March 29, 2026: We Give Each Other Hope
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray and Doug Anderson
Community is a source of hope in our lives. Often, when we feel lost, it is the care of others that helps rekindle our hope. Relationships of love, care, trust – these are a foundation for hope. The choir will premiere a new piece commissioned from the words of Rev. Bill Breeden “Channels Made by Love.”
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Ringing of the World Bell
Greeting
Rev. Susan Frederick Gray
Congregational Prelude
#368 Now Let Us Sing
Welcome & Announcements
Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Jason Michálek (9:30 a.m.)
Griffin Smith
Sarah Montgomery (11:30 a.m.)
Time for All Ages
"Higgins, a Drop With A Dream" by Christopher Buice
Dr. Stephanie Kimball, Director of Lifespan Religious Education
Musical Interlude
Ray Fellman, piano
Pledge Drive Testimony
Jenny Vessels
Quilt Presentation
Andrew Appel, Ruellen Fessenbecker, Hilary Cannon Anderson
Hymn
#126 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Pastoral Prayer and Meditation
Rev. Bill Breeden
Minister Emeritus
Gift of Music
Premiere of a commission in memory of John Woodcock
“Channels Made by Love” text by Rev. Bill Breeden
music by Catherine Dalton
UUCB Choir
Susan Swaney, Director of Music
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
Sermon
A Beloved Community of Hope and Courage
Doug Anderson
Hymn
#1064 Blue Boat Home
Benediction
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Congregational Benediction
#95 There is More Love Somewhere
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Childcare is available today from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Room 108.
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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
Beth Kaylor, Childcare Coordinator
