April 28, 2024: Leap of Faith
Reverend Susan Frederick-Gray
Sarah Johnson, Worship Associate
Sharing this threshold moment as we consider whether we are called to join our gifts together in ministry, what stories and wisdom can prepare us for these moments and imagine what comes next.
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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
Congregational Prelude
“Gather Us In” by Pam Blevins-Hinkle
Welcome & Announcements
Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator
Land Acknowledgement
Introduction of the Candidate
Denise Breeden-Ost, Chair, Ministerial Search Committee
and Abby Gitlitz, Congregation President
Opening Words
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Silas Smith
Opening Hymn
#118 “This Little Light of Mine”
Story
What is Courage?
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Childcare is available from 9:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Room 108.
Children's Activities for ages 4+ in Room 103 during the service (following the Time for All Ages).
Musical Interlude
Ray Fellman, piano
Pastoral Prayer and Meditation
Offertory
Ray Fellman, piano
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
from “The Parable of the Trapeze” by Danaan Parry
Gift of Music
“Hope Will Light Our Way” by Victor C. Johnson
UUCB Choir
Susan Swaney, Music Director
Sermon
A Leap of Faith
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Closing Hymn
#1064 Blue Boat Home
Extinguishing the Chalice Flame
Sarah Johnson, Worship Associate
Benediction
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Choral Benediction
“Let Us Go Out” by Pam Blevins-Hinkle
