[Fuusm-l] FUUSM Weekly Update, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024

Tue Feb 20 13:09:42 CST 2024

A mainstream protestant says to a Unitarian Universalist, "I hear that you
welcome all sorts of weirdos in your church.... atheists, Buddhists,
Pagans…"

The UU replies...... (read on)
*Announcements*

*Please Pledge!*
Please fill out and return your FY2024–2025 FUUSM pledge form if you have
not done so already. Knowing how much operating revenue to expect for the
next fiscal year is critical to preparing a budget! We *deeply *appreciate
your donations, but if you can tell us how much to expect for July 1, 2024
through June 30, 2025, we'll appreciate them even more!  If you did not
receive or misplaced your pledge form, please see George Banziger or the
church lady.

*Honoring Brodie DeLancy*
Those who wish to help out the DeLancy family during this heartbreaking
time of loss are encouraged to send a check directly to the family to help
with expenses. Laura Delancy, 13333 SR 550, Fleming, OH 45729.

*Please Sign Up to Help with Coffee Hour & Cleanup*
The current schedule of Coffee Hour & Cleanup volunteers will run through
March 31. But starting in April, let's try something new: Will you sign up
to help out with Coffee Hour just six times per year?  Please claim the
first or second or third or fourth Sunday of every odd month, or every even
month, and email *dawnbirder at gmail.com <dawnbirder at gmail.com> *with your
preference. (Coordinating Coffee Hour is *not *in the church lady's job
description.) Six times of year on a regular schedule? That's not too
demanding, is it? Coffee Hour depends upon volunteers, and if not enough
people step up, what will we do??  Please sign up!

*MOVCA Film Screening and Discussion Feb. 22 via Zoom*
Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Action is hosting a *virtual* screening of *Atomic
Hope - Inside the Pro-Nuclear Movement*, followed by a conversation where
we will discuss the film and hear what others think about the use of
nuclear energy, on Thursday, February 22, 2024, from 7–9:30 p.m. *Screening
this film is not an endorsement of nuclear energy. *Through films and open
discussions, Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Action seeks to educate ourselves and
others about the pros and cons of nuclear power and other non-carbon energy
sources. The film is an observational Irish feature documentary that
follows a group of “pro-nuclear” activists. They believe we now need to
urgently re-address our feelings on nuclear power if we are to have any
hope of decarbonizing our energy systems before the effects of catastrophic
climate change wreak havoc. Reservations are required for this free event.
To reserve your access to the film and discussion, please visit this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0od-uuqjkrG9TrVkDQhQTe24QuOhuurB6p.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing
information about joining the meeting.

*Gospel to be shown Feb. 22  in the Marietta College Planetarium!  *

Join Marietta College and WOUB for a special screening of the
new PBS series *Gospel* at 6 p.m., Thursday, February 22, at the Anderson
Hancock Planetarium. Before the screening, Dr. David Torbett, professor of
religion, will discuss the role of music in Black churches and the cultural
significance of gospel music. Local singer Karen Walker will perform a
gospel song. Then, stay for a showing of the first episode of *Gospel*,
which explores the rich history of Black spirituality through sermon and
song from executive producer, host, and writer Professor Henry Louis Gates,
Jr. This unique community event is free and open to the public. Don't miss
this entertaining and educational evening highlighting an important art
form with deep roots in both African American culture and our region.

*Piano Recital Feb. 22 at McDonough Auditorium*

(One more thing to complicate your decision of how to spend Thursday
evening.) Pianist Dr. Ryan Fogg will give a recital on Thursday, Feb. 22,
at 7:30 p.m. in McDonough Auditorium.The program is all French
music—Debussy and Ravel! Admission is free.

*The Week Ahead at FUUSM*

Today, Tuesday, February 20

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   3:30–6:30 p.m., Girl Scout Troop in social hall.
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   6:00–9 p.m., The Work That Reconnects workshop series, session 4, via
   Zoom (registration required).

Wednesday, February 21

   -

   Noon, Meditation via Zoom
   <https://zoom.us/j/93461686559?pwd=Zm9Wdk1ZbjR0Rm56UGREOG5YZE5uZz09>.
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   6 p.m., Men’s Group potluck, social hall. George Banziger will host.

Sunday, February 25

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   9:30 a.m., Choir practice, sanctuary. New members are always welcome!
   -

   Today’s Issues discuscussion will not meet this week.
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   9:30 a.m., Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting, social hall.
   -

   11 a.m, Sunday service, sanctuary, with Middle East expert Janice Terry,
   PhD, guest speaker: Israel and Palestine: the 2023 Gaza War.
   -

   11 a.m., MOV Friends (Quaker) meeting, RE parlor.
   -

   Coffee hour! Social hall. (Ends at 1 p.m.)
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   1 p.m., Workshop on Conflict Resolution, social hall, moderated by
   George Banziger.
   - The UU replies, "We welcome Christians, too—we’re very open minded!"

-- 
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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