[Fuusm-l] March 1 weekly update

Mon Mar 1 12:24:59 CST 2021

March Is Women's History Month

Women’s Herstory Month - Moving In from the Margins

Rosemary Matson in a memoir on the Women & Religion Movement in the UUA-

wrote for the UU World magazine following its passage.

“The great fear was that the resolution would pass unanimously without much discussion- and with its passing, delegates would believe that they had accomplished something— like approving motherhood or apple pie— and not really understand that the business resolution on Women and Religion was one of the most important matters to come before them at the 1977 General Assembly.” (Ithaca, NY)

Women & Religion Resolution

WHEREAS, a principle of the Unitarian Universalist Association is to “affirm, defend, and promote the supreme worth and dignity of every human personality, and the use of the democratic method in human relationships; and

WHEREAS, great strides have been taken to affirm this principle within our denomination; and

WHEREAS, some models of human relationships arising from religious myths, historical materials, and other teachings still create and perpetuate attitudes that cause women everywhere to be overlooked and undervalued; and

WHEREAS, children, youth and adults internalize and act on these cultural models, thereby tending to limit their sense of self-worth and dignity;

THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED:  That the 1977 General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Assoc. calls upon all Unitarian Universalists to examine carefully their own religious beliefs and the extent to which these beliefs influence sex-role stereotypes within their own families; and

[Do this at all levels of leadership within the UU Association, theological schools, conferences…

make every effort to: a) put traditional assumptions and language in perspective, and b) avoid sexist assumptions and language in the future.]

Reflection:  Where are we today?

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Worship Service Schedule

Rev. Hawbaker and the Worship and Music Committee are shifting worship planning to enhance our shared participation and engagement, with attention to our in-person service adaptations.   One in-person service will be offered per month.  

Timing will be 11:00 a.m. for virtual service, (which can be viewed on the monitor in the Sanctuary); 12:00 p.m. (noon) for in-person service

(no congregational singing at this time).   Both services will usually be held in the Sanctuary.   Safety protocols will be followed at all times. 

March 2021 Sunday Worship Services Zoom Link

https://zoom.us/j/94822183499?pwd=ZVhkMHZWSnR1bTI5czZWRk1zdFFmQT09

Meeting ID: 948 2218 3499               Passcode: fuusm2323

Dial in by phone from your regional location

By Phone  1-929 205 6099 US (New York)        1-301 715 8592 US (Germantown)

Same Meeting ID (as above): 948 2218 3499            Different Passcode: 772050

(10:30)  Gathering & Greeting          (11:00)  Welcome Slide

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Thank you to all who helped with the meals for the Warming House this past week.  

We have some great cooks in our church community!

Starting in March the hours have been changed to 12:00 to 3:30, Monday through Saturday. (Closed Sunday)

Volunteers are needed for serving and food preparation for each Tuesday from now till May first.  I am looking for volunteers that can provide food 

for about 10, serve and clean up.  It is about a two hour commitment (usually 12:30 to 2:30).  From this week’s  experience we have learned that lots

of sweets are not necessary, and that meat, salad, rolls, potatoes and cornbread are big hits.  If you can volunteer please let me know.

Beth Lepore  shimplepore at suddenlink.net   740 525 1423

This Week at F.U.U.S.M.   

Mon. Mar. 1  Caring Committee (Zoom)
https://zoom.us/j/94822183499?pwd=ZVhkMHZWSnR1bTI5czZWRk1zdFFmQT09
Meeting ID: 948 2218 3499    Passcode: fuusm2323 

Tues. Mar.2 Office Closed 

Wed. Mar. 3    (12-1pm) Midweek Midday Meditation (Zoom & Parlor)
Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/98911407403?pwd=UlRqTzlzZ2ZLalZkVDZTTVZZdTgwQT09

Worship & Music Committee (5pm) Zoom

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81783724553?pwd=cDlEbTQzUGVaZ3NXVUtKdWJYYzNTdz09

Meeting ID: 817 8372 4553

Passcode: worship       One tap mobile  +13126266799,,81783724553#,,,,*0588206# US (Chicago)

+19292056099,,81783724553#,,,,*0588206# US (New York)

Dial by your location 

 +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)   +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)    +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)

 +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)   +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)      +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)

Meeting ID: 817 8372 4553   Passcode: 0588206  Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kzcDWhVs6

Sun. March  7  "Loved Into Being" A UUA Stewardship Service  - 11:00 a.m. Zoom and Facebook

UUA President  Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray has recorded a timely presentation.

Faith in Unitarian Universalism isn’t just an intellectual exercise: it’s heart work. The message from Rev. Frederick-Gray along with vibrant music and storytelling will help us grow in spirit, in courage, and in 

Tech Team:  Mike Bailey & Rev. Kat Hawbaker       

Nursery Attendant  Deborah Lauer is available for young people  (10:30am-12:30pm) *****************************************************************************

Moving Toward New Normal: FUUSM Nursery Open and Attended on Sundays!

For those with young children who may wish to attend in-person Sunday services, please be advised that our dedicated Nursery Attendants will be available from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Sundays, following all COVID protocols. 

Schedule for March: 7th – Deborah; 14th – Deborah; 21st – Laura; 28th – Lela

Go Fly a Kite!!   

The Ballantynes, double dog dare you to fly a kite higher than ours! For every family that flies a kite, The Ballantynes will donate $25.00 to the church. Flying begins March 1st and will end May 1st. On the second of May we will draw for the winner of a $100.0 gift certificate. Take a picture of your family flying a kite and send it to the fuusm email for all to see (and no Gwen and George you may NOT just hold the kite over your heads. You will have to run, let go, and watch it soar!)

    As an extra bonus to the church, if you make your own kite, and get it in the air, we will donate an extra $5.00 for your family's kite outing. You may enter as many times as you like, however: after your first kiting you must donate $10.00 to the church. We will pay for your family's first outing only. You will be placed in the drawing for every kite you fly. Which means if you fly 3 kites, you will pay for 2, and be in the drawing 3 different times.

Area COVID Vaccination Information

Many of our folk have started getting vaccinated, but the work to get “shots in the arms” continues, the rates of infection are still high, and variants of the virus are spreading. Please recall our covenant to respect those who have different perspectives and may make different choices.

Ohio For the latest information on COVID-19, visit coronavirus.ohio.gov.  

Call the Ohio Department of Health hotline at 1-833-4-ASK-ODH.

Marietta Belpre Health Dept.    Call 1-866-395-1588 to make an appointment.                      

(less helpful) Washington County Health Dept.  740) 374-2782   washingtongov.org          

Buckeye Hills Regional Council 740-374-9436   INFO at BUCKEYEHILLS.ORG   

Kara Wright helped me make an appointment   740) 376-1036

West Virginia  If you are a WV resident in need of information or have questions you may call 833-734-0965. 

ALL West Virginia residents, of any age, can pre-register  www.vaccinate.wv.gov.

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FUUSM Office   Access to the FUUSM Office is limited at this time for safety purposes.  Masks are required.   

Please call before you come to the Office (740) 373-1238) and sign in and out each time you enter any of the buildings.  

Use the FUUSM Building Entry Log (bright red folder) in the Office, Sanctuary & Social Hall.  

If you have announcements for the weekly update you can e-mail fuusm at suddenlinkmail.com  

Office Hours:  Chris Keller (M. W. Thurs. & Fri. 10:00am - 1:00pm).  

Rev. Kathryn Hawbaker (937) 470-4151 (mobile).  Available by appointment, but not Tuesdays (Day Off) or Thur. (Study & Service)

Looking Ahead

April 4   Easter In-person Service in the Sanctuary with Rev. Kathryn Hawbaker

11:00 a.m. on Zoom and Facebook

• Easter Egg Hunt in the Courtyard after the service

11:00 a.m. on Zoom and Facebook

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FUUSM Annual Meeting:  Sunday, April 25, 2021  11am Chalice Lighting & Business Agenda.

Annual Reports due April 1, 2021

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