[Fuusm-l] FUUSM Order of Service, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023: Simple Joys

Fri Dec 15 11:56:37 CST 2023

 Please join us at *11 a.m. Sunday* *in person* in the sanctuary, or join
us via *Facebook Live*, or on *Zoom*, at
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*REMINDER: If you enjoy Coffee Hour, please bring a food item to share* .

Order of Service     Sunday, December 17, 2023             Simple Joys

“Give light and people will find a way.”

Ella Baker (12/13/1903–12/13/1986)

Welcome Song #188 in Singing the Living Tradition : “Come, Come, Whoever
You Are,” words: adapted from Rumi; music by Lynn Adair Ungar.

Welcome    Suzyn Mills, worship associate

Honoring Indigenous People

Prelude   “Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele” (“Deck Thyself, My Soul, with
Gladness”), Johannes Brahms; Randall Kidder, pianist.

Chalice Lighting & Advent Candles

Special Music  “A Yuletide Greeting,” words and music by Victor C.
Johnson; FUUSM
Choir, directed by Martha Webster.

Greet Your Neighbors

*Please rise in body or spirit.

*Hymn #363  in Singing the Living Tradition: “Alleluia! Sang Stars,” words:
Mark Belletini; music: Patrick Rickey.

Time for All Ages Amaterasu

Sending Song    “Seize Joy”

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

Singing Glory Hallelujah, Joy is passing by.

Collection of Offerings

Offertory “Alman” anonymous, mid-16th century.

*Hymn #16 in Singing the Living Tradition: “’Tis a Gift to Be Simple,”  words:
Joseph Bracket; music: American Shaker tune.

Sermon  Simple Joys   Rev. Kathryn Hawbaker

*Closing Hymn #245 in Singing the Living Tradition: “Joy to the World,” words:
Isaac Watts; music: Methodist Collection of Tunes

Benediction

Postlude   “Sonata in B-flat Major, L.20,”    Domenico Scarlatti

Announcements

(Facebook Live ends)

Joys and Sorrows

(Zoom participants are invited to share, too.)

Prayer Song “Peace, Salaam, Shalom,” Emma’s Revolution

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Welcome! We’re glad you’re here!

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   Thanks to our childcare staff, Owen Cejka, Lela Erb, and Deborah Lauer.
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   We are grateful to our pianist, Randall Kidder; to our tech crew,
   Mike Bailey and Ralph Olander; to the FUUSM Choir; to our Coffee Hour
   volunteers; to today’s host, Elaine Barr, and greeter, Jonathan Brier;
   to our worship associate, Suzyn Mills; and to our minister,
   Rev. Kathryn Hawbaker.

If you would like to learn more about membership or participation in FUUSM
congregational life, please speak to today’s host.

Announcements

Today, Sunday, December 17

   - 9:30 a.m., Choir practice, sanctuary. New members are always welcome!
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   9:30 a.m., Buildings & Grounds *Committee* meeting, social hall.
   - 9:30 a.m., *Today's Issues discussion,* RE parlor.
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   11 a.m., Sunday service, sanctuary (see above).

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   Coffee hour! Beth Lepore, Linda Lewis, and Betsy Liller, will be
   serving.
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   12:30 p.m., Green Sanctuary Committee meeting, RE parlor.

Tuesday, December 19

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   3:30–6:30 p.m., Girl Scout troop meets in social hall.

 Wednesday, December 20: January Confluence content due!

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   Noon, Meditation via Zoom.
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   6 p.m., Men’s Group meeting, social hall. Joe Baker will host.
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   7 p.m., UUMFE Solstice service online. See Monday’s Weekly Update or
   December Confluence for link.

Thursday, December 21: Winter Solstice! FUUSM Office Closed

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   4 p.m., Solstice Watch, Sacra Via Park, sponsored by The Castle.
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   7 p.m., FUUSM Winter Solstice Spiral Ceremony, FUUSM social hall. Setup
   at 6 p.m.

Sunday, December 24

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   Note: No meetings or events prior to….
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   11 a.m., Holiday potluck brunch! Bring a food dish to share, and be
   prepared to sing carols!
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   11 a.m. Quaker Meeting on Zoom
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   6 p.m., Choir practice, sanctuary.
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   7 p.m., Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, sanctuary.

Monday, December 25: Christmas, FUUSM Office Closed.

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

Rev. Hawbaker begins sabbatical Dec. 29, 2023, and will be unavailable
Jan.–March.

FUUSM Affirmation

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

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   Support the free and disciplined search for truth as the center of
   religious community and encourage an acceptance of pluralistic views;
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   Recognize our Judeo-Christian heritage as well as other traditions and
   seek lasting values and new insights;
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   Affirm, defend, and promote the equality, worth, and dignity of every
   person;
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   Strive for a world community of love, justice, and peace;
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   Support the democratic process and mutual respect in all human
   relationships;
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   Cherish the universe and its resources and recognize the unity of all
   life.

-- 
Dawn Hewitt
Office assistant
First Unitarian Universalist Society of Marietta
232 Third St.
Marietta, OH 45750
(740)373-1238
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 10 a.m.--2 p.m.

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