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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>FUUSM Friends & Neighbors</p><p class=MsoNormal>This will be a hot and busy weekend- stay hydrated and have a plan to protect yourself and others from the heat.</p><p>I will be offering the Invocation this evening Fri. June 15 (6pm) at the Main Stage as part of the Opening Ceremony of the <strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>MOV Multi Cultural Fest at Parkersburg City Park.</span></strong> Funky Friday music includes MojoFlo 6:30pm & Swift Technique 8:15pm</p><p> <b>Sat. Schedule</b> includes various dance, drumming, fire & acrobats.....*I'm curious about Backporch Alibi @ 4:45pm noted as Hawaiian/Appalachian/Rock (what's that?!) - I imagine some ukulele will be part of it – Rev. Kat</p><p><strong><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Sunday June 17th</span></u></strong><b><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt'> </span></u></b></p><p><b>“Today's Issues”</b> discussion group will meet in the FUUSM Parlor in Marietta as usual (9:30-10:30am) </p><p><b>No BRIDGES Adult RE</b> (10am) this week (6/17) or next (6/24). Discussions around “The Other” have been interesting.</p><p><b>Gathering</b> at the Multi Cultural Fest in Parkersburg City Park (Shelter #11 near the playground) confirms our U.U. presence in Wood County and our commitment to celebrations of diversity. This is a great opportunity to invite friends and neighbors to meet FUUSM folks at the picnic, and learn about our values and programs.</p><p> *Bring a dish to share and your own table service (to wash at home). Folding Chairs are useful- I'll bring our hand fans, banner, table cloths, coolers with ice & sound system. We will also be recycling as usual. Help with set-up & cleaning up afterward will be welcome. </p><p>FUUSM has a short service @ 10am - Celebrate Diversity! Picnic Brunch starts @ 10:30am. Child care will include supervised play with Nodai at the nearby playground.</p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Green Sanctuary Meeting</span></strong> has shared reports and updates by email, and will meet at the Shelter #11 (near 11:30am, after eating) to confirm next steps on the many projects they're working on. </p><p> <strong><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>(12-Noon) Interfaith Prayer Service</span></strong> <span style='font-size:13.0pt'>for the MOV MCF at the Main Stage.</span> presented by Rev. Kat Hawbaker (UU), Carol Sedgwick (Baha'i), and Steve Peck (Universal Catholic)</p><p> <strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>SPECIAL NOTE - DID YOU KNOW?</span></strong> <strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Next Weekend- Sat. June 23</span></strong> is the Parkersburg Pride Family Picnic @ the Parkersburg City Park. Plan to support this community event for GLBTQ families and allies. As a Welcoming Congregation- we can go to where the people are, not just welcome them when they come to FUUSM. Show Our Pride! It's who we are and what we stand for. </p><p><strong><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Water your plants for the Plant Sale! on </span></strong><strong><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal'>Sunday June 24</span></strong><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> </span></strong><strong><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>(1-5pm)</span></strong></p><p> Rev. Hawbaker will be traveling on Monday to Kansas City, MO. attending UUMA Ministry Days (Tues./Wed.) & UUA General Assembly (June 21-24). She'll be on vacation to visit family the following week, returning for the July 1<sup>st</sup> Sunday Service.</p><p>-Be sure to watch the General Assembly live-streaming events, etc. FUUSM Sunday Morning Service will show the UUA General Assembly Morning Worship on Sunday June 24 @ 10am in the Social Hall.</p><p>Bright Blessings in this busy time, Rev. Kathryn Hawbaker</p><p> </p><p> </p><p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div id="DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2"><br />
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