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</p><p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">A mainstream protestant says to a Unitarian Universalist, "I hear that you welcome
all sorts of weirdos in your church.... atheists, Buddhists, Pagans…"</span></font></p><p><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">The UU replies...... (read on)<br></span></font></p><div><font size="4"><b style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">Announcements</b></font></div><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"><b>Please Pledge!<br></b></span></font></div><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">Please fill out and return your FY2024–2025 FUUSM pledge form if you have not done so already. Knowing how much operating revenue to expect for the next fiscal year is critical to preparing a budget! We <u>deeply </u>appreciate your donations, but if you can tell us how much to expect for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, we'll appreciate them even more!  If you did not receive or misplaced your pledge form, please see George Banziger or the church lady. <br></span></font></div><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"><b><br></b></span></font></div><div><font size="4"><b style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">Honoring Brodie DeLancy</b></font></div><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">Those who wish to help out the DeLancy family during this heartbreaking time of loss are encouraged to send a check directly to the family to help with expenses. Laura Delancy, 13333 SR 550, Fleming, OH 45729. <br></span></font></div><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"><br></span></font></div><div><font size="4"><b style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">Please Sign Up to Help with Coffee Hour & Cleanup</b></font></div><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">The current schedule of Coffee Hour & Cleanup volunteers will run through March 31. But starting in April, let's try something new: Will you sign up to help out with Coffee Hour just six times per year?  Please claim the first or second or third or fourth Sunday of every odd month, or every even month, and email <b><a href="mailto:dawnbirder@gmail.com">dawnbirder@gmail.com</a> </b>with your preference. (Coordinating Coffee Hour is <u>not </u>in the church lady's job description.) Six times of year on a regular schedule? That's not too demanding, is it? Coffee Hour depends upon volunteers, and if not enough people step up, what will we do??  Please sign up!</span></font></div><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"><b><br></b></span></font></div><div><font size="4"><b style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">MOVCA Film Screening and Discussion Feb. 22 via Zoom</b></font></div><div>
<div><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"> Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Action is hosting a <b>virtual</b> screening of <i>Atomic Hope - Inside the Pro-Nuclear Movement</i>, followed by a conversation where we will discuss the film and hear what others think about the use of nuclear energy, 
on Thursday, February 22, 2024, from 
7–9:30 p.m. <b>Screening this film is not an endorsement of nuclear energy. </b>Through 
films and open discussions, Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Action seeks to 
educate ourselves and others about the pros and cons of nuclear power 
and other non-carbon energy sources. The film<i> </i>is
 an observational Irish feature documentary that follows a group 
of “pro-nuclear” activists. They believe we now need to urgently 
re-address our feelings on nuclear power if we are to have any hope of 
decarbonizing our energy systems before the effects of catastrophic 
climate change wreak havoc. Reservations are required for this free event. To reserve your access to the film and discussion, please visit this link:</span></font></div><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0od-uuqjkrG9TrVkDQhQTe24QuOhuurB6p" target="_blank">https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0od-uuqjkrG9TrVkDQhQTe24QuOhuurB6p</a>. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.</span></font></div>

</div><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"><br></span></font></div><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"><b><i>Gospel</i> to be shown Feb. 22  in the Marietta College Planetarium!  <br></b></span></font></div><div>
<p style="margin-top:0in;box-sizing:border-box;margin-bottom:1rem"><font size="4"><span style="color:black;font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">Join Marietta College and WOUB for a special screening of the new PBS series <em><b>Gospel</b></em> at
 6 p.m., Thursday, February 22, at the Anderson Hancock 
Planetarium. Before the screening, Dr. David Torbett, professor of religion, will discuss the 
role of music in Black churches and the cultural significance of gospel 
music. Local singer Karen Walker will perform a 
gospel song. Then, stay for a showing of the first episode of <em><b>Gospel</b></em>,
 which explores the rich history of Black spirituality through sermon 
and song from executive producer, host, and writer Professor Henry Louis
 Gates, Jr. This
 unique community event is free and open to the public. Don't miss this 
entertaining and educational evening highlighting an important art form 
with deep roots in both African American culture and our region.</span></font></p><p style="margin-top:0in;box-sizing:border-box;margin-bottom:1rem"><font size="4"><span style="color:black;font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"><b>Piano Recital Feb. 22 at McDonough Auditorium<br></b></span></font></p><p style="margin-top:0in;box-sizing:border-box;margin-bottom:1rem"><font size="4"><span style="color:black;font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">(One more thing to complicate your decision of how to spend Thursday evening.) Pianist Dr. Ryan Fogg will </span><span style="color:black;font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">give a recital on 
Thursday, Feb. 22, at 7:30 p.m. in McDonough Auditorium.The program is 
all French music—Debussy and Ravel! Admission is free. </span></font>

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</div><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"><b>The Week Ahead at FUUSM<br></b></span></font></div><div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><font size="4"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">Today, Tuesday, February 20</span></font></p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><font size="4"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">3:30–6:30 p.m., Girl Scout Troop in social hall.</span></font></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><font size="4"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">6:00–9 p.m.</span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">, The Work That Reconnects</span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"> workshop series, session 4, via Zoom (registration required). </span></font></p></li></ul><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"></span></font><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><font size="4"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">Wednesday, February 21</span></font></p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><font size="4"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">Noon, Meditation via </span><a href="https://zoom.us/j/93461686559?pwd=Zm9Wdk1ZbjR0Rm56UGREOG5YZE5uZz09" style="text-decoration:none;font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Zoom</span></a><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">.</span></font></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><font size="4"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">6 p.m., </span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">Men’s Group potluck,</span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"> social hall. George Banziger will host. </span></font></p></li></ul><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"></span></font><p dir="ltr" style="line-hei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or.</span></font></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><font size="4"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">Coffee hour! </span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">Social hall.</span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,0);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"> (Ends at </span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,0);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">1 p.m.</span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,0);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">)</span></font></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><font size="4"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">1 p.m., </span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">Workshop on Conflict Resolution,</span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"> social hall, moderated by George Banziger. </span></font></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">The UU replies, "We welcome Christians, too—we’re very open minded!"
</span></font></li></ul><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br></span></font><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">Dawn Hewitt</span></font></div><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">Office assistant</span></font></div><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">First Unitarian Universalist Society of Marietta</span></font></div><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">232 Third St.</span></font></div><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">Marietta, OH 45750</span></font></div><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">(740)373-1238</span></font></div><div><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"><font size="4">Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 10 a.m.--2 p.m. </font><br></span></div></div></div></div></div>