November 16, 2025: The Gist of Gratitude
The Gist of Gratitude
Rev. Nic Cable
This time of year seems to always be filled with reflections on gratitude. Year after year, we are invited to live with gratitude, to practice gratitude, and to see gratitude as a gift. Who could say no to gratitude? Rev. Nic Cable will offer what he calls the gist of gratitude in hopes that as Unitarian Universalists we can Give Generously, Serve Selfishly, and Thrive Together.
Rev. Nic Cable is the minister of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbus, Indiana. While Nic is leading worship at UUCB, Rev. Susan will be at UUCCI leading worship as part of a collegial pulpit swap.
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Ringing of the World Bell
Greeting
Worship Associate
Congregational Prelude
#21 For the Beauty of the Earth
Welcome & Announcements
Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Erica Whichello, Worship Associate (9:30 a.m.)
Arvo Johnson
Jason Michálek, Worship Associate (11:30 a.m.)
Anthony Phelps
Time for All Ages
based on “The Gift” by Margaret Silf
a retelling of “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry
Musical Interlude
Ray Fellman, piano
Pastoral Prayer and Meditation
Rev. Nic Cable
Hymn
#6 Just As Long As I Have Breath
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
Ray Fellman, piano
Reading
“I Vow to Not Burn Out” by Mushim Patricia Ikeda
from the book Leading With Love: Inspiration for Spiritual Activists
Edited by Hisae Matsuda
Gift of Music
“Crowded Table” by Natalie Hemby, Lori McKenna
and Brandi Carlile, arr. Ramsey
Nola Cusack, violin
UUCB Choir and Ray Fellman, piano
Susan Swaney, Director of Music
Sermon
The Gist of Gratitude
Rev. Nic Cable
Closing Hymn
#318 We Would Be One
Benediction
Rev. Nic Cable
Choral Benediction
#1010 We Give Thanks
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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
