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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Theme question for 2020-2021: How can we be mindful and authentic in cherishing all life?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>We are inviting committees and groups of FUUSM to be part of (or take responsibility for) a worship service during this coming year. We used this approach during Kat’s sabbatical, and people found it spiritually valuable. As the members reflected on the work of their committee/group, they deepened their understanding of the purpose of their efforts. As they shared with the congregation, we all felt more informed and connected.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Specifically, we are inviting Women’s Group to consider the worship service of November 15. If another date would be better, the Worship & Music Committee is flexible. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Let me know if you have questions or concerns.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Martha McGovern<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Chair, Worship & Music Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><h1><b>After A While</b><b><span style='font-size:24.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></h1><p><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>After a while <br>you learn the subtle difference between holding a hand and chaining a soul<br>and you learn love doesn't mean leaning and company doesn't always mean security.<br>And you begin to learn that kisses aren't contracts and presents aren't always promises <br>and you begin to accept your defeats with your head up and your eyes ahead with the grace of a woman, not the grief of a child.<br>And you learn to build all your roads on today because tomorrow's ground is too uncertain for plans and futures have a way of falling down in mid-flight.<br>After a while you learn that even sunshine burns if you get too much<br>So you plant your own garden and decorate your own soul instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers<br>And you learn that you really can endure, that you really are strong and you really do have worth and you learn and you learn <br>with every good-bye you learn. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=cite-author><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Author: Veronica A. Shoffstall </span></i></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></blockquote></div><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>