November 03, 2024: “The Power of The People”
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Sarah Barnett, Worship Associate
As we wait on the precipice of a critical (and potentially historic) election; we remember the power of community; and the strength that is found in being able to bring our full and often vulnerable selves into community.
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Ringing of the World Bell
Congregational Prelude
“Circle ‘Round for Freedom” by Linda Hirschhorn
Welcome & Announcements
David Keppel
Land Acknowledgement
Lighting the Chalice Flame
Sarah Barnett, Worship Associate
Luna Hall
Opening Words
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Opening Hymn
#318 We Would Be One
Time for All Ages
Dr. Stephanie Kimball, Director of Lifespan Religious Education
Musical Interlude
“And So It Goes” by Billy Joel, arr. Chilcott
Christian James, solo
Voces Novae Chamber Choir
Social Justice Task Force Moment
Hunger Task Force
Dee Morris and Lynn Struve
Pastoral Prayer
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Offertory
Kim Carballo, 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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Reading
"Prayer Ballot" by Luke Stevens-Royer
Gift of Music
"One Voice" by Ruth Moody, arr. Marcelline Moody
Cindy Kallet, guitar
Amira Sabbagh, Cindy Kallet, Alison Calhoun, solos
Voces Novae
Sermon
"The Power of the People"
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Gift of Music
"Vox Popoli" by Giedrius Svilainis
Voces Novae
Extinguishing the Chalice Flame
Sarah Barnett, Worship Associate
Benediction
Choral Benediction
"Benedictus" by Mary Goetze and Violet “Cookie” Lynch
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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 Library is open until 12 p.m.
- The UU Humanist Forum meets today at 11:40 a.m. in Room 208. The topic is, "Is AI Catastrophic?" presented by Harold Ogren.
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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
