March 9, 2025: “Living a Life of Commitment”
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Has commitment gone out of fashion? It’s clear that trends in membership, marriage, and all kinds of joining are changing. What does it mean to live a life of commitment in a time when that seems radical?
Click the following link to watch Ruth Chang's Ted Talk titled, "How to make hard choices." https://www.ted.com/talks/ruth_chang_how_to_make_hard_choices
To join this service over the internet, please see our live stream page.
Ringing of the World Bell
Congregational Prelude
“Let the Way” by Abigail McBride, arr. Pam Blevins Hinkle & Aletha Hinkle
Welcome & Announcements
Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Erica Whichello, Worship Associate (9:30am)
Linda Pickle
Sarah Barnett, Worship Associate (11:30am)
Time for All Ages
Dr. Stephanie Kimball, Director of Lifespan Religious Education
Musical Interlude
Ray Fellman, piano
Social Justice Task Force Moment
International Outreach Task Force
Pastoral Prayer and Meditation
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Hymn
#125 “From the Crush of Wealth and Power”
Dedication of Offering
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.
Offertory
Ray Fellman, piano
Reading
Gift of Music
“Let the Life I’ve Lived Speak for Me” by Gwyneth Walker
UUCB Choir
Susan Swaney, Director of Music
Sermon
“Living a Life of Commitment”
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Closing Hymn
#298 “Wake Now My Senses”
Benediction
Choral Benediction
“Let Us go Out” by Pam Blevins Hinkle
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Hearing assistive devices are available at the AV Tech booth in the rear of the Meeting Room for use during Sunday worship services.
- Childcare is available today from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Room 108.
- Spirit Play will explore our congregation’s commitment to social justice through the story “Changing the World.”
- In Kids' Club, we’ll view the Pixar short “The Legend of Mor’du,” and consider the dangers of power and greed.
- Join us for Community Hour after each service in Fellowship Hall.
- The UU Humanist Forum meets today at 1 p.m. in Room 208. The topic is, "What Is An Urban Legend?" presented by Sandy Dolby.
View our full calendar of upcoming events: uucb.churchcenter.com/calendar
To make a donation online, visit: uucb.churchcenter.com/giving
UU Church Staff:
Reverend Susan Frederick-Gray, Lead Minister
Dr. Stephanie Kimball, Director of Lifespan Religious Education
Dr. Susan Swaney, Music Director
Amanda Waye, Director of Administration
Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator
Hans Kelson, Technology Coordinator
Jo Bowman, Communications Coordinator
Dylan Marks, Sexton
