October 13, 2024: "Slow Down and Take Care"
Denise Breeden-Ost, Laura Lasuertmer
Erica Whichello, Worship Associate
How do we know we belong in a community? How are new arrivals welcomed in, less assertive voices heard? How do we come to trust and know one another more deeply? Denise Breeden-Ost and Laura Lasuertmer from Women Writing for (a) Change will share reflections on how thoughtful practices and simple tools help create communities of trust and belonging. WWf(a)C's writing circles invite adults and youth, incarcerated people, and people with intellectual disabilities into a space of acceptance and careful listening. These practices and tools can also support community at UUCB, as they did during our recent ministerial search.
Graphic created by Tanya Webster.
View the video archive of this service here:
Ringing of the World Bell
Congregational Prelude
“Love Prepare Me to Be a Sanctuary” by Randy Scruggs
Welcome & Announcements
Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Erica Whichello, Worship Associate
Sandra Clothier
Opening Words
Opening Hymn
#52 "In Sweet Fields of Autumn"
Time for All Ages
Dr. Stephanie Kimball, Director of Lifespan Religious Education
Musical Interlude
Lakota Lullaby trad. arr. by Martin Malto
Ray Fellman, piano
Prayer and Meditation
Denise Breeden-Ost
Offertory
“Autumn” by Peter Strickholm
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
"Councils" by Marge Piercy
Laura Lasuertmer
Gift of Music
“Only Love Is Welcome Here” by Catherine Dalton UUCB Choir with worship associates Erica Whichello, Avram Primack, and Sarah Montgomery
Susan Swaney, Director of Music
Sermon
“Slow Down and Take Care”
Denise Breeden-Ost and Laura Lasuertmer
Closing Hymn
#346 "Come, Sing a Song with Me"
Extinguishing the Chalice Flame
Erica Whichello
Benediction
Denise Breeden-Ost
Choral Benediction
“Sawabona” by Jason Shelton
“Sawabona” is a traditional Zulu greeting, roughly translated as “I see you.” The traditional response is “sikhona,” which means “I am here.”
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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.
- The Getting Involved: Social Justice Fair is today in Fellowship Hall at 11:15 a.m.
- The Library is open until 12 p.m.
- The UU Freethinkers meet today at 11:40 a.m. in Room 208.
- Spirit in Practice meets today at 12 p.m. in Room 103.
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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
