October 19, 2025: History as a Source of Resistance
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
The teaching of history is under attack because it is a source of power and resistance to authoritarianism. What is our role in protecting history and continuing to share it to inspire our own courage and action?
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Ringing of the World Bell
Greeting
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Congregational Prelude
#170 We Are a Gentle, Angry People
Welcome & Announcements
Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Jason Michálek, Worship Associate (9:30 a.m.)
Mary Beth O'Brien, Worship Associate (11:30 a.m.)
Amaranth Vargo
Time for All Ages
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Musical Interlude
Ray Fellman, piano
Pastoral Prayer and Meditation
Hymn
#318 We Would Be One
Dedication of Offering
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
from Howard Zinn
Gift of Music
“Good Trouble” by Thomas Keesecker, inspired by John Lewis
Marshall Lynn, solo; UUCB Choir
Susan Swaney, Director of Music
Sermon
History as a Source of Resistance
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Closing Hymn
#1015 I Know I Can
Benediction
Choral Benediction
“If We All Join Together” by Daniel Reed
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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
