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This Sunday's Service

May 17, 2026: Life Saving Joy

Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray

We sometimes think of joy as frivolous or unimportant, but joy is essential for our well-being. How do we weave more joy into our lives?

Order of Service

Our order of service is available both here on our website and in print.

Ringing of the World Bell

Greeting

Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray

Congregational Prelude

“Joy is Resistance” by Angela Gabriel

Welcome & Announcements

Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator

Land Acknowledgement

Lighting the Chalice Flame

Erica Whichello, Worship Associate (9:30 a.m.)

MJ Wallaker, Worship Associate (11:30 a.m.)

Time for All Ages

“Flouncy Hat” by Malcolm Dalglish

Musical Interlude

Ray Fellman, piano

Pastoral Prayer and Meditation

Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray

Hymn

#100 I’ve Got Peace Like a River

Verses 1, 5, 2, & 3

Dedication of Offering

Worship Associate

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

“Don’t Hesitate” by Mary Oliver

Hymn

#327 Joy, Thou Goddess

German verse - choir

Verses 1 & 2 - congregation

Sermon

Life Saving Joy

Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray

Benediction

Choral Benediction

“This Joy” by Resistance Revival Choir led by Angela Gabriel and friends

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