August 30, 2026: There Are Groups, and Then There Are Groups…
Rev. Barbara Child
You just never know about groups. What was planned as a six-week series on “Writing as a Spiritual Practice,” complete with registration and commitment to attend in person at church, was converted by covid into a drop-in group on zoom that continued for 82 sessions. There are lots of different kinds of groups at UUCB, and then there are Chalice Circles….
Rev. Barbara Child is a retired Accredited Interim Minister who earlier served as Chair of the UU Interim Ministry Guild. She is the editor of The Spirit That Moves: Readings and Rituals for Times of Change and Transition. With Rev. Keith Kron, she edited In the Interim: Strategies for Interim Ministers and Congregations. Her memoir is titled Memories of a Vietnam Veteran: What I Have Remembered and What He Could Not Forget. In past years Rev. Barbara has served UUCB as Sabbatical Minister during three sabbatical periods. She currently serves as Ministerial Consultant to the Executive Team and facilitators of UUCB's Chalice Circles program.
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Ringing of the World Bell
Greeting
Olaya Fernández Gayol, Worship Associate (9:30 a.m.)
Amira Sabbagh, Worship Associate (11:30 a.m.)
Congregational Prelude
#361 Enter, Rejoice, and Come In
Welcome & Announcements
Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Worship Associate
Connie and Guy Loftman, Eve Cusack (9:30 a.m.)
Emily and Julia Phelps (11:30 a.m.)
Time for All Ages
“Generosity Bends the Road”
Adapted from a retelling by Faye Mogensen
Dr. Stephanie Kimball, Director of Lifespan Religious Exploration
Musical Interlude
Kim Carballo, piano
Chalice Circle Testimony
Kyle Fouch and Kristin Schumacher
Pastoral Prayer and Meditation
Rev. Barbara Child
Hymn
#1074 Turn the World Around
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
Kim Carballo, piano
Reading
Debbie Fish, Chair, Chalice Circle Executive Team
Gift of Music
“Esto les Digo” by Kinley Lange
Mary Craig, solo; UUCB Choir
Susan Swaney, Director of Music
Sermon
There Are Groups, and Then There Are Groups…
Rev. Barbara Child
Closing Hymn
#1057 Go Lifted Up
Benediction
Rev. Barbara Child
Congregational Benediction
#131 Love Will Guide Us
Upcoming Events and Classes!
To view our full calendar of upcoming events go to: uucb.churchcenter.com/calendar
A Celebration of Life for Ken Pimple will be held on Monday, August 31, at 2 p.m. in the Meeting Room.
A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall.
A Celebration of Life for Danny Callison will be held on Sunday, September 6, at 3 p.m. in the Meeting Room.
A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall.
Today
The Auction is open! Bidding Runs online until closing TODAY at 4 p.m. Auction Link: https://uucb2026goodsandservices.fundraiser.bid/
The Getting Involved Fair: Groups and Activities takes place on Sunday, August 30, at 11:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. The Getting Involved Fair for church groups and activities is happening on Sunday, August 30th, between services in Fellowship Hall. If you are interested in learning about or joining some of the many engaging activities available here, please plan to attend!
Religious Exploration is holding a Native Plant Sale on Sunday, August 30, during Community Hour in the Courtyard. Last year, our children sowed seeds for native plants, and on August 30 they'll be selling them to raise funds for their social justice projects. Please come to the courtyard after each service and support our children's seeds of change! There are 20+ varieties, and cost $3 each.
The Coming of Age Kickoff takes place on Sunday, August 30, at 12:30 p.m. in the Library.
The UU Humanist Forum meets at 1 p.m. in Room 208 with an option to join online. The discussion topic is, “This Land is My Land,” led by Rich Janda.
The Our Whole Lives Facilitator Ingathering takes place on Sunday, August 30, at 5:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.
This Week
Voter Outreach Night takes place weekly on Mondays at
6 p.m. in Room 106.
Indigenous Studies Forum is held on Tuesday, September 1, at 7 p.m. in the UU Library. The Indigenous Studies planning group is offering a monthly forum on Indiana’s Native Americans. The series begins with a presentation titled Prophetstown: Past and Present. Register at the link below: https://uucb.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3782786
Tuusday Thing (a Young Adult Gathering) meets weekly on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in Room 210.
Pastoral Conversations meets on Wednesdays at
12:15 p.m. in the Library.
The Women’s Alliance meets on Thursday, September 3, at 11:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Bring a brown bag lunch, dessert will be served.
UU Choir Rehearsal is held on Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the Meeting Room.
A Prophetstown Fundraising Dinner will be held on Friday, September 4, at 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. A four-course meal featuring Native food, stories, and short films benefiting the Shawnee Seed Sanctuary's Prophetstown work and November Fall Harvest Festival. Your seat helps bring people back to Prophetstown. $40 per person. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/annual-gala-6459
UU Game Night meets on Friday, September 4, at 7 p.m. in the UU Library.
Next Sunday
A reception to welcome our Ministerial Intern, Maria Renner, will be held at 10:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.
The Homelessness Task Force meets at 10:30 a.m. in Room 112.
The Habitat Task Force meets at 10:30 a.m. in room 110.
The UU Freethinkers meet at 1 p.m. in Room 208.
