Order of Service    March 24, 2024

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Binghamton

Welcome and Announcements 

Passing the Peace

Prelude                Be All That is Best            Jason Shelton

                             Adult Choir

Opening Words   by Kirk Loadman-Copeland

*Doxology    

From all that dwell below the skies

Let songs of hope and faith arise;

Let peace, good will on earth be sung

Through every land, by every tongue.

 *Covenant                                                                                                  Love is the spirit of this congregation and service is its life.                                           This is our great covenant: to dwell together in peace,                                                    To seek the truth in love, and to help one another.                                              James Vila Blake (adapted)

*Chalice Lighting  by Li Kynvi

*Hymn #352 Find a Stillness

Story for all ages “The Frog in the Well”

Singing the Children Out Go now in peace, Go now in Peace

May the spirit of love surround you

Everywhere, everywhere, you may go

Spotlight Stewardship Testimonial Adee Wilson

Joys and Sorrows   (You are in our hearts)

Offertory   Sweet By and By  Sanford Bennett (arr. Richard Kingsmore)

Prayer                                                                      by Sheldon W. Bennett

Silent Meditation

Hymn #391      (please remain seated)     Voice Still and Small        

Reading “Broken Hearts” by Jenne Micale

Musical Interlude Worlds Apart from “Big River”    Roger Miller

    Adult Choir

Sermon “Deeper into the Well” Rev. Douglas Taylor

*Hymn #1015 I Know I Can

*Chalice Extinguishing (unison) by Elizabeth S. Jones           We extinguish this flame, but not the light of truth,                                                 the warmth of community, or the fire of commitment,                                    These we carry in our hearts until we are together again.

Benediction by Eric Williams

Postlude      Liebeslied                   Robert Schumann                                  (piano transcription by Franz Liszt) _______________________________________________________

Worship Associate: Jennifer Micale  Tech Support: The UUCB Stream Team    Focal Point: Pat Chirumbolo

*please stand in body or spirit     Listening devices are available from the ushers

Announcements for Sunday March 24, 2024

TODAY

Sunday, March 24 12-1:30PM

Why should white people care about anti-racism?

In what ways do white people stand to benefit from doing anti-racism work?

When we talk about anti-racism in the US, the assumption is usually that because of white privilege, white people have to give something up in order to work for racial justice. Is this really true?

IIn her New York Times bestselling book, The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together, economist Heather McGhee details the ways racism harms everyone. Reading this book is encouraged, but no one will be shamed or turned away if they don’t read it. Join Dr. Marguerite Wilson for an interactive discussion of the book. All are welcome.


Bonus Cranberry Coffeehouse in March!

Friday, March 29 7:30pm   Eloise & Co.
Eloise & Co. (Becky Tracy on fiddle, octave fiddle & vocals, Bethany Waickman on guitar & Rachel Bell on accordion, piano & vocals) features the combined creative force of three of the country’s most sought-after traditional musicians: Becky Tracy, Rachel Bell, and Bethany Waickman. 

Last Sunday Lunch – An Eggcellent Easter Lunch  Sunday, March 31 at 11:45am (after the multigenerational worship service) Join us for  an Egg-themed Easter lunch. Egg dishes such as quiche, egg bakes, custard, and deviled eggs are encouraged, but feel free to bring any dish you would like to share. 


 Joys and Sorrows help needed:
Kate Thorpe needs help during Joys and Sorrows to write the name of each in person speaker and quick notes on what each shares. Please speak to her or any usher for more information.

The UUCB Giving Box:  In March,  we will be collecting diapers for the Broome County Library’s new diaper bank. Items accepted are : Disposable diapers of any size or type, Baby wipes of any type, diaper rash cream, any size diapers. All items must be new and unopened.

TODAY

Sunday, March 24 12-1:30PM

Why should white people care about anti-racism?

In what ways do white people stand to benefit from doing anti-racism work?

When we talk about anti-racism in the US, the assumption is usually that because of white privilege, white people have to give something up in order to work for racial justice. Is this really true?

IIn her New York Times bestselling book, The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together, economist Heather McGhee details the ways racism harms everyone. Reading this book is encouraged, but no one will be shamed or turned away if they don’t read it. Join Dr. Marguerite Wilson for an interactive discussion of the book. All are welcome.

Would you like to help with Social hour coffee and treats? We need some more cheerful helpers. Please talk to Carl Cohen or Ron Clupper and let them know you can help out once a month.

Camera Free Zone: Just so you know, the last 3 rows of the sanctuary are never in range of our online cameras.

Find out about all that is happening at UUCB! Look in your email or on our Facebook page for your current monthly Beacon Newsletter. There are printed copies in the wall file outside the office or you can request that a copy be mailed to you at home by asking Karen in the office. Also, check out our new calendar of events by clicking the “News and Events” button on our website.

Community Drum Circle: Join us on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 in the chapel for a community drum circle for all ages. See you on April 10.

CUUPS: The Covenant of UU Pagans meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6:30pm in the social hall. Contact Adee Wilson for info.

Choir Rehearsal: Meets Thursdays at 6:30pm. Contact Vicky Gordon at vgordon2763@gmail.com for more info about joining the choir.