[Fuusm-l] FUUSM Order of Service, Sunday, December 4, 2022

Fri Dec 2 12:14:41 CST 2022

Second Sunday of Advent: Peace

Ribbon Tree

Please join us live in the sanctuary at 11 a.m., on Facebook, or on Zoom, at https://zoom.us/j/94822183499?pwd=ZVhkMHZWSnR1bTI5czZWRk1zdFFmQT09

Meeting ID: 948 2218 3499 Passcode: fuusm2323

COVID guidelines: Both Washington County, OH, & Wood County, WV, are areas of low COVID transmission, so masks are optional. We ask that you continue to sign in on Sunday mornings, and notify the FUUSM Office if you test positive in the next few days, so we can alert other attendees.

“Joy is the happiness that doesn’t depend on what happens.” —Brother David Steindl-Rast

“Joy is the simplest form of gratitude.”  —Karl Barth

Order of Service

Welcome                                                                     Rev. Kathryn E. Hawbaker

Acknowledging Native Lands       ”’Twas in the Moon of Wintertime”           

257 in Singing the Living Tradition                        Words by Jean de Brébeuf

Prelude         “People, Look East”                                         Traditional French carol, Randall Kidder, pianist

Chalice Lighting

Opening Hymn  “Deck the Hall with Boughs of Holly”              Old Welsh carol

            235 in Singing the Living Tradition

FUUSM Affirmation

  We, the members and friends of the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Marietta

  Support the free and disciplined search for truth as the center of religious community and encourage an acceptance of pluralistic views;

  Recognize our Judeo-Christian heritage, as well as other traditions, and seek lasting values and new insights;

  Affirm, defend and promote the equality, worth and dignity of every person;

  Strive for a world community of love, justice, and peace;

  Support the democratic process and mutual respect in all human relationships;

  Cherish the universe and its resources and recognize the unity of all life.  

Time for All Ages     JOY!

Sending Song  “Seize Joy”                    (Kids can go downstairs for activities.) 

Reach out your hand, joy is passing by (3x)

Singing glory hallelujah, Joy is passing by.

Offertory   ”’Twas in the Moon of Wintertime”                       Canadian Huron carol 

Ritual of Adding Ribbons to the Tree  (congregation)

Closing Hymn   “Joy to the World”                                             Isaac Watts, words; Methodist Collection of Tunes, music

            245 in Singing the Living Tradition        

Postlude     “Deck the Hall with Boughs of Holly”              Old Welsh carol

Facebook ends

Wheel of Life ~ Joys & Sorrows    (Zoom participants are invited to share, too.)

Spoken Announcements

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Childcare is available during the service, with Owen Cejka attending.

After the service, please join us downstairs in the social hall for coffee and conversation. We are grateful to our tech crew; childcare staff; coffee hour volunteers; and to today’s hosts, Darryl and Cynthia Ting, and greeter, Nina Redd, for their support of our Sunday Services. If you would like to learn more about membership or participation in FUUSM congregational life, please speak to hosts Darryl or Cynthia Ting, or to Rev. Kathryn Hawbaker.

Announcements

Animals of the Earth: Collecting donations for the Humane Society throughout December in the social hall. Also, bring stuffed animals to loan for our display. 

Saturday, December 3, 11 a.m: Caring Committee holiday mug assembly, RE parlor. 

Today

  a.. 9:30 a.m., Today’s Issues in the RE building parlor and on Zoom, at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8583258484?pwd=RFdJUGZOZkU4THArWFpnVkllZzh1dz0    
  b.. 9:30 a.m., choir practice in the Sanctuary.
  a.. 5–7 p.m., Coffee hour! Lori Fahn, Krissy Kearns, and Steph Rector serving you! 
  b.. 12:15 p.m., Committee on Ministries and Board of Trustees, RE parlor.
Monday, December 5

·       2 p.m., Caring Committee via Zoom, using the Sunday service link.

Wednesday, December 7

·       Noon, Meditation via Zoom.

·       5–7 p.m., Worship and Music Committee, 5–7 p.m., RE parlor.

Thursday, December 8, Bodhi Day (Buddhism)

Saturday, December 10 

·       3–5 p.m., Drumming Class, FUUSM social hall. $15 donation recommended.

Sunday, December 11 — International Mountain Day, third Sunday of Advent

  a.. 9:30 Today’s Issues discussion in the RE Building parlor and on Zoom.
·        9:30 a.m. Choir practice in the sanctuary.

·        11 a.m. Sunday Service, sanctuary: Go Tell It On the Mountain.

·        Coffee Hour! Bruce and Virginia Henthorn could use a helper. You?

  a.. 11 a.m.  Marietta Quaker Meeting in the RE parlor.

Women’s Group Holiday Potluck will be Wednesday, December 14, at The Fields clubhouse in Williamstown. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the potluck will begin at 6. Table service, both meat and vegetarian lasagna, and assorted beverages (coffee, water, a little wine) will be provided. Please bring a dish to share. In addition to check-in, we’ll also share stories that have been guides for us over the years. Please RSVP by Monday, December 12, if you plan to join us. Email Suzyn Mills: suzynmills at gmail.com. Directions to The Fields are in the Confluence, and also on GPS devices. 

A note from FUUSM Board of Trustees: 

Holiday gift donations to the FUUSM staff must be turned in by Sunday, December 18, in order to allow time for distribution before Christmas. Write a check to FUUSM, including a note on the memo line that states “Staff Gifts,” or, use cash. Either way, place it in an envelope also marked “Staff Gifts,” and place in the offering plate on Sunday, or place it in a box/can marked “Staff Gifts” in the back of the sanctuary or downstairs in the social hall; or Drop it off at the FUUSM office or in the mail cubby in the hallway for "Treasurer Ted Goertzel" or for "Steve Meyer, financial assistant." You may also mail a check to FUUSM, 232 Third St., Marietta, OH 45750, but please do not mail cash! For bookkeeping accountability and safety’s sake, checks are preferred. Thank you for your generosity! Attention to these gifting details is much appreciated!  

FUUSM representatives are needed to serve on the Empty Bowls planning committee. If this is your calling, please contact Virginia Mayle at (740) 376-9921. 

FUUSM office hours: Mon.,Tu., Th., Fri. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. (740) 373-1238, fuusm at suddenlinkmail.com or fuusm.office at gmail.com.  

Rev. Hawbaker is available by appointment by calling (937) 470-4151 and is generally in the office 11 a.m.– 2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. 

First Unitarian Universalist Society of Marietta

Our Mission is to nurture a diverse community devoted to spiritual growth and freedom of thought for the benefit of all.

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