[Fuusm-l] FUUSM Order of Service, Feb. 2: Riding the Roller Coaster of Change

Fri Jan 31 12:08:18 CST 2025

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. Once again, we have
marshmallows, crackers galore, and 1.5 packages of store-bought cookies.
It's better than nothing, but please help make FUUSM more welcoming
by bringing something delicious to share. Coffee Hour depends upon yummy
contributions!
*Riding the Roller Coaster of Change*, Beth Casebolt, guest presenter

Why Change Shouldn’t Surprise Us

“There’s no reason to be surprised by change. In fact, we should be
suspicious of its absence, not surprised by its presence.” —Malcolm Gladwell

Welcome Nancy Luthy, worship leader

Acknowledging Native Lands

Prelude   “Metamorphosis One” by Philip Glass; Randall Kidder, pianist

Chalice Lighting

*Please rise in body or spirit.

*Opening Hymn “Building Bridges”   #1023 in Singing the Journey   words:
the women of Greenham Common peace occupation, 1983; lyrics, English Quaker
round

*FUUSM 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.

Responsive Reading     “Change Alone is Unchanging”    Heraklietos of
Ephesos (see screen)

Time for All Ages    Maybe    by Kobi Yamada;  illustrated by Gabriella
Barouch

Sending Song  “Go Now in Peace”   Natalie Sleeth, words and music

Go now in peace. Go now in peace.

May the spirit of love surround you

Everywhere, everywhere, you may go.

Collection of Offerings

Offertory   “Metamorphosis Three” Philip Glass

Reflection  Riding the Roller Coaster of Change Beth Casebolt

*Closing Hymn  “Meditation on Breathing” #1009 in Singing the Journey words
and music: Sarah Dan Jones

Closing Words

Postlude    “Metamorphosis Four”   Philip Glass

Announcements

Facebook Live ends

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

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,
George and Gwen Banziger and MickiAnne Henkels; today’s hosts, Cynthia
and Darryl
Ting; our pianist, Randall Kidder; our worship leader, Nancy Luthy, and our
guest speaker, Beth Casebolt.

If you would like to learn more about membership or participation in FUUSM
congregational life, please speak to today’s hosts, Darryl or Cynthia.

Announcements

Saturday, February 1

   - 9:30-10:30 a.m., Tai Chi for beginners, social hall (Darryl Ting)
   - 2 p.m., Baby Shower for Lucy (and baby Charlie) Filipow. All FUUSM
   women are invited. Finger-food contributions will be appreciated.

*Sunday, February 2*

   - 9:30 a.m., Choir practice, sanctuary.
   - 11 a.m., Sunday service, sanctuary. (See order of service, above)
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   Coffee hour!  Social hall. Ends at 1 p.m.
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   12:15 p.m., Council on Ministries meeting on hiatus.
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   12:30 p.m. Board of Trustees meets with Beth Casebolt, RE parlor.

Monday, February 3

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   2 p.m., Caring Committee meeting, 2 p.m., via Zoom
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   6:30 p.m., FUUSM Board of Trustees meeting, 6:30 p.m., RE parlor

Tuesday, February 4

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   3:30–6:30 p.m., Girl Scout Troop meets in the social hall.
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   4:30–6:30 p.m., private use of RE parlor (Roger Kalter).
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   6:30 p.m., Shari Ballantyne’s game night, social hall. You’re invited!

Wednesday, February 5

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   5 p.m, Worship & Music Committee meeting, RE parlor

Saturday, February 8

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   9:30-10:30 a.m., Tai Chi for beginners, social hall (Darryl Ting)

Sunday, February 9

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   9:30 a.m., Choir practice, sanctuary.
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   11 a.m., Sunday service, sanctuary: What Is the S-I-Z-E of our Soul?
   Martha McGovern, worship leader, celebrating World Interfaith Harmony Week.
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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.

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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