September 01, 2024: "New Beginnings"
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Jason Michálek, Worship Associate
What are the things that are important for starting well? We’ll consider this question as we embark on a new shared ministry!
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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
“Enter, Rejoice, and Come In” by Louise Ruspini
Welcome & Announcements
Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Amira Sabbagh
Jason Michálek, Worship Associate
Opening Words
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Opening Hymn
#1000 Morning Has Come
Story
“A Tale of Two Travelers” (North American Folk Tale)
Reverend Susan Frederick-Gray
Musical Interlude
Ray Fellman, piano
Social Justice Moment
UU the Vote
Jackie Hall
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 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.
Reading
“Transcendental Etude” by Adrienne Rich
Gift of Music
“This Could Be the Defining Moment” by Pink Zebra
UUCB Choir
Dr. Susan Swaney, Music Director
Steve Mascari, cajón
Sermon
“New Beginnings”
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Closing Hymn
#163 For the Earth Forever Turning
Extinguishing the Chalice Flame
Jason Michálek
Benediction
Choral Benediction
Reprisal from “This Could Be the Defining Moment” by Pink Zebra