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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Minutes for November 4, 2020 Meeting of the Worship & Music Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>In Attendance</span></u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>: Adeline Bailey, Rev. Kat Hawbaker, Martha McGovern, Suzyn Mills</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Chalice Lighting</span></u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>: “The Psychic” by Victoria Redel from <i>American Poets</i>, The Journal of the Academy of American Poets, Fall-Winter 2020, Vol. 59<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>He said I must pay special attention in cars. He wasn’t, he assured me, saying that I’d be in an accident but that for two weeks some particular caution was in order, &, he said, all I really needed to do was throw the white light of Alma around any car I entered & then I’d be fine. & when I asked about Alma, he said, Oh, come on, you know Alma well. You two were together first in Egypt & then at Stonehenge, & I nodded though I’ve never been – in this life at least – to Stonehenge; then I said, Shouldn’t I always throw the white light of Alma around a car? & when he said, Well, it wouldn’t hurt, I said, What about around planes, houses? What if I throw the white light of Alma around anyone who might need protection from the reckless speed of driving or the reckless swerve & skid of the world? & the psychic opened his hands & shrugged up his shoulders. So despite your doubt or mine as to why I’d gone there, to a psychic, in – I kid you not – a town of psychics – in the first place, right now, as you read this, let me throw the white light of Alma around you & everyone you pass close to today, beloved or stranger, the grocer, the bus driver, the boy on his longboard, the lady you stand silent beside in the elevator, & also I am throwing it around anyone they care about anywhere in the spin of the world, because, we can agree that these days, everywhere, particular caution is in order &, even if unverifiable, the light of my dear sister Alma, couldn’t hurt.<o:p></o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Minutes of October meeting were approved.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Theme for 2020- 2021: How can we be mindful and authentic in cherishing all life? <o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Sharing: Committee members will bring “anchor readings” for the theme as resources for development of worship services.</span></b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>482 – Jacob Trapp “half of language is to listen”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>576 – A Litany of Restoration – Marjorie Bowens-Wheatley “It will not matter.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>437 – Let Us Worship (and let us learn to love) – Kenneth L. Patton<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>484 – “To live content with small means;” – William Henry Channing<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>679 – Buddhism “Be ye lamps unto yourselves”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>505 – Thich Nhat Hanh “Let us be a peace”<o:p></o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=4 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Moving Forward with Virtual Worship and Return to In-Church Services:</span></u><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span></b><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>What are next steps</span></u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>??<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li></ol><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Providing both in-person and virtual worship services: </span></b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>After much discussion, the committee settled on the following pilot approach:<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>One in-person service will be offered per month.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Timing will be 11:00 a.m. for virtual service, 12:15 p.m. for in-person service.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Both services will usually be held in the Sanctuary.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Safety protocols will be followed at all times.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The Safety Committee (in cooperation with the Membership Committee) will provide Greeters and Ushers to implement those protocols.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The in-person service will emphasize participation/interaction of attendees and will be light on incorporation of elements requiring technology.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The in-person service will feature Randall Kidder’s live music.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The first in-person service will be November 22 for Thanksgiving; the Christmas Eve service will be the in-person service for December.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li></ul><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>MUSIC: </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Kat shared information about a service called <u>Worshipcast</u> that deals with copyright issues for music. The cost per year is $235. One concern is that the covered pieces are primarily from the Christian tradition. Another alternative is purchasing rights to use one piece in perpetuity. For example Emma’s Revolution charges $250 for “Peace, Salaam, Shalom.” We will consult with Martha Webster about other alternatives.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>GUIDELINES FOR DESIGNING/PREPARING WORSHIP SERVICE: <b>Martha </b>will prepare a draft and will submit it to Committee members for feedback.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Using Report from Adeline and Martha on Holiday Planning/Brainstorming sponsored by Appalachian Cluster as resource for planning:<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;line-height:115%'><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>What is the key thing we are hoping to accomplish with our holiday services?<o:p></o:p></span></u></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Provide the experience of traditional rituals<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Deepen the meaning of the rituals<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Create a sense of belonging<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Appeal to all ages, especially children/families<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Use the power of music<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Aim to mix-<u>up</u> the approach rather than water-<u>down</u> the usual<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Incorporate an outside component<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Cooperate with other congregations, especially in the areas of music & technology<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;line-height:115%'><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>How can we – in a pandemic-friendly way – reach those goals?<o:p></o:p></span></u></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> In virtual services, include pictures of the Sanctuary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Scavenger Hunt – look for items within Zoomed service display, distribute items <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> and ask congregation members to hold up at certain times within service, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> have congregation members/friends display item for community spotting <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> (teddybears, candy cane, chalice)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Celebrate St. Nicholas – empty shoes to accept candy (tie to carbon footprint?)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Use UUA selections of high quality, coordinate a virtual choir<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Organize a display of “green” luminaries<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Plan for virtual candlelight service by having participants sit in dark at home with <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> candle<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Create a candle-lit labyrinth (where – park? FUUSM courtyard?)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Set up tree outside<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Decorate fence around church – greens, lights, ribbons<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> In virtual service, share object of significance to holiday<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> At beginning of service, share sorrows/fears that letting go of; at end, share <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> joys/hopes<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Distribute “pick-me-up kits” (e.g., legos to create chalice)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Plan community service project (e.g., <b>Community Card Project</b>, food donation)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Vary Communion (Thanksgiving – cornbread and cider; Christmas – cocoa)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in;line-height:115%'><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>What steps do we need to take to reach these goals? What is realistically possible?<o:p></o:p></span></u></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=5 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Reflection on Service – Day of the Dead <b><i>We did not specifically address this assessment.</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>What went well: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>What to refine: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Thematic/coherent: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Spirituality/Faith Tradition:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Life Span: <o:p></o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=6 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Financial Matters: None<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Choir/Music Update: Martha Webster and Choir are preparing several pieces.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The Committee decided to ask committees/groups to reflect on how they are, or intend to be, mindful and authentic in cherishing all life and then to be a part of, or to take responsibility for, a worship service on that 2020-2021 theme. The Committee hopes that this approach will deepen insight into the purpose of the committee/group, will increase involvement of members/friends, and will inform the congregation of the activities of the committees/groups. Adeline included information about this initiative in The Confluence for October. <b> </b><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Martha</span></b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> <b>and Rebecca Phillips</b> have asked for feedback from women of the congregation. Women’s Group will plan and lead the November 15 service. Martha will report as she makes follow-up contacts with the Board, Board of Trust Governors, Green Sanctuary, Caring Committee, Men’s Group, Building & Grounds, Membership, BRIDGES, Finance, and W & M Committee.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>September - December</span></b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Possible Topics and Speakers</span></u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Committees reflect on being mindful/authentic toward cherishing all life in time of pandemic<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Swap/Share with Charleston UU, Athens UU – Kat <u><o:p></o:p></u></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>From Interfaith Power & Light – </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Democracy Values & the 2020 Election: A Reflection Guide for Faith Communities <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Women & Vote Empowerment – Annie</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>History of Voting – Jann Adams ??<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Black Lives Matter (Panel -- Moni, Geroge B, Darryl T, Ted G) – Kat ??<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Gospel Music and/or Blues -- Sadie Johnson <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>BLM and Sumner School in Parkersburg - Peg <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>October <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 4 Annie Warmke & Suzyn Mills – Experiences of Voting <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:.5in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>{<i>Blessing of Animals in Courtyard}<o:p></o:p></i></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 11 Kat - Indigenous People’s Day (“This Land Is My Land” – MW)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 18 Kat - Robin Bozian & colleagues – Ending Violence for Everyone – EVE, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (“We Sing of Hope & Joy” – MW)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 25 Kat – Gather the Spirit, Harvest the Power video-UUA’s UU the Vote<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>November<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 1 Kat, Jane T-S, Martha McG - Day of the Dead & All Souls<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 8 Kat - Sources of Spiritual Sustenance<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 15 (Kat) Rebecca, Martha – Together Apart: Our Pandemic Year </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Women’s Group, 2020-21 theme<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Suggested song: “The Keep Going Song” by the Bengsons on Youtube<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 22 Kat – Thanksgiving: Let’s Tell a Truer Story </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>[Kat will lead first in-person service at 12:15 p.m.]</span></b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 29 <i>Advent begins</i> Kat – Making Each Day Count </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>(Card Project, Ribbon Ceremony – fence, virtual)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span><b><span style='line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Adeline will investigate planning of Community Card Project.</span></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>December</span><span style='line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 6 Suzyn Mills – Worship Leader, Martha Webster “Healing Power of Music”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 13 Kat & Martha – Winter Holidays (Interfaith content)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 20 Kat – Winter Solstice Spiral<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> <b><i>24 Christmas Eve – </i></b><i>Ringing Bells for two minutes, starting at 6:00 p.m.</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> <b>Martha will inquire about accessing database from MOV Interfaith to <o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> encourage other churches to participate with large church bells/chimes and/or <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> congregation participation.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 27 Kat – Kwanzaa, a Cultural/Community Look <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>January 2021<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 3 Fire Communion – <b>Martha will contact Jim Rapp about being involved.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 10<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 17<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 24<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 31<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Possible Topics and speakers for future services:</span></u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#C00000'>***</span></b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#C00000'>Wenda Sheard from Athens UU proposes collaboration</span><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>, perhaps in spring 2020, in which Athens and Marietta would do a joint service, at Athens church one Sunday and Marietta church another Sunday. Offer came via Robin@bozian.com<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Jim Rapp</span></b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> – idea to connect historical events/movements to FUUSM - “From These Pews”<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Martha</span></b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> will communicate to Rev. Elizabeth Teal of the Jacksonville, Florida UU congregation that we will welcome her as a guest speaker and will coordinate dates, probably in the summer. 904-874-0047 reverendteal@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Kat </span></b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>will open discussion with Rev. Elizabeth Maleke , Williamstown Presbyterian, about a pulpit exchange or team preaching. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Forgiveness as recurring service – connected with Yom Kippur “We forgive ourselves and each other. We begin again in Love.”<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>clarification of various service/outreach activities of the local congregation and endeavors with UUA, UUSC, etc. and their relationship with FUUSM principles, mission<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Need for tracking and regular reporting? For example in Finance Committee records and Annual Meeting report?? Do our church finances align with our mission?<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Possible speakers: artists: Dani, Morgan/Owen<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Mind maps may help the congregation identify how they are active in FUUSM efforts/activities and what additional options they would like.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Moral leadership: Truman and Berlin Air Lift<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Rancho Mirage Writers Festival (published on February 17, 2017) – Questions from Bret <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Stephens: Are we a country that seeks and attracts human capital and believes in being <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> fundamentally open to the world? Are we a self-critical country or a country of blamers? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Do we define our interests according to our values or vice versa? Do we have a healthy <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> innovation culture? Do we have a healthy civic culture? Are we still a nation of <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> optimists? What are our attitudes toward foreigners, failure, global leadership, change, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> each other? <o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Touchstone REACH Packet, Hungry Town</span></b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>, multiple intelligences with additional one - existential-spiritual, powerful children’s stories, ages of women, This I Believe, family stories as carriers of family values, June Teenth celebration, reflections of people who grew up in UU congregation (Jay Phillips, Mike Bailey, Dean Banziger), Bill Bauer and <b>Peg Clifford</b> on suicide and kindness, reflections of former ministers,<b> </b>Living Mindfully – Prepare for the Unexpected<b> </b>(Robin Bozian, Anita Newhart, Sue Montera, Virginia Mayle), Quill as a storyteller, Quakers on consensus, morality of artificial intelligence. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Hal Walker – <b>Suzyn </b>Catherine Roma – <b>Kat <o:p></o:p></b></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Peg Clifford</span></b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> – What does democracy look like to whom?, We are all brothers (Day of the Dead), <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 5 words for learning in Hebrew, immigration – world map of our origins<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Cooperation with other churches – bus trip to African-American Museum in DC or <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Underground Railroad in Cincinnati<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.3pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Protest – contrast burning cross & burning flag (Barb Kidd)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.3pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Diversity: awareness of brain injury – (Beverly Bradley)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.3pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Summer Institute: Encouraging attendance, using resources e.g., Non-Violent Communication <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.3pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Peg Clifford – “Where did I come from & why?” testimonials from members/friends<o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.3pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Visual Arts </span></b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>(social justice, spirituality)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.3pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Shelley Graffs – Singing in Sacred Circle, etc. <a href="mailto:graffs@cinci.rr.com">graffs@cinci.rr.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.3pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Trauma-Informed Care/ Trauma-Informed Schools</span></b><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sent from <a href="https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986">Mail</a> for Windows 10</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>