Upcoming Worship Services
Sunday, October 29, 2017 at
9:30am and 11:15am
"Masks"
Rev. Joel Miller, preaching
Suzy Farrell, Worship Associate
Next weekend: Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 9:30am and 11:15am
Memory Tree Intergenerational Service
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Here are the latest opportunities to stay informed, strengthen
your faith, and connect with the community. Click on the red links to learn more about each opportunity.
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Gratitude, Joys and Sorrows
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Warm congratulations to our Religious Education staff member,
Emma (Kilmer) Hale, who was married to Alexander Hale at Artisan Works last Saturday, October 21.
Heartfelt thanks to
Glenn and Nancy Koch for refurbishing the credenza in the Sanctuary. They are responsible for what will no doubt be a beautiful restoration, which included extensive research on their part to ensure the credenza is refinished to honor its original historic design. We are truly grateful!
We are also extremely thankful to
Steve Brown for his woodworking artistry of a table in Room 224. Great job!
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If you have a concern about a member of our congregation, please don't hesitate to contact
Rev. Tina Simson
at
585-271-9070 x104.
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Happening This Week -
click on the red links for additional information!
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Now Showing in Williams Gallery
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“The Sweet, Simple Things” works by artist and church member Laura Wilder. All are invited to the opening reception this
Friday, October 27 at 6:00pm
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Our Environmental Task Force
is offering an extensive 4-session series which will go more deeply into the solutions we need to pursue to bring down the global greenhouse gas concentration. It starts this
Sunday, October 29, 6:00pm.
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Please stop by the table in the Williams Gallery after services this
Sunday, October 29, to sign a letter supporting reinstatement of this critical funding.
Call for Gilbert Spirit Fund Proposals
: We have posted updated information about the Gilbert Spirit Fund and the new application form on the
church website. Proposals are due by
Thursday, February 1, 2018. Please help spread the word to non-profit organizations in our community with a focus on social justice and/or the arts.
Benefits Boutique
is
Saturday, November 11, 10:00am-4:30pm and Sunday, November 12, 10:00am-1:00pm. Purchase unique gifts, tasty soups and sweets while supporting our Social Justice efforts. Every vendor donates at least 20% of your purchases to our Social Justice groups. New this year, young people can make gifts to give, $3 each or 2 for $5.
As the holidays approach, check your calendar for Thanksgiving Day.
Our Hospitality Team plans to host a festive Thanksgiving Day meal at our church on
Thursday, November 23, 2:30pm. All are invited to share a harvest fest of traditional favorites, complemented by home-spun specialty deserts. Folks interested in providing food offerings to share or volunteering their time and hospitality presence can email
Fritz Lange
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Brighton Food Cupboard staff is already gearing up to provide Thanksgiving baskets to those in need and ask that donors provide stuffing and cranberry sauce in the next two weeks. For questions, contact
Alison Wilder at 585-342-2459.
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Currents Discussion Group
on
Wednesday, November 8, 12:15-1:45pm
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Back in the early days of radio, TV, and no computers, it was possible to have a "national conversation" that allowed people of varying viewpoints to weigh in. Today, with so many sources competing for our attention, complex issues have been reduced to simplistic, polarizing talking points, and public response through polling, etc. is frequently ignored. Is there a way back? Join in the discussion!
UUs Reading Non-Fiction
will next discuss
The Making of Donald Trump
, by investigative journalist and author David Cay Johnston on
Wednesday, November 8 at 7:00pm.
Aging Gratefully
next discusses "Our Greatest Achievements: What are we most proud of?"
Join in the
55th Anniversary Celebration
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f our building and for a conversation with our architect Louis Kahn, portrayed by Lew Ward-Baker.
Next Up at
Café Veritas
is John Gorka on
Saturday, November 11,
show starts at
7:30pm
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Roof Construction is progressing and on schedule. The south parking lot is unavailable for church use. Also note that the back door is to be used as an emergency exit only.
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Coming Soon:
November's monthly worship theme is Surrender!
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First Unitarian Church
220 Winton Road South
Rochester, NY 14610
Church Office is open
Monday-Friday, 10:00am-2:00pm
585-271-9070
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