March 22, 2026: Together in Hope and Courage
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
This Sunday we kick-off our annual Pledge Drive Campaign and remember the vital importance of this community to growing our hope and courage. Special music with the All Ages Band.
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Ringing of the World Bell
Greeting
Rev. Susan Frederick Gray
Congregational Prelude
#368 Now Let Us Sing
Welcome & Announcements
Olaya Fernández Gayol (9:30 a.m.)
Mary Beth O'Brien (11:30 a.m.)
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Licia Weber (9:30 a.m.)
Barbara Child (11:30 a.m.)
Time for All Ages
“The Women Who Saved a Forest,” Chipko Movement
Rev. Susan Frederick Gray
Musical Interlude
Ray Fellman, piano
Introducing the Pledge Drive
Corrin Clarkson
Chair, Pledge Drive Committee
Pastoral Prayer and Meditation
Rev. Susan Frederick Gray
Hymn
#1009 Meditation on Breathing
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
“A Holy Alchemy” by Rev. Kim Mason
Gift of Music
“A Better Place” by Playing for Change
All Ages Band with Steve Mascari
Sermon
Together in Hope and Courage
Rev. Susan Frederick Gray
Closing Hymn
#1015 I Know I Can
Verses 1, 2, 5
Benediction
Congregational Benediction
#95 There is More Love Somewhere
Welcome Guests!
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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 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Room 108.
Join us for Community Hour after service in Fellowship Hall.
For more information on upcoming events visit our website: uubloomington.org
To make a donation online, visit: uucb.churchcenter.com/giving
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
Beth Kaylor, Childcare Coordinator
