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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Martha McGovern is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Topic: Martha McGovern's Zoom Meeting -worship and music committee</p><p class=MsoNormal>Time: This is a recurring meeting first Wednesday of each month, 5:00 p.m.</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Join Zoom Meeting</p><p class=MsoNormal>https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81783724553?pwd=cDlEbTQzUGVaZ3NXVUtKdWJYYzNTdz09</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 817 8372 4553</p><p class=MsoNormal>Passcode: worship</p><p class=MsoNormal>One tap mobile</p><p class=MsoNormal>+13126266799,,81783724553#,,,,*0588206# US (Chicago)</p><p class=MsoNormal>+19292056099,,81783724553#,,,,*0588206# US (New York)</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dial by your location</p><p class=MsoNormal> +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)</p><p class=MsoNormal> +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)</p><p class=MsoNormal> +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C)</p><p class=MsoNormal> +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)</p><p class=MsoNormal> +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)</p><p class=MsoNormal> +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)</p><p class=MsoNormal>Meeting ID: 817 8372 4553</p><p class=MsoNormal>Passcode: 0588206</p><p class=MsoNormal>Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kzcDWhVs6</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Agenda for Wed., January 6, 2021 Meeting of the Worship & Music Committee<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Via Zoom 5:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Chalice Lighting: “Elegy in Joy” [excerpt] by Muriel Rukeyser</p><p class=MsoNormal> Nourish beginnings, let us nourish beginnings.</p><p class=MsoNormal> Not all things are blest, but the</p><p class=MsoNormal> seeds of all things are blest.</p><p class=MsoNormal> The blessing is in the seed.</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1. Minutes of December to be approved.</p><p class=MsoNormal>2. Theme for 2020- 2021: How can we be mindful and authentic in cherishing all life? </p><p class=MsoNormal>3. Sharing: Committee members will bring “anchor readings” for the theme as resources for development of worship services.</p><p class=MsoNormal>4. Moving Forward with Virtual Worship and Return to In-Church Services: What are next steps??</p><p class=MsoNormal>• Providing both in-person and virtual worship services: After much discussion, the committee settled on the following pilot approach, adjusted as needed:</p><p class=MsoNormal>o One in-person service will be offered per month.</p><p class=MsoNormal>o Timing will be 11:00 a.m. for virtual service, 12:15 p.m. for in-person service.</p><p class=MsoNormal>o Both services will usually be held in the Sanctuary.</p><p class=MsoNormal>o Safety protocols will be followed at all times.</p><p class=MsoNormal>o The Safety Committee (in cooperation with the Membership Committee) will provide Greeters and Ushers to implement those protocols.</p><p class=MsoNormal>o The in-person service will emphasize participation/interaction of attendees and will be light on incorporation of elements requiring technology.</p><p class=MsoNormal>o The in-person service will feature Randall Kidder’s live music.</p><p class=MsoNormal>o The first in-person service will be November 22 for Thanksgiving; the Christmas Eve service will be the in-person service for December.</p><p class=MsoNormal>• MUSIC: a) A service called Worshipcast that deals with copyright issues for music. The cost per year is $235. One concern is that the covered pieces are primarily from the Christian tradition. b) Another alternative is purchasing rights to use one piece in perpetuity. For example Emma’s Revolution charges $250 for “Peace, Salaam, Shalom.” c) See links sent by Martha McG d) We will consult with Martha Webster about other alternatives.</p><p class=MsoNormal>• GUIDELINES FOR DESIGNING/PREPARING WORSHIP SERVICE: Martha will prepare a draft and will submit it to Committee members for feedback.</p><p class=MsoNormal>5. Aesthetics Committee -- Jane</p><p class=MsoNormal>6. Correspondence: A thank you will be sent to Men’s Group for Holiday Un-Decorating. (LeRoy McCarty, Joe Baker, Jim Grecni, Mike Lang., Mike Bailey, Ralph Olander, Gary Hamilton.)</p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you notes have been sent to Robin Bozian and to Martha Webster. </p><p class=MsoNormal>7. Reflection on Services </p><p class=MsoNormal>What to continue: </p><p class=MsoNormal>What to refine: </p><p class=MsoNormal>Thematic/coherent: </p><p class=MsoNormal>Spirituality/Faith Tradition:</p><p class=MsoNormal>Life Span: </p><p class=MsoNormal>8. Financial Matters: Kat will check whether a donation was made to UU The Vote. Martha reports that no donation was sent from W & M Committee to EVE. As we recall, the congregation was encouraged to send individual donations. </p><p class=MsoNormal>9. Budget Requests for 2021-2022</p><p class=MsoNormal>10. Choir/Music Update: Suzyn</p><p class=MsoNormal>11. 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. Adeline included information about this initiative in The Confluence for October. </p><p class=MsoNormal>Women’s Group will hold both in-person and Zoom meetings each month. Beth Lepore and Kat will share leadership for the in-person meetings, the first to be Monday, December 14 at 3:00 p.m. in the Social Hall. [Postponed because of COVID situation] Martha and Rebecca will share leadership for the Zoom meetings, the first to be Wednesday, December 9 at 7:00 p.m.</p><p class=MsoNormal>Green Sanctuary has requested a Sunday in April (11, 18, 25?)</p><p class=MsoNormal>George Banziger will discuss the issue further with Men’s Group and report back.</p><p class=MsoNormal>Martha will report as she makes follow-up contacts with the Board, Board of Trust Governors, Caring Committee, Building & Grounds, Membership, BRIDGES, Finance, and W & M Committee.</p><p class=MsoNormal>December 2020 – April 2021: </p><p class=MsoNormal>Projected: February - Jim O’Donnell on indigenous peoples – Suzyn is contact, no specific date yet</p><p class=MsoNormal>February 7 - World Interfaith Harmony Week – Martha is contact</p><p class=MsoNormal>January or February – Monica Jones has not replied yet. Martha will contact again</p><p class=MsoNormal>December</p><p class=MsoNormal> 6 Suzyn Mills – Worship Leader, Martha Webster “Healing Power of Music”</p><p class=MsoNormal> 13 Kat & Martha – “Light One Candle” InterfaithWinter Holidays </p><p class=MsoNormal> 20 Kat – Winter Solstice Spiral Zoom at 11:00, Noon in the courtyard 24 Christmas Eve – “Ring Out, Wild Bells!” </p><p class=MsoNormal>Ringing Bells, starting at 5:00 p.m. and Reverse Parade </p><p class=MsoNormal>Zoom at 8:00 p.m.</p><p class=MsoNormal> 27 Kat – Kwanzaa, a Cultural/Community Look </p><p class=MsoNormal>January 2021</p><p class=MsoNormal> 3 Kat – Fire Communion - Zoom at 11:00 a.m., noon in the courtyard </p><p class=MsoNormal> 10 Kat – Neighbors in Faith, Justice and Service Appalachian Cluster, shared Zoom service</p><p class=MsoNormal> 17 Kat - Restoring Ruins of Generations – MLK Day</p><p class=MsoNormal> 24 Braver Angels – George Banziger + Bev Horstman</p><p class=MsoNormal> 31 Kat – Budgeting Our Time and Treasure</p><p class=MsoNormal>February </p><p class=MsoNormal>7 World Interfaith Harmony Week – Martha McG + others</p><p class=MsoNormal> 14</p><p class=MsoNormal> 21</p><p class=MsoNormal> 28</p><p class=MsoNormal>March</p><p class=MsoNormal> 7</p><p class=MsoNormal> 14</p><p class=MsoNormal> 21 </p><p class=MsoNormal>22 World Water Day</p><p class=MsoNormal>27 Passover begins at sundown</p><p class=MsoNormal> 28 (Palm Sunday)</p><p class=MsoNormal>April</p><p class=MsoNormal> 4 (Easter)</p><p class=MsoNormal> 11</p><p class=MsoNormal>12 Ramadan begins at sundown</p><p class=MsoNormal> 18</p><p class=MsoNormal>22 Earth Day</p><p class=MsoNormal> 25</p><p class=MsoNormal>30 Arbor Day</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Possible Topics and Speakers: </p><p class=MsoNormal>Swap/Share with Charleston UU, Athens UU – Kat </p><p class=MsoNormal>Black Lives Matter (Panel -- Moni, Geroge B, Darryl T, Ted G) – Kat ??</p><p class=MsoNormal>Gospel Music and/or Blues -- Sadie Johnson </p><p class=MsoNormal>BLM and Sumner School in Parkersburg - Peg </p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> </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>