November 9, 2025: Reflections on Veterans Day and Armistice Day
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
This service will reflect on the origins of Armistice Day and the shift to Veterans Day. How do we honor those who answer the call to serve one’s country even as we remain dedicated to peace and non-violence? Special music from Voces Novae with gratitude for all of the support from UUCB.
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Ringing of the World Bell
Greeting
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Congregational Prelude
#21 For the Beauty of the Earth
Welcome & Announcements
Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Matt Stonecipher, Worship Associate
Susan Swaney, Artistic Director of Voces Novae
Time for All Ages
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Musical Interlude
Kim Carballo, piano
Pastoral Prayer and Meditation
Hymn
#159 This Is My Song
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
Kim Carballo, piano
Reading
Gift of Music
“What Do You Think I Fought for at Omaha Beach?” by Melissa Dunphy
Voces Novae
Sermon
Reflections on Veteran’s Day and Armistice Day
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Closing Hymn
#166 Years Are Coming
Benediction
Choral Benediction
#162 Gonna Lay Down My Sword and Shield
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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
