[Fuusm-l] FUUSM Order of Service, Sunday, April 2, 2023: Connecting to Our Natural World

Fri Mar 31 12:54:12 CDT 2023

Please join us at 11 a.m. Sunday in person in the sanctuary, via Facebook Live, or on Zoom, at https://zoom.us/j/94822183499?pwd=ZVhkMHZWSnR1bTI5czZWRk1zdFFmQT09 Meeting ID: 948 2218 3499 Passcode: fuusm2323

COVID Guidelines: Masks are optional—but friendly. We ask that you continue to sign in upon entering the sanctuary, and to notify the FUUSM Office if you test positive in the next few days so we can alert other attendees.

Order of Service                  Sunday, April 2, 2023

Connecting to Our Natural World

Welcome Song   “Whoever You Are, We Welcome You”                   Hal Walker

Whoever you are, we welcome you.

Wherever you come from, we welcome you.

Whomever you love, we welcome you.  

Welcome   Martha McGovern, worship leader

Acknowledging Native Lands       

Prelude   Nature Sounds       public domain

Chalice Lighting Words of Annie Dillard         Mark Krivchenia

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.  

Opening Hymn #21    “For the Beauty of the Earth”            Conrad Kocher, music
     Folliott Sandford Pierpont, words

A Story for All Ages  Outside In    by Deborah Underwood, Illustrated by Cindy Derby

Sending Chant “This Pretty Planet” (round)

  This pretty planet spinning through space

  You’re a garden, you’re a harbor, you’re a holy place.

  Golden sun going down, gentle blue giant, spin us around

  All through the night, safe till the morning light. 

Meditation         Mark Krivchenia

Collection of the Offering

Offertory    “Blue Green Hills of Earth” (“For the Earth Forever Turning”) Hymn # 163 in Singing the Living Tradition

         Words and music by Kim Oler

Reading Words of Aldo Leopold       Hilary Krivchenia

 Reflection     Connecting With Nature                                Mark Krivchenia 

 Closing Hymn #1064       “Blue Boat Home”                 Peter Mayer, words; Roland Hugh Prichard, music; adapted by Peter Mayer

Announcements       Martha McGovern

(Facebook Live ends)

Joys and Sorrows   (Zoom participants are invited to share, too.)

Benediction Words of Wendell Berry         Mark Krivchenia

Postlude    “I Put My Roots Down”     Beautiful Chorus

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Welcome! We’re glad you’re here!

  a.. Lela Erb and Owen Cejka will provide childcare during the service.
  b.. We are grateful to our childcare staff; our pianist, Randall Kidder; our tech crew, Mike Bailey and Ralph Olander; our coffee hour volunteers; today’s hosts, Darryl and Cynthia Ting, and greeter, Anita Newhart; our minister, Rev. Kathryn Hawbaker; and to those who planned and participated in today’s service: Mark Krivchenia, Martha McGovern, and Hilary Krivchenia.
  c.. If you would like to learn more about membership or participation in FUUSM congregational life, please speak to today’s hosts during Coffee Hour.
Announcements

Today: Last day to RSVP for Friday’s Circle Supper! Contact Dawn Hewitt.

  a.. 9:30 a.m. Today’s Issues discussion, RE parlor and via Zoom; NO CHOIR PRACTICE today!
  b.. 11 a.m. Sunday service (see above).
  c.. Coffee hour! Please join us downstairs in the social hall. Martha McGovern, Cathy Rees, and Annie Warmke, at your service!
  d.. 12:15 p.m., Committee on Ministries, RE building parlor.
Monday, April 3 

  a.. 2 p.m., Caring Committee via Zoom.
Tuesday, April 4, 3:30-6:30 p.m., Girl Scout troop meets in social hall.

Wednesday, April 5

  a.. Noon, meditation via Zoom.
  b.. 5 p.m., Worship & Music Committee, RE building parlor. 
Saturday, April 8 

  a.. 6 p.m. Circle Supper potluck, hosted by the FUUSM Board of Trustees, social hall.
Sunday, April 9, Easter

  a.. 9:30 a.m., Today’s Issues discussion, RE parlor; Choir practice, sanctuary.
  b.. 11 a.m., Sunday service, sanctuary.
  c.. 11 a.m., MOV Friends (Quaker) meeting, RE parlor.
  d.. Coffee Hour! Social hall. 
  e.. Easter Egg Hunt, courtyard.
  f.. 1 p.m., Social Justice Forum with Callie Lyons, FUUSM social hall. 
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 generally in the office Mon., Wed., and Friday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Appointments available by text or phone at (937) 470-4151, or via email to revkatgreen at gmail.com. 

 Dawn Hewitt
Office assistant
First Unitarian Universalist Society of Marietta, Ohio
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