Worship Assoc.—Hope Post          Guest Musician: Dorothy Haverly

Focal Point—Ron Clupper              Tech Support, UUCB Stream Team

Technical Support:  the UUCB Stream Team

*please stand in body or spirit

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Order of service   – 2-23-25

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Binghamton

Welcome and Announcements          

Passing the Peace       

Prelude

Opening Words           “This Faith”                by Heide Cottam

*Doxology                              (From all that dwells below the sky)

*Covenant                               (the Blake covenant)

*Chalice Lighting       “Out of the Flames”    by Sara Eileen LaWall

*Hymn (see insert)                 Heart Wide Open   

Story for all ages                                 Lost in the Desert

Singing the Children out                     (go now in peace)

Spotlight                     “Why I Joined the UU”          Bob Neigh

Joys and Sorrows

Offertory

Meditation                  Religion, at Its Best    by Sarah Gibb Millspaugh     

Silent Meditation

Hymn #123     (please remain seated)            Spirit of Life

Reading           “The faith it takes to exist in this world” by Alok Vaid-Menon

Anthem

Sermon            The Substance of Things Hoped For              Douglas Taylor

*Hymn #108               My Life Flows On

*Chalice Extinguishing (unison)                    by Elizabeth S. Jones

(We extinguish this flame,)

Benediction                                         by Elizabeth Tarbox

Postlude

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Hymn Lyrics

Heart Wide Open                  by Lea Morris

You gotta keep your heart wide open

Though these waves wanna push you around

You gotta keep your heart wide open

Til your faith brings you back to solid ground.

I’m gonna keep my heart wide open

Though these waves wanna push me around

I’m gonna keep my faith wide open

Til my faith brings me back to solid ground

We gotta keep our hearts wide open

Though these waves wanna push us around

We gotta keep our hearts wide open

Til our faith brings us back to solid ground

Stay on Zoom – Following the service, Becca Boerger will lead a discussion on zoom. Depending on the interests of those attending, we could discuss the day’s sermon, general information about Unitarian Universalism including the UU values, what it means to be a member of UUCB, or some other topic related to UUCB and Unitarian universalism.

What Are You Reading?

As another way to build connection and a sense of community, Jan Fiore is  offering to publish a list of things we have been reading and liking. You are invited to make  your suggestion known by sending her an email at janicefiore@gmail.com  Either fiction or nonfiction, something you thought was worth reading. I’ll include it in the month’s Beacon, e-Blast, and UU Facebook page for your consideration.

Find out about all that is happening at UUCB! Watch for twice a week emails, check out our Facebook group (UUCB Members and Friends) and our public Facebook page. There is a monthly newsletter, The Beacon, available too.  There are printed copies of the newsletter in the wall file outside the office and at the info desk, or you can request that a copy be mailed to you at home by asking Karen in the office. Also, check out our calendar of events by clicking the “News and Events” button on our website.

Our ABC Soul Matters SGM (Athens, Binghamton, Cortland “Soul Matters” Small Group Ministry) is a Multi-congregational online session. People are welcome to join any time. We will run 3rd Wednesdays at 6:30 – 8:00 October through May. Co-led by Rev. Douglas Taylor and Becca Boerger. Contact Rev. Taylor for the zoom link.  

Building Bridges Periodical ; Do you want updates on what is happening in our greater community? Do you like sharing your thoughts and opinions on social justice? Do you enjoy reading other people’s thoughts and opinions about social justice? 

The Social Action HUUB publishes a monthly periodical called Building Bridges Periodical.

To subscribe and get the submission guidelines, email buildingbridgesmonthly@uubinghamton.org.

Kadampa Buddhist Meditation at UUCB  Every Tuesday at 7pm Using meditation and Buddhist wisdom to train our mind, we can reduce negative thinking and learn to think in ways that produce a positive, peaceful outlook. We can respond to daily challenges in a more constructive fashion, improve our relationships and make our life truly meaningful. We gain incredible confidence knowing we know HOW to move forward for a happier life. $10 fee per week.

Sunshine Circle : Would you like to send cards on behalf of UUCB to congregants for birthdays, bereavement, support and other important events? We need you on the caring card team. Cards, envelopes, addresses and stamps can be provided. If you would like to be a part of this team let Traci Pena know at gettickledpink2015@gmail.com

LGBTQ Group Join us in the chapel on the first and third    Tuesdays of each month from 6pm-8pm in the chapel .Join us in this safe place to be yourself and connect with others.

UUCB Plants: Our plants are lovingly cared for by the UUCB Pagan group. Please refrain from watering them or bringing in more plants from home. If you have a question or concern about a plant, please talk to Adee Wilson.

Cranberry Coffeehouse

Cranberry Coffeehouse hosts a live music performance on the 3rd Saturday of each month in the UUCB sanctuary.  Suggested donated for these events is $10 per person but no one will be turned away for an inability to pay. Coffee, tea and treats are available for purchase and the proceeds form those sales benefits UUCB.                                       Please Note: Concerts have moved to 7:00 pm (they used to be at 7:30 pm).