Order of Service    March 17, 2024

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Binghamton

Welcome and Announcements 

Passing the Peace

Prelude             Hallelujah                           Leonard Cohen

Opening Words   From the Fragmented World Phillip Hewett

*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  Pat Uribe-Lichty

*Hymn #159                This Is My Song

Story for all ages Yolanda Renee King’s Forward to Jeff Foster’s “For Which We Stand”

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 Hope Post

Joys and Sorrows   (You are in our hearts)

Offertory        What Wondrous Love Is This                                                                                                        Southern Harmony (arr. Pam Turner)                       

Spoken Meditation                                Wendell Berry

Silent Meditation

Hymn #123 (please remain seated)    Spirit of Life

Reading Adrienne Rich

Musical Interlude America, It’s You John Nicholas

Sermon Democracy Unveiled in Song Geoff Kaufman

Closing Song Let Justice Roll Down Aileen Vance

*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 Wayne B. Arnason

Postlude     Be Still My Soul (Finlandia)                                                   Jean Sibelius (arr. Lorie Line)

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Worship Associate: Ann Foard  Tech Support: The UUCB Stream Team    Focal Point: Mary Woodward

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

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Announcements for Sunday March 17, 2024

Elderwisdom TODAY at noon in the sanctuary

Learn about the interesting life of Jeff Donahue as he is interviewed by Hope Post. Offered in person and online through Zoom.

UU Revue

Next Saturday, March 23 at 7pm in the sanctuary

Enjoy a very exciting evening of UUCB talent. There will be musicians, singers and more. This year, there will even be a few special surprises. Invite your friends and family. you won’t want to miss it.


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.

New Date for “The Sum of Us Book” Discussion

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.

UU Revue

After a multi-year hiatus, we are happy to be bringing back our UU Revue.  It will be held on Saturday, March 23 at 7pm in the Sanctuary.  This is a wonderful opportunity to share your talent, and is open to our youth as well.  I am happy to accompany any singer or instrumentalist that needs a piano.  All offerings are welcome – instrumental, vocal, dance, poetry reading, etc. 

If interested, or if you have any questions, please contact Vicky Gordan at vgordon2763@gmail.com.

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 February 14, 2024.

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.