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This Sunday's Service
December 22, 2024: “Beauty of the Darkness”
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Sarah Montgomery, Worship Associate
The midwinter solstice reminds us of the gifts that times of quiet, darkness and winter can bring. In this service, we invite time for quiet reflection, tend to heartbreak, and also remember the promise of the returning light.
Child Dedications
Child Dedications will be offered on Sunday, December 22 and both Christmas Eve services.
Order of Service
Our order of service is available both here on our website and in print.Ringing of the World Bell
Congregational Prelude
#225 “O Come O Come Emmanuel”
Welcome & Announcements
Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Sarah Montgomery, Worship Associate
Devin McGuire
Opening Words
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Time for All Ages
“Why the Solstice?”
Dr. Stephanie Kimball, Director of Religious Education
Interlude
“The Holly and the Ivy” traditional
Ray Fellman, piano
Pastoral Prayer
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Meditative Hymn
#55 “Dark of Winter”
Offertory
“Peace” by George Winston
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 through this link uucb.churchcenter.com/giving - with the drop down option titled “Sunday Plate.” 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 donated to Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County to fund the installation of solar panels and energy monitoring systems and mandated radon testing in Habitat homes. The non-profit organization and its volunteers work to make more affordable, energy-efficient, and safe housing available locally. See monroecountyhabitat.org for more information.
If you pay your pledge through the Sunday offering, please write “pledge” on your check, on an envelope with your contribution, or by donating at uucb.churchcenter.com/giving.
Reading
Sarah Montgomery
Gift of Music
“Solstice Song” by Alouette Iselin, arr. Peter Amidon
UUCB Choir
Susan Swaney, Director of Music
Sermon
“Beauty of the Darkness”
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Closing Hymn
#235 “Deck the Hall with Boughs of Holly”
Benediction
Choral Benediction
“There is a Love” words by Rev. Dr. Rebecca Parker, music by Elizabeth Norton
