December 17, 2023: What I Believe In
As Unitarian Universalists, we formulate our beliefs in terms of credo (“I believe”) not creed (“we believe”). Our own stories are among our sacred texts, and we are responsible for developing our own beliefs in light of our experience and conscience. Participants from our recent credo-building workshop will share their belief statements.
Facilitated by Rev. Connie Grant.
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Order of Service
Our order of service is available both here on our website and in print.Ringing of the World Bell
Prelude
“El Rorro (Lullaby)” trad. Mexican Carol, arr. Manuel Matarrita
Kim Carballo, piano
Welcome & Announcements
Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Anthony Phelps
“New light, new truth, new love” by Napoleon Lovely, adapted by Charles Howe
Stephanie Kimball, Director of Lifespan Religious Education
Opening Words
Reverend Connie Grant
Opening Hymn
#300 "With Heart and Mind"
Story
“Answer Mountain” by Sarah Skwire
Religious Education for Children:
Ages 4-6 meet for Spirit Play in Room 105
Ages 7-12 meet for Kids' Club in Room 208
Children may be picked up at these rooms at 11:30 a.m.
Childcare is available from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Room 108.
Musical Interlude
“Niño lindo (Meringue)”
Trad. Venezuelan carol, arr. Manuel Matarrita
Ministerial Search Committee Moment
Introduction
"The Credo Challenge"
Credo
Connie Loftman, Guy Loftman, Judy Witt, Evelina Dineva
Pastoral Prayer and Meditation
“We Give Thanks This Day,” by O. Eugene Pickett
Offertory
“Piano Sonata No. 3” II. Adagio non troppo
Hélène Montgéroult
During the Offertory, you are invited to silently light a candle to represent a joy or sorrow in your life.
You are invited to participate in this morning’s offering by contributing as the basket passes or online at uucb.churchcenter.com/giving. 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 given to All-Options Pregnancy Resource Center, which provides cloth and disposable diapers/wipes, pregnancy tests, feeding supplies, and other essentials to families in need. See alloptionsprc.org for more information.
Reading
“The Free Church” from Roots/Branches program, All Souls Unitarian Church, Tulsa, OK
Gift of Music
“Grace Before Sleep” music by Susan LaBarr, poem by Sara Teasdale
UUCB Choir
Susan Swaney, Music Director
Credo
Carol Weingartner, Ginny Richey, Thayr Richey
Closing Hymn
#354 “We Laugh, We Cry”
Extinguishing the Chalice Flame
“Seeking Always the Answer” by John Brigham
Benediction
Choral Benediction
“Give Good Gifts” Shaker Traditional
