August 3, 2025: Singing What is Possible
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray with guest musicians Pam Blevins Hinkle and Angela Gabriel.
Let's experience the power of singing to open up possibility and strength in the human spirit and in our community.
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Order of Service
Our order of service is available both here on our website and in print.Ringing of the World Bell
Greeting
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Congregational Prelude
“We Are Here” by Jen Turner
led by Pam Blevins Hinkle
Welcome & Announcements
Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Jason Michálek, Worship Associate
Sarah Barnett
Time for All Ages
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Musical Interlude
Pam Blevins Hinkle and Angela Gabriel
Social Justice Moment
David Keppel
Just Peace Task Force
Pastoral Prayer and Meditation
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Dedication of Offering
You are invited to participate in this morning’s offering by contributing as the basket passes or through the QR code - with the drop down option titled “Sunday Plate.” You may make a non-pledge gift or a contribution towards your annual pledge, or both, at that site. 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. Tandem uniquely serves individuals and families in an intentionally inclusive and accessible way, with no religious affiliation, and with an emphasis on trauma-informed care. Tandem’s Postpartum Doula Equity Program provides doula services to all regardless of ability to pay and their Perinatal Mental Health groups are kept free to ensure the lowest barrier possible to get help. See tandembloomington.org for more information.
If you pay your pledge through the Sunday offering, please write “pledge” on your check, on an envelope with your contribution, or by donating at uucb.churchcenter.com/giving.
Offertory
improvisation on “Rainbow Connection”
by Paul Williams and Kenneth Ascher
Angela Gabriel, piano
Gift of Music
“Carry This” by Ahlay Blakely
Pam Blevins Hinkle
UUCB Choir
Singing What is Possible
Angela Gabriel and Pam Blevins Hinkle
“Woyaya” by Loughty Amoa, Solomon Amarfio, Robert M. Bailey, Roy Bedeau, Francis T. Osei, Whendell K. Richardson, Mac Tontoh, Ysaye M. Barnewell, arr. by Angela Gabriel
“Neuroplasticity Song” by Ahlay Blakely
“We Were Made for These Times” by Angela Gabriel
Benediction
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Congregational Benediction
“Be Open” by Debbie Nargi-Brown
