December 29, 2024: “Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights”
With leadership from members of our UU Jewish Connections group, we will explore and honor the stories and rituals of Hanukkah.
View the video archive of this service here:
Ringing of the World Bell
Congregational Prelude
#221 Light One Candle
Welcome & Announcements
Libby DeVoe
Land Acknowledgement
Libby DeVoe
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Avram Primack, Worship Associate
Imogen Hall
Opening Words
“Lighting of the Menorah”
Barry Rubin and Steve Pock
Time for All Ages
Avram Primack, Worship Associate
Interlude
Ray Fellman, piano
Prayer and Meditation
Michael Rhodes
Offertory
“Sweet Melody” by Lauren Bernofsky
Lauren Bernofsky, violin; 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.
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Jewish UU Connections Group
Dan and Sharon Wiseman
Gift of Music
“Fantasy on O Chanukah” by Lauren Bernofsky
Lauren Bernofsky, violin; Ray Fellman, piano
Sermon
"The Meaning of Hanukkah"
Barry Rubin
Closing Song
“Hanukkah’s Light” by Barry Rubin
Avram Primack, vocals; Hans Kelson, guitar
Benediction
Choral Benediction
#223 "Rock of Ages, Let Our Song"
traditional Hanukkah Song adapted from Hebrew
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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
