July 19, 2026: All Ages Service - Singing the Beloved Community Into Being
Angela Gabriel and friends
Singing together is our birthright and a joy-filed, joy-fueled way to cultivate the necessary qualities of the Beloved Community.
Angela still identifies as a performer, teacher, facilitator, and lifelong learner, even though disabilities have forced her to retire. Living with multiple invisible illnesses, some of them breathing-related, she has learned firsthand the life-saving power of song and breath. This has only amplified her mission in life, which is to spread joy through creative experiences and to encourage folks of any age and background to replace judgement with curiosity and open themselves to their unique voice. In fact, it has made it even more precious when she does have opportunities to engage with others.
To join this service over the internet, please see our live stream page.
Information about other happenings at UUCB each week is available here.
Ringing of the World Bell
Greeting
Dinorah Sapp, Worship Associate
Congregational Prelude
“I’m Here To Sing” by Angela Gabriel
Welcome & Announcements
Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Worship Associate
Carol Arnold
Time for All Ages
“Dog-Dog (Your Dog)” by James Bevel & Bernard LaFayette
Reading
Excerpt from “Letter To A Young Activist During Troubled Times” by Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Ph.D
Dinorah Sapp, Worship Associate
Pastoral Prayer and Meditation
“We Were Made For These Times” by Angela Gabriel
Dedication of Offering
This fiscal year, 25% of our non-pledge Sunday offerings will be donated to Farm to Family to support their SNAP matching program at the Bloomington Farm Stop Collective, which will expand access to local food by doubling SNAP benefits for eligible food items.
You can contribute to the basket online at this link, or pay your pledge online.
Offertory
Ray Fellman, piano
Singing the Beloved Community Into Being
“Beautiful Heart” by Angela Gabriel
“Imagine” by John Lennon & Yoko Ono
Benediction
Dinorah Sapp, Worship Associate
Choral Benediction
“We Were Made For These Times” by Angela Gabriel
Today
Today is an All Ages Service! There is no Religious Education. Childcare is available from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Room 108.
The UU Humanist Forum meets at 12 p.m. in Room 208 with an option to join online. The topic is “Juggling as Spiritual Practice,” by Miles.
The Homelessness Task Force will be holding a Car Wash on Sunday, July 19, from 12 - 3 p.m. in the Portico Entrance! Do you care about affordable housing and preventing homelessness in our community? We need your help! The Homelessness Task Force is hosting a carwash fundraiser on July 19th after service in the courtyard and portico. Come get your car washed, and send your friends over for the best deal in town- ONLY $10!
This Week
The Social Justice Circle meets on Monday, July 20, at 7 p.m. in the Library.
Tuusday Thing (a Young Adult Gathering) meets weekly on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in Room 210.
The UU Men’s Group meets on Tuesday, July 21, at 7 p.m. in the Library.
Pastoral Conversations meets on Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. in the Library.
Next Sunday
The UU Freethinkers meet at 12 p.m. in Room 208.
