May 17, 2026: Life Saving Joy
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
We sometimes think of joy as frivolous or unimportant, but joy is essential for our well-being. How do we weave more joy into our lives?
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Ringing of the World Bell
Greeting
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Congregational Prelude
“Joy is Resistance” by Angela Gabriel
Welcome & Announcements
Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Erica Whichello, Worship Associate (9:30 a.m.)
MJ Wallaker, Worship Associate (11:30 a.m.)
Time for All Ages
“Flouncy Hat” by Malcolm Dalglish
Musical Interlude
Ray Fellman, piano
Pastoral Prayer and Meditation
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Hymn
#100 I’ve Got Peace Like a River
Verses 1, 5, 2, & 3
Dedication of Offering
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
“Don’t Hesitate” by Mary Oliver
Hymn
#327 Joy, Thou Goddess
German verse - choir
Verses 1 & 2 - congregation
Sermon
Life Saving Joy
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Benediction
Choral Benediction
“This Joy” by Resistance Revival Choir led by Angela Gabriel and friends
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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
