[Worship] Reading for FUUSM 2020-2021 theme -- especially Women's Group

[Shari Miller]

Thank you Martha I have never read this before. I love it.

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From: Martha McGovern via Worship
Date: Sun, Sep 13, 2020 7:59 AM
To: Martha McGovern via Worship;Maggie & Steve Meyer;Annie Warmke via Women;Cindy Brown;
Cc: Martha McGovern;
Subject:[Worship] Reading for FUUSM 2020-2021 theme -- especially Women's Group

Theme question for 2020-2021:  How can we be mindful and authentic in cherishing all life?

We are inviting committees and groups of FUUSM to be part of (or take responsibility for) a worship service during this coming year.  We used this approach during Kat’s sabbatical, and people found it spiritually valuable.  As the members reflected on the work of their committee/group, they deepened their understanding of the purpose of their efforts.  As they shared with the congregation, we all felt more informed and connected.

Specifically, we are inviting Women’s Group to consider the worship service of November 15.  If another date would be better, the Worship & Music Committee is flexible.

Let me know if you have questions or concerns.

Martha McGovern
Chair, Worship & Music Committee
After A While

After a while
you learn the subtle difference between holding a hand and chaining a soul
and you learn love doesn't mean leaning and company doesn't always mean security.
And you begin to learn that kisses aren't contracts and presents aren't always promises
and you begin to accept your defeats with your head up and your eyes ahead with the grace of a woman, not the grief of a child.
And you learn to build all your roads on today because tomorrow's ground is too uncertain for plans and futures have a way of falling down in mid-flight.
After a while you learn that even sunshine burns if you get too much
So you plant your own garden and decorate your own soul instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers
And you learn that you really can endure, that you really are strong and you really do have worth and you learn and you learn
with every good-bye you learn.
Author: Veronica A. Shoffstall

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