaney, Director of Music
Sermon
“Generosity of Spirit”
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Closing Hymn
“We Lift Our Hearts in Thanks” text by Percival Chubb
Benediction
Choral Benediction
“Love Blooms Here” by Abby Henkel Roman
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- New to UU will be held today at 10:30 a.m. in the Library.
- The UU Humanist Forum will have their Topic Selection Dinner today at 1 p.m. in the Library.
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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
