[Fuusm-l] FUUSM Order of Service, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024: Power of the People, with Rev. Hawbaker

Fri Nov 8 12:17:21 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. We are rich in potato chips and corn
chips, etc.

Power of the People

“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and
endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.”   —Christopher Reeve

Welcome                  Rev. Kathryn Hawbaker

Acknowledging Native Lands

Prelude   “Sympathetic Jasper,” by E.L. Catlin; Randall Kidder, pianist

Chalice Lighting

*Please rise in body or spirit.

*Opening Hymn   “One More Step,” #168 in Singing the Living Tradition,
Joyce Poley, words and music

Responsive Reading “We Need a Religion,” Scott W. Alexander

(See screen) In a world with so much hatred and violence,

We need a religion that proclaims the inherent worthiness & dignity of
every person.

Story for All Ages  Superheroes Are Everywhere,  by Kamala Harris, illustrated
by Mechal Renee Roe

Sending Song “Woyaya,” #1020 in Singing the Journey, words & music by Loughty
Amoa, Solomon Amarfio, Robert M. Bailey, Roy Bedeau, Francis T. Osei, Whendell
K. Richardson, and Mac Tontoh

Collection of Offerings

“This faith of ours has given us great gifts, and it also has given us some
responsibility… to make it available to others. In the [Mid-Ohio Valley],
we can do that best by pouring our hearts and souls and treasure into
making this [U.U. Society] strong and vital.”  —R. Bertschausen

Offertory   “Children of the Human Race,” Thomas Oboe Lee

Reflection      Power of the People           Rev. Hawbaker

Closing Hymn  “We Shall Overcome,” African American spiritual; #169in Singing
the Living Tradition

Benediction

Postlude   “Harlem Rag,” Tom Turpin

(Composed in 1892—one year before the Chicago World’s Fair, when ragtime
was introduced to the world—this was the first published rag by an African
American.)

Announcements

Facebook Live ends

Joys and Sorrows/Wheel of Life  (Zoom participants are invited to share,
too.)

Closing Words / Extinguishing the Chalice

Going Forth Music “We’ve Got the Power”   South African

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

Thanks to our childcare staff, Owen Cejka, Lela Erb, Deborah Lauer, and Levi
Weppler; our tech crew, Mike Bailey, Ralph Olander, and Meabh (Maeve) Daly;
our Decor & Decoration team, Jane Tumas Serna and Stephanie “Squish” Rector;
our Coffee Hour volunteers, Adeline Bailey, Shari Ballantyne, and Beth
Lepore; today’s host, Dawn Hewitt, and greeters, Stephanie “Squish” Rector
and Joey Thomas; our pianist, Randall Kidder; and 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 or Rev. Hawbaker.

Announcements

Staff gifts: A box labeled “staff gifts” is in the sanctuary entryway for
those wishing to contribute to a holiday bonus for FUUSM staff.

Saturday, Nov. 9

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   10 a.m., Leaf Sweeping/Raking/Blowing party on the sidewalks outside
   FUUSM.

Sunday, Nov. 10

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   9:30 a.m., Choir practice, sanctuary.
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   9:30 a.m., Today’s Issues group meets in the Religious Education
   Building parlor.
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   11 a.m., Sunday service, sanctuary (see 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.
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   Leaf removal party (continued, if necessary, from Saturday’s work day)

Monday, Nov. 11: VETERAN’S DAY, FUUSM office closed.

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   2 p.m. Caring Committee via Zoom.

Tuesday, Nov. 12

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   Noon, UU+ Women’s Book Group, Parkersburg Country Club.
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   3:30–6:30 p.m., Girl Scout Troop meets in the social hall.

Wednesday, Nov. 13

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   6 p.m., Women’s Group potluck, social hall, hosted by Judy Segall,
   Carol Garoza, and Susan Henderson. Please RSVP.

Thursday, Nov. 14

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   7 p.m., Choir practice, sanctuary.

Friday, Nov. 15

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   9:30 a.m., Membership Committee meeting, RE Parlor.

Saturday, Nov. 16

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   10:00 a.m., Tai Chi reunion, social hall.
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   11:30–1:30 p.m., private event in social hall (Willa O’Neill).

Sunday, Nov. 17

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   9:30 a.m., Choir practice, sanctuary
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   11 a.m., Sunday service, sanctuary: Appropriation and Desire:
   Reflections on US History; Carol Steinhagen, PhD, guest presenter.
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   Coffee hour! Social hall. Ends at 1 p.m.
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   12:30 p.m., Green Sanctuary Committee meeting, RE parlor.

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

-- 
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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