May 10, 2026: Mother’s Day Reflections
Sarah Barnett, Dinorah Sapp, Susan Carson
This Sunday, we learn from the wisdom of mothers in our congregation as they reflect on the joys and lessons of motherhood.
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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
Dinorah Sapp, Worship Associate
Beth Ann Fehrer and Ian MacDonald (9:30 a.m.)
Sarah Barnett, Worship Associate
Michael Rhodes (11:30 a.m.)
Time for All Ages
Big Mama Makes the World by Phyllis Root
Dr. Stephanie Kimball, Director of Lifespan Religious Education
Musical Interlude
Ray Fellman, piano
Reflection
Sarah Barnett
Hymn
#1051 We Are...
Pastoral Prayer and Meditation
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
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
Reflection
Dinorah Sapp
Gift of Music
“Bright Morning Stars Are Rising” arr. Connie Loftman and Bob Lucas
UUCB Choir
Susan Swaney, Director of Music
Reflection
Susan Carson
Closing Hymn
#1026 If Every Woman in the World
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
