[Fuusm-l] weekly update 030821

Mon Mar 8 12:23:14 CST 2021

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 1-929 205 6099 (NY)        1-301 715 8592 (Germantown, PA)

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

(10:30)  Time of Gathering & Greeting         (11:00)  Welcome Slide and Facebook Live Streaming begins.

Spring Worship Service Schedule

Rev. Hawbaker and the Worship & Music Committee are shifting the focus of worship planning to enhance our shared participation and engagement, with attention to our in-person service adaptations.

At least one in-person service will be offered each month, some with on-site activities at Noon.  Timing will be 11:00 am for virtual service, (which can be viewed on the TV monitor in the Sanctuary);  Greeters needed.

12:00 pm (Noon) for in-person service activity (no congregational singing at this time).   

Safety protocols will be followed at all times. 

Women’s Herstory Month - Moving In from the Margins

Featured Book @ UUA InSpirit Bookstore

Modern HERstory            Stories of Women and Nonbinary People Rewriting History

An inspiring and radical celebration of 70 women, girls, and gender nonbinary people 

who have changed—and are still changing—the world.

ETHEL GUTHRIE - Feb.1904-Jan 23-2000  Ethel received her Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees at the Ohio State University.  She taught English for 40 years.  She was very active in many education programs.  Mrs. Guthrie served as Ohio Division Treasurer and President of the American Association of University Women.  Her founding of the Marietta Chapter of the American Field Service brought many interesting foreign young people to Marietta and provided an opportunity for local youths to

go abroad.  She was an active member of FUUSM.  Ethel passed away January 23, 2000 and is buried

in Mound Cemetery (there is a large file of Ethel’s activism in the office.)

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

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

Mon. Mar. 8  Board of Trustees (6:45pm - Main Zoom Link)
Tues. Mar. 9  Office Closed 

Wed. Mar. 10  (12-1pm) Midweek Midday Meditation (Zoom & Parlor) 

https://zoom.us/j/98911407403?pwd=UlRqTzlzZ2ZLalZkVDZTTVZZdTgwQT09

Committee on Ministries  (1-2pm)

(Ron Rees, John Kidd, Nina Redd & Rev. Hawbaker)  Main Zoom Link & Parlor.

(2nd Wed)  Women’s Group (7pm) Main Zoom Link  

Since this is women's history month, bring an anecdote about a woman from history 

(any history) to share. And of course, we will check in as usual.

This weekend is the Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee, commemorating Civil Rights Justice Work 

Free Meal to All - Sat. March 20, 2021   (11-1pm)

Curbside  Take Out from First UU Society of Marietta  232 Third St (at Putnam St.)

Provided by Angelsplusone and Water View Pointe Care Center  (Charlie & Dennis Lumbatis).

Next Sunday March 14 - The Hidden Spirituality of Men. FUUSM Men’s Group

Daylight Savings Time Change

Tech Team:  Mike Bailey & Rev. Kat Hawbaker     

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 & 14th – Deborah; 21st – Laura; 28th – Lela.

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Pledge Drive Time!  Thank-you for your support.

Our goal of raising $120,000 was considered to be a reasonable one, but we can’t make it without you.  

Great thanks to all those who have already submitted their pledge forms (some included payments as well).  

The Pledge Team-George Banziger, Karen Binkley, and Christina Thrasher will be calling our members/friends who we haven’t heard from as of yet. However, if there is a specific reason you are unable to make a pledge at the time, please let us know. Any questions or concerns, please call Karen Binkley at 740-350-2209.  

Thanks Again!  

Looking Ahead

Sun. March 21  Investing in Other People  UU Women (past & present)  Annie Warmke & Suzyn Mills

          Seed Blessing with Rev. Kat @ Noon in the Courtyard, celebrating the Spring Equinox.

Rev. Dr. Sofia Betancourt - first woman to serve as president of the UUA.

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

(11am)-Zoom & Facebook - (Noon) All Ages Easter Egg Hunt in the Courtyard after the service

FUUSM Annual Meeting:  Sunday, April 25, 2021  Live & on Zoom  (Not Facebook)

11am Chalice Lighting & Business Agenda.         Annual Reports due April 1, 2021

FUUSM  Happenings   

Ballantyne Snowperson Challenge Spring is on the way, but the challenge continues until April 1.

Many wonderful entries have helped to warm our hearts and community and raised over $500 for the current budget.  Reminder to send your $10 check of support to FUUSM for additional scupltures, and share the photos.

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 ends 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 list for all to see - 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 pay for 2, and be in the drawing 3 times.

The Cherish ALL Life Project – 

Members and friends of all ages:You are invited to make a mini movie on your phone to investigate this years’ theme question:  How can we be mindful and authentic in cherishing all life?  I am asking members and friends to make a short movie. So we as viewers experience the life of the one who creates the movie. Photos are welcome and will be in the final product but try a short movie.  It’s not about being perfect. It’s about the joy and love for ALL life. Spring is coming and just the anticipation brings hope and joy.  

Then send it to me – Jane Tumas-Serna (jtumas-serna at hollins.edu)

Come Help with the Warming House Project      

Located at 312 Front Street, the former parsonage beside the First Congregation Church in Marietta. 

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

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 til May first.  It is about a two hour commitment (usually 12:30 to 2:30).  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

Area COVID Vaccination Information  

Please recall our covenant to respect those who have different perspectives and may make different choices.

Some 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. Some people are having a hard time getting registered and securing an appointment.  Keep trying!   More vaccines are being provided.                                                                                                                           

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. 

Memorial Health System is providing vaccinations on the weekends.

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

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

Buckeye Hills Regional Council (7400 374-9436    (Kara Wright helped with an appt.)  (740) 376-1036)

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

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

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