[Fuusm-l] FUUSM Order of Service, Sunday, Dec. 22: LOVE: What Is Expected of Us?

Fri Dec 20 11:10:18 CST 2024

Please join us at 11 a.m. Sunday in person in the sanctuary, via Facebook
Live, or on Zoom at
https://zoom.us/j/96052465552?pwd=SW1vWituTFlwc01vN2VLMzBQTWplZz09

Meeting ID: 960 5246 5552
Passcode: fuusm2323

Please bring a snack to share for coffee hour. Fresh fruit, veggies, and
homemade contributions are encouraged and appreciated. The FUUSM fridge
still contains leftover crackers, some store-bought cookies, a bag of pita
chips, but not much else, and not enough for a welcoming coffee-hour
buffet. We're counting on contributions!

*LOVE: What IS Expected of Us? *Martha McGovern, worship leader

Doves came a-flying; doves came a-flying; on the little crib they sat.

A gentle breeze that rustles the trees, the plaintive song of a dove,

and as you sleep, sweet dreams may you keep

of a world of peace, a world of love.

We pray the world, one dream we can share,

to walk in peace and know no fear.

With hearts as one, we’ll banish pain, and peace and love will ever reign.

The dark of night soon yields to the light and wakes the morning dew.

As children rise, before their eyes,

may their dreams of love and peace come true.

Lyrics of “Luli, Luli” (based on a Ukrainian lullaby). Original lyrics and
melody by Jill Gallina

Welcome Song “Come, Come, Whoever You Are,” Words: adapted from Rumi;
music: Lynn Adair Ungar

      Come, come, whoever you are, wanderer, worshiper, lover of leaving.

      Ours is no caravan of despair, come, yet again come.

Welcome & Honoring Indigenous People   Martha McGovern, worship leader

Prelude   “Glasgow Love Theme,”   by Craig Armstrong; Randall Kidder,
pianist

Lighting of the Advent Candle and the Chalice

Special Music   “Luli, Luli” (see above),  performed by the FUUSM
Choir, directed
by Martha Webster; accompanied by Randall Kidder

Time for All Ages  I Am Love: A Book of Compassion*,* by Susan Verde, art
by Peter H. Reynolds

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   “Reverie,” by Alexander Borodin

Reflection     LOVE: What Is Expected of Us?   Martha McGovern

*Please rise in body or spirit.

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

Closing Words

Postlude   “The Velocity of Love,” by Suzanne Ciani

Announcements

Facebook Live ends

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

Benediction & Extinguishing the Chalice

***  Welcome! We’re glad you’re here! ***

Thanks to our childcare staff, Owen Cejka, Lela Erb, and Levi Weppler; our
tech crew, Mike Bailey, Ralph Olander, and Meabh (Maeve) Daly; our Design &
Decoration team, led by Jane Tumas Serna; our Coffee Hour volunteers, Elaine
Barr, Jonathan Brier, and Martha McGovern; today’s host, Mike Lang, and
greeter,  Dawn Hewitt; the FUUSM Choir, directed by Martha Webster; our
pianist, Randall Kidder; and our worship leader, Martha McGovern.

If you would like to learn more about membership or participation in FUUSM
congregational life, please speak to Mike Lang.

Announcements

Two Coffee Hour Volunteers Needed

Are you willing to commit to helping with Coffee Hour (just) six times a
year–on the fourth Sunday of even months (Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct.,
and Dec.), beginning in February? It’s an important job! Please talk to
Dawn Hewitt if you’re willing and able to help.

You’re Invited to a Party!

A kitchen-cleaning party! Some of FUUSM’s kitchen cabinets, shelves, and
drawers are disorganized and musty-smelling. Just a few people working for
two hours would make a huge difference. Will you be one of those good
people to help out? Saturday, January 4, 10 a.m. till noonish. Please let
Dawn know if you’re willing to help.

Saturday, December 21: HAPPY WINTER SOLSTICE!! HAPPY YULE!

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   10:30 a.m., Tai Chi reunion. All former students of Darry Ting are
   welcome to come and refresh their practice of meditation in motion.
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   4 p.m., Solstice Watch, Sacra Via Park, hosted by The Castle.

Sunday, December 22: Fourth Sunday of Advent

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   9:30 a.m., Choir practice, sanctuary.
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   9:30 a.m., Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting, social hall.
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   11 a.m., Sunday service, sanctuary (see order of service above)
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   11 a.m., Quaker meeting (MOV Friends), RE parlor

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   Coffee hour!  Social hall. Ends at 1 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 23: Happy FESTIVUS!

Tuesday, Dec. 24

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   7 p.m., Christmas Eve service, sanctuary.

Wednesday, Dec. 25: MERRY CHRISTMAS! HANUKKAH begins at sunset (through
Jan. 2).

Thursday, Dec.26: KWANZAA begins (through Jan. 1).

Sunday, December 29

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   9:30 a.m., Choir practice, sanctuary. Canceled.
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   11 a.m., Sunday service, sanctuary.
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   Coffee hour!  Social hall. Ends at 1 p.m.

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

-- 
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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