[Fuusm-l] FUUSM Order of Service, April 7, 2024, Membership Sunday, with reflection by Darryl Ting

Fri Apr 5 12:15:57 CDT 2024

 Please join us at 11 a.m. Sunday in person in the sanctuary, or via
Facebook Live, or on Zoom at
https://zoom.us/j/96052465552?pwd=SW1vWituTFlwc01vN2VLMzBQTWplZz09
Meeting ID: 960 5246 5552
Passcode: fuusm2323
Thanks to those who opt to wear masks!
Please *bring a food item to share at Coffee Hour*! Finger-foods are
helpful for the volunteers who clean up afterward. Consider bringing your
own travel mug and opting for a napkin, but no plate or fork (when
possible).

Membership Sunday: On the Journey
Membership Committee member and longtime, dedicated FUUSM member Darryl
Ting will provide the reflection.

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   Adeline Bailey, Membership Committee

Acknowledging Native Lands

Prelude   “Peace,” George Winston, composer;  Randall Kidder, pianist

Chalice Lighting    Love Is the Spirit of This Church,James Vila Blake,
#473 in Singing the Living Tradition

*Please rise in body or spirit.

*Opening Hymn  “There Is More Love Somewhere”  African American hymn, #95
in Singing the Living Tradition

*F.U.U.S.M.  Congregational 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.

Time for All Ages The Best Story   by Eileen Spirelli; illustrated by Anne
Wilsdorf; shared by Elaine Barr, Membership Committee Chair

Sending Song “Go Now in Peace”   Natalie Sleeth

Go now in peace. Go now in peace,

May the spirit of love surround you

Everywhere, everywhere, you may go.

Collection of Offerings

Offertory “The Velocity of Love,”  Suzanne Ciani, composer

Reflection     On the Journey, Darryl Ting, Membership Committee

*Closing Hymn “I’ve Got Peace Like River,” verses 1–3, #100 in Singing the
Living Tradition; words and music: Marvin V. Frey

Reading “The Journey,” Mary Oliver

Postlude   “River Flows In You,” Yiruma, composer

Announcements

Facebook Live ends

Joys and Concerns   Cynthia Ting, Membership Committee (Zoom participants
are invited to share, too.)

Closing Words/ Extinguishing the Chalice Wayne B. Arnason #698 in Singing
the Living Tradition

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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 our Coffee Hour volunteers and Decor &
   Decoration team; to today’s hosts, Darryl and Cynthia Ting; to our
   worship leader, Adeline Bailey; and to our guest speaker, Darryl Ting.

If you would like to learn more about membership or participation in FUUSM
congregational life, please speak to today’s hosts.
*Announcements*
*Annual Congregational Meeting Ahead*
FUUSM’s annual Congregational Meeting will follow the Sunday service on
April 28. If you *wish to add an item, such as a motion, to the meeting’s
agenda*, it must be submitted to Board of Trustees Secretary Nancy Luthy by
April 14: nancy.luthy at gmail.com. Committee chairs, your annual reports are
due to fuusm.office at gmail.com by this Tuesday, April 9.
*Seeking a Substitute Office Assistant*
Dawn will be taking the week of April 29–May 3 off. Would you consider
covering FUUSM Office hours (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 10 a.m. to
2 p.m.)? Just one day, or all four. Answer the phone, print the order of
service, update the Wayside Pulpit, etc. Thanks!
*TODAY: FRIDAY APRIL 5: the 6 p.m. Stitch & ?itch event has been canceled*
because of flooding (and no water or sewer in the sanctuary building).
*Sunday, April 7*

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   9:30 a.m., Choir practice, sanctuary. New members are always welcome!
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   9:30 a.m., Today’s Issues, on hiatus.
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   9:30 a.m., New UU course, social hall.
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   11 a.m., Sunday service, sanctuary. (See above.)
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   *Coffee hour! *Social hall. Ends at 1:15 p.m.
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   12:15 p.m., *Committee on Ministries,* RE parlor.

*Monday, April 8: FUUSM OFFICE CLOSED* (Dawn taking a vacation day)
*Tuesday, April 9: ALL COMMITTEE REPORTS DUE TO FUUSM OFFICE!*
● Noon, UU+ Women’s Book Group, Parkersburg Country Club.
● 3:30–6:30 p.m., Girl Scout Troop in social hall.
● 6:30 p.m., *FUUSM Service Auction tech training*, social hall.

*Wednesday, April 10*
● Noon, *Mediation* via Zoom.
● 6 p.m., *Women’s Group potluck*, social hall. Stephanie “Squish” Rector
and Dawn Hewitt will host. Please RSVP to dawnbirder at gmail.com

*Friday, April 12*
● *FUUSM Service Auction!! *Doors open at 5:30 p.m., live auction starts at
7at the Gathering Place on North Seventh Street. Admission: $15 (totally
worth it!).

*Saturday, April 13*
● 3–5 p.m., African drumming, social hall or courtyard
*Sunday, April 14*
● 9:30 a.m., *Choir practice,* sanctuary. New members are always welcome!
● 9:30 a.m., *New UU course*, social hall.
● 11 a.m,* Sunday service*, sanctuary.
● 11 a.m., MOV Friends (Quaker) meeting, RE parlor.
● *Coffee hour! *Social hall. (Ends at 1:15 p.m.)
-- 
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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