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April 28, 2024: Leap of Faith

Photo Of The Candidate

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

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