Order of Service    February 16,  2025

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Binghamton

Welcome and Announcements 

Passing the Peace

Prelude            Prelude in E Major   Frederic Chopin

Opening Words      The Bright Thread of Hope  by Gretchen Haley

*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    May this Flame by Bets Wienecke

*Hymn #1      May Nothing Evil Cross This Door

Time for All Ages Owl Babies by Martin Waddell

Singing the Children Out   Go Now in Peace, Go Now in Peace

          May the Spirit of Love Surround You

           Everywhere, Everywhere, You May Go.

Joys and Sorrows      (you are in our hearts)

Offertory         Minuet in Eb Major Ludwig van Beethoven

Spoken Meditation     quote by Frederick Nietzsche from Ecce Homo/                                            Joseph Campbell’s thoughts

Silent Meditation

Hymn #123       (please remain seated)                Spirit of Life

Reading                  Exodus 17: 1-7

Musical Interlude On Bended Knee by Harry T. Burleigh

Sermon   Tennis, Rocks, and Strawberries Rev. Dr. Arthur Suggs

*Hymn #108    My Life Flows On in Endless Song

*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  Aaronic Blessing

Postlude             Two Gavottes from Cello Sonata No. 6 J. S. Bach

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*please stand in body or spirit

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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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).