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class=NoneA><B><U><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">This Week at
FUUSM</FONT></FONT></SPAN></U></B></SPAN><SPAN class=NoneA><U><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: "></SPAN></U></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><SPAN class=NoneA><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Mon. 12/17<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></B></SPAN><SPAN class=NoneA><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">BRIDGES (email meeting) <SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Finance Committee (6:30pm)
P</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><SPAN class=NoneA><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Tues. 12/18</FONT></SPAN></B></SPAN><SPAN
class=NoneA><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> Office
Closed <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">- Newsletter Deadline</B> </FONT><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Please submit info.for the January Issue
of the Confluence. </FONT></B></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Email to adesign@suddenlink.net. Submit committee mtg.
dates & calendar events to Jo Davis
(midwife@wiyama.com)</FONT></FONT></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><B><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"'><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Wed. 12/19</FONT></SPAN></B><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: ; COLOR: ; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"'><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> Meditation (noon) P<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </FONT></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNoSpacing style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi'><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Men's Group<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>6:30pm<B>. </B>Dave Ballantyne-host<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>841 Greene St., Newport, OH
(740-538-7444)</FONT></FONT></SPAN><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi'></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNoSpacing style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN class=NoneA><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi'><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Soul Connections<B>
</B>(7pm) FH</FONT></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></P>
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face="Times New Roman"><SPAN class=NoneA><B><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi'><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Thurs. 12/20</FONT></SPAN></B></SPAN><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><SPAN class=NoneA><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi'>
</SPAN></B></SPAN></FONT><SPAN class=NoneA><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi'><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">AA/Al-anon (7pm) FH/Parlor</FONT><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"></B></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNoSpacing style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi'><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Fri. 12/21<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></B><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi'><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Membership Comm (10am)</FONT><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">
</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNoSpacing style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> </FONT></SPAN><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">"Winter Solstice"</FONT></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: "> At 4pm., experience the Solstice Watch at Sacra Via Park
along the ancient earthworks.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNoSpacing style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT face="Times New Roman">This annual gathering is
sponsored by the Castle.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNoSpacing style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Winter Solstice Spiral -
FUUSM</FONT></SPAN></B><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: "> Social Hall</SPAN></B></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNoSpacing style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT face="Times New Roman">This annual Winter Solstice
Ceremony features a walking meditation along a lighted spiral.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNoSpacing style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT face="Times New Roman">All are welcome. Set-Up at
6:00 p.m.; Ceremony begins at 7:00 p.m., followed by shared
snacks.<I></I></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNoSpacing style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN class=NoneA><B><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi'><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt"></FONT></FONT></SPAN></B></SPAN> </P>
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face="Times New Roman"><SPAN class=NoneA><B><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi'><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Sat. 12/22<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></B></SPAN><SPAN class=NoneA><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi'><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Private group (pm) FH</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNoSpacing style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi'><FONT
face="Times New Roman"></FONT></SPAN></B> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN
class=NoneA><B><U><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Next Sunday Dec. 23, 2018 <SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Holiday Potluck
Brunch</FONT></FONT></SPAN></U></B></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: "></SPAN></P>
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face="Times New Roman"><SPAN class=NoneA><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Nursery available</FONT></SPAN></B></SPAN><SPAN
class=NoneA><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> (9:30-12
Noon) next to the Social Hall</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; tab-stops: center 2.6in right 5.6in"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><SPAN class=NoneA><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Today’s Issues</FONT></SPAN></B></SPAN><SPAN
class=NoneA><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">
(9:30-10:45am) in the Parlor </FONT></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNoSpacing style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Holiday Potluck Brunch 11:00
a.m.,</FONT></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> FUUSM Social Hall</FONT></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNoSpacing style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">What healing actions are you taking? Gather together in
the Social Hall to share stories </FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNoSpacing style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">and reflect on the spirit of the
season.</FONT><I></I></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNoSpacing style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><SPAN class=NoneA><B><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi'><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Hospitality Services:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Greeters: </FONT></SPAN></B></SPAN><SPAN
class=NoneA><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi'><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Margaret Fredericks & Nancy Lee<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><B>Coffee Corp: </B><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Patty
Troisi</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><SPAN class=NoneA><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Grocery Card Sales</FONT></SPAN></B></SPAN><SPAN
class=NoneA><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">: Cathy
& Ron Rees<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><B>Fair Trade Coffee Sales:
</B></FONT><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Adeline
Bailey</FONT><B></B></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><SPAN class=NoneA><B><U><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Clean-Up</FONT></SPAN></U></B></SPAN><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><SPAN class=NoneA><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: ">:</SPAN></SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> Karen & Gene Barry, Robin Bozian, Virginia
Henthorn</FONT><SPAN class=NoneA></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNoSpacing style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><U><SPAN
style='FONT-FAMILY: ; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi'><SPAN
style="TEXT-DECORATION: "><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt"></FONT></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></U></B> </P>
<P class=MsoNoSpacing style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Mon., Dec. 24 - Family
Candlelight Christmas Eve Service 7p.m. in the Sanctuary
</FONT></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNoSpacing style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Worship Leader: Rev. Kathryn
Hawbaker</FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNoSpacing style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Let us recall the transformative message of Jesus, the
miracle of birth, of life’s longing for itself and </FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNoSpacing style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">the evolution of
consciousness.</FONT><I></I></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNoSpacing style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></FONT></FONT></SPAN></B> </P>
<P class=MsoNoSpacing style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Sunday, December 30 - "Fire
Communion" </FONT></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNoSpacing style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Worship Leaders: Rev. Kathryn Hawbaker and Jim
Rapp</FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNoSpacing style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">This annual ceremony marks the beginning of a new year
with a ritual of release and renewal. </FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNoSpacing style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Winds of change fan the flames of wildfires, and the
destructive forces of nature are matched only by </FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNoSpacing style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">our human destruction. What will we let go of, or put to
rest, in order to make room for the new?</FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT face="Times New Roman"><FONT
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