November 10, 2024: “Courage and Vulnerability”
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Jason Michálek, Worship Associate
Vulnerability is so often seen as a weakness, but it take tremendous courage to put ourselves out there - whether it is for leadership, for our values, to take a risk for what we know to be true. How can we grow in understanding the power and strength in vulnerability?
View the video archive of this service here:
Ringing of the World Bell
Congregational Prelude
“Circle ‘Round for Freedom” by Linda Hirschhorn
Welcome & Announcements
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Jason Michálek, Worship Associate
Tom Phelps, Anthony Phelps
Opening Words
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Opening Hymn
#1020 Woyaya
Time for All Ages
Dr. Stephanie Kimball, Director of Lifespan Religious Education
Musical Interlude
“Prairie Sunrise” by David Leavitt
Ray Fellman, piano
Pastoral Prayer
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Offertory
“Longing/Love” by George Winston (from Autumn)
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
“The Miracle of Morning” by Amanda Gorman
Gift of Music
“Come and See” by Karen Marrolli
Francesca Samarotto, Cello
UUCB Choir
Susan Swaney, Music Director
Sermon
“Courage and Vulnerability”
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Closing Hymn
#1015 I Know I Can
Extinguishing the Chalice Flame
Jason Michálek, Worship Associate
Benediction
Choral Benediction
“Benedictus” by Mary Goetze and Violet “Cookie” Lynch
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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 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Room 108.
- Join us for Community Hour at 11:15 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.
- Getting Involved: Activities and Committee Fair will be happening during Community Hour!
- The Library is open until 12 p.m.
- The UU Freethinkers meet today at 11:40 a.m. in Room 208.
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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
