May 4, 2025: "The World Turned Upside Down"
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
If it is true that once we think we are wise, we are fools, then, the search for wisdom becomes essential. And one way to keep searching is to intentionally look at our world, our circumstance, our lives, from new perspectives. In this tumultuous time, how do we keep seeking wisdom? And what is its role when we find ourselves in defensive mode?
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Ringing of the World Bell
Congregational Prelude
#1010 We Give Thanks
Welcome & Announcements
Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Jason Michálek, Worship Associate (9:30am)
Sarah Barnett, Worship Associate (11:30am)
Time for All Ages
Zoom by Istvan Banyai
Stephanie Kimball, Director of Lifespan Religious Education
Musical Interlude
Ray Fellman, piano
Social Justice Task Force Moment
Habitat Task Force
Barb Berggoetz
Hymn
#317 We Are Not Our Own
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 Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County to fund the installation of solar panels and energy monitoring systems and mandated radon testing in Habitat homes. The non-profit organization and its volunteers work to make more affordable, energy-efficient, and safe housing available locally. See monroecountyhabitat.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
Ray Fellman, piano
Reading
from Orbital by Samantha Harvey
Gift of Music
“Deep Peace” by Bill Douglas
UUCB Choir
Susan Swaney, Director of Music
Sermon
“The World Turned Upside Down”
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Closing Hymn
#1074 Turn the World Around
Benediction
Choral Benediction
#398 To See the World
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Hearing assistive devices are available at the AV Tech booth in the rear of the Meeting Room for use during Sunday worship services.
- Childcare is available today from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Room 108.
- Join us for Community Hour after each service in Fellowship Hall.
- This week’s Spirit Play story is The Wise Woman and Her Secret.
- Kids' Club will explore the idea of learning from each other as we grow and change, through the book When Charley Met Emma by Amy Webb.
- The UU Humanist Forum meets today at 1 p.m. Room 208.
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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
