January 25, 2026: Courage in Unexpected Places - ONLINE ONLY at 10:30 a.m.
Rev. Sarah Gettie McNeill
Deep wells of courage are all around us, all the time, if only we are able to attune our spirits to Source. It is easy to feel overwhelmed and overly responsible for our world and it is important to remember that we do not go this road alone. In this service, we will explore different understandings of Source and how we might draw on That Which is Greater Than Us for spiritual nourishment.
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Ringing of the World Bell
Welcome & Announcements
Erica Whichello, Worship Associate
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Erica Whichello, Worship Associate
Ada Weaver, Ella Sturdevant
Time For All Ages
Grandad’s Prayers of the Earth by Douglas Wood
Dr. Stephanie Kimball, Director of Lifespan Religious Education
Musical Interlude
Ray Fellman, piano
Pastoral Prayer and Meditation
Rev. Sarah Gettie McNeill
Dedication of Offering
Erica Whichello, Worship Associate
This fiscal year, 25% of our non-pledge Sunday offerings will be donated to Tandem to directly support The Postpartum Doula Equity Program and Free Perinatal Mental Health Groups for families in our community. See tandembloomington.org for more information.
You can contribute to the basket online at this link, or pay your pledge online.
Offertory
Ray Fellman, piano
Reading
excerpt from January 18, 2026 entry by Heather Cox Richardson
Gift of Music
“Silence My Soul” words by Rabindranath Tagore, music by Francisco F. Feliciano
Sermon
Courage in Unexpected Places
Rev. Sarah Gettie McNeill
Gift of Music
“May the Lord God Bless You Real Good” by James Cleveland, arr. Nell Walker
UUCB Choir and Ray Fellman, piano
Susan Swaney, Director of Music
Benediction
Rev. Sarah Gettie McNeill
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Childcare is available today from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Room 108.
Join us for Community Hour after service in Fellowship Hall.
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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
Eric Branigin, Religious Education Assistant
Beth Kaylor, Childcare Coordinator
