August 04, 2024: ‘Our Whole Lives’: Sexuality Education and Religious Community
In Sexuality and Our Faith, Melanie Davis writes, “As religious educators, we offer knowledge and skills in an accepting and affirming community. …We want to empower people so that they can take care of themselves as they live out their values.” Join us to explore how our lifespan sexuality education program is grounded in UU values and makes an important difference in the world.
Presented by Stephanie Kimball, Director of Lifespan Religious Education, and UUCB’s trained “Our Whole Lives” facilitators.
Sarah Barnett, Worship Associate.
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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
Prelude
“Take Me to Church” by Hozier
Mary Allen Lynch, piano
Welcome & Announcements
Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Sarah Barnett and Pat Aungst
“The Infinite Possibilities of Love” by Rev. Tom Goldsmith
Dr. Stephanie Kimball, Director of Lifespan Religious Education
Opening Words
Stephanie Kimball
Opening Hymn
#131 “Love Will Guide Us”
Story
Our Bodies by Kailee Coleman
Emily Phelps
Musical Interlude
Social Justice Task Force Moment
Reading
"A Liberal Theology of Sexuality" by Gretchen Haley
Margie Schrader
Reflection One
Carol McCord
Pastoral Prayer
Sarah Barnett, Worship Associate
Offertory
“Touch Me” from Spring Awakening- Sheik/Sater
Mary Allen Lynch, 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.
Reflection Two
Pat Slabach
Musical Interlude
Reflection Three
Margie Schrader
Musical Interlude
Reflection Four
Emily Phelps
Musical Interlude
The interludes have contained snippets of these songs -
"Bolero" by Maurice Ravel
"Makin’ Whoopi" by Kahn/Donaldson
"I Found my Thrill on Blueberyy Hill" by Rose/Lewis
"Let’s Do it Again" by Curtis Mayfield
"Brand New Key" by Melanie Safka
"Dress" by Taylor Swift/Jack Antonoff
"Slow Hand" by Clark/Bettis
Call to Action
Drew Schrader
Closing Hymn
#170 "We Are a Gentle, Angry People"
Extinguishing the Chalice Flame
“Flame in Our Hearts” by Vanessa Titang
Drew Schrader
Benediction
“To Serve, to Grow, and to Love” by Kent McKusick
Postlude
“Afternoon Delight” by Starlight Vocal Band