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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 of September 2, 2020 Meeting of the Worship & Music Committee<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>In Attendance: Adeline Bailey, Kat Hawbaker, Martha McGovern, Maggie Meyer, Suzyn Mills, 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'> Warmke<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Chalice Lighting (Thanks to Suzyn Mills): Poem by Dawna Markova <a href="https://www.dawnamarkova.com">https://www.dawnamarkova.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> I will not die an unlived life.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> I will not live in fear of falling or catching fire.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> I choose to inhabit my days, to allow my living to open me,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> to make me less afraid, more accessible:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> to loosen my heart until it becomes a wing, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> a torch, a promise.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> I choose to risk my significance,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> to live so that which came to me as seed<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> goes to the next as blossom,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> and that which came to me as blossom, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> goes on as fruit.<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><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 August 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'><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'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The committee members expressed how valuable they feel Randall Kidder’s music has been for morale during the pandemic and how keeping him on the payroll is a very high priority. They also considered how his contributions can be utilized more effectively (e.g., to promote participation in the virtual worship services, to improve coordination between Randy and the designer of the worship service.) Martha responded to Randy’s email. <b>Copy</b> of response will be shared with committee members separately.<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'>Kat will share additional information about a service called <u>Worshipcast</u> that deals with copyright issues for music. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=4 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Financial Matters: <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'>*Jane Tumas-Serna has made a $500 donation to the Worship & Music Committee. She designated the funds to purchase of battery-powered candles for the candelabras in the Sanctuary and for special services, such as the Day of the Dead. If funds remain, she would like them to go toward covering technology costs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>*Dr. Mark Sibicky has been notified that his stipend ($75) for the August 16 reflection has been added to the Technology budget line for purchasing improved A/V equipment.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>*<b>Kat</b> will complete the paperwork for donation of $250 stipend to Washington State Community College Foundation as requested by Rev. Felix Burrows, who was guest speaker on August 30.<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'>Martha Webster is asking for guidance as she plans music for services. The Committee brainstormed some ideas: aim for special music once per month, feature family groups, talk with Jay Warmke and WOUB about coordinating multiple singers on Zoom, be a guest speaker on the healing power of music.<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'>Reflection on Service – Felix Burrows “Speak for Yourself” August 30<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: The interview structure was effective. The option should be added to other <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> structures, such as panel, personal stories.<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=7 type=1><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. <b>Martha</b> will contact Board, Board of Trust Governors, Green Sanctuary, Caring Committee, Men’s Group, Women’s Group, Building & Grounds, Membership, BRIDGES, Finance, and W & M Committee.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>For next meeting, 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='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 <b>[on August 16??]</b><u><o:p></o:p></u></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>UU Vote<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>From Interfaith Power & Light – Democracy Values & the 2020 Election: A Reflection Guide for Faith Communities – Martha<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<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 <b>[Peg – contact Peshka Calloway for October 18, 25???</b>]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>August<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 2 Kat - Lammas: First Fruits of Harvest (Celtic) 9:30 a.m. – Courtyard, 11:00 a.m. – virtual<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 9 “Celebrating 80 Yrs of UUSC: Brave Legacy, Bold Future” – pre-recorded<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 16 Kat & guest speaker Mark Sibicky, Ph.D. The Social Psychology of a Pandemic: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> Conspiracy Theories, Social Anxiety, and Why Some People Won’t Wear a Mask<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 23 Kat & Martha Prayer and Poetry<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 30 Kat & guest speaker Felix Burrows Speak for Yourself (racism and poverty)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>September <b>?? When Launch theme??<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 6 Kat - The Inherent Worth & Dignity of Essential Workers WA - Peg Clifford <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 13 Kat - Positivity in Pandemic (Kristen – artist)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 20 Kat with Annie Warmke Water Ceremony + Autumn Equinox<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 27 Kat - Congregational Meeting “Mindful About Money” <o:p></o:p></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 – Values and Voting {<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 Indigenous People’s Day<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 18 <b>Options:</b> Robin Bozian - National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>video on UUA the Vote, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Peshka Calloway – BLM & Sumner School in Parkersburg<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 25 “ “<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 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 Spiritual Sustenance<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 15 Women’s Group on 2020-2021 theme ??<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 22 Thanksgiving<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><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>December<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 6<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 13<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 20<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<o:p></o:p></i></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> 27<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>