Service Auction

It's coming sooner than you think...the church's service auction!

Our auction is on February 2,  but the action will start well before that.  Online and hard copy donation forms will be available as of January 1.  Please think about what you might offer to make our auction fun and successful, and mark your calendars for February 2!  

Please contact Ann Rhody ([email protected]) if you have questions.

This Week at First Universalist

Thank you for keeping us updated, both when you schedule events and when you need to cancel one!  Please continue to do so. Send news of your events to [email protected]; or call 546-2826.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR DECEMBER 29, 2013:

NEXT SERVICE: Sunday, January 5: Fire Communion Service: Join us the first Sunday in January for our annual Fire Communion Service. This service is a time of reflection about a year that has passed and a time of renewal for the new tear that we are entering. Patti Goodwin ad Tom Williams.

NEXT DROP-IN DISCUSSION: Sunday, January 5: Trans-Pacific Partnership.  The United States is in secret negotiations with 11 other nations for a far-reaching trade agreement that its critics say is a corporate wish list.  Phil Ebersole will provide background and lead a discussion.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Kids ages four and older join us every week in the sanctuary for the first portion of our worship service. Children's Worship begins after the Message for All Ages.  Nursery care for babies and younger children is provided throughout the service on the second floor.  We also have seating in our second floor foyer, where parents can hold their little ones and listen to the service via speaker.

ARE YOU NEW TO FIRST UNIVERSALIST?  Have you come a few times and want to find out more about Unitarian Universalism and our congregation?  Then stop by the Welcome Table  in the Clara Barton Lounge during coffee hour.  You'll find friendly folks there every Sunday who are eager to talk with you!

LUUNCH BUUNCH: Sunday, January 26, 12:30pm. Sultan Lebanese Restaurant at 1659 Mt. Hope. Hope to see you there!

JANUARY ADULT RE: "The Source of Human Good" by Henry Nelson Wieman; Wed, Jan 8, 15 and 22. Register before December 27. For more info, please see http://uuroc.org/religiouseducation/adult-education/

IT'S COMING SOONER THAN YOU THINK...THE CHURCH'S SERVICE AUCTION! Our auction is on February 2,  but the action will start well before that.  Online and hard copy donation forms will be available as of January 1.  Please think about what you might offer to make our auction fun and successful, and mark your calendars for February 2!  Please contact Ann Rhody ([email protected]) if you have questions.

OH, WHAT A TANGLED WEB, PART 2: In January, Membership would like your help in tidying up the name tag boards. Look for your name tag in the lounge according to the following schedule:

January 5     S -Z

January 12   M - R

January 19   G - L

January 26    A - Z

If you are not in church on your Sunday, fret not!  Just look for it in the lounge when you return. Thank you in advance for your help.

HELP IS NEEDED in the nursery Sundays. If you're interested, please contact Carol Williams at [email protected].

EASTMAN LUNCHTIME CONCERTS: Concerts are held on Thursdays in the sanctuary from 12:15 to 12:45, are free, and open to the public.  Concerts will resume Thursday, January 9.

A CARING COMMITTEE REMINDER: When a family member enters the hospital, needs emergency meals, needs transportation to church, or wants home visits; please contact Ruth Fitzgerald [email protected] 225-0555,or Eileen Fernandez, [email protected].

HEARING LOOP IN SANCTUARY: Please use the T setting on your hearing aid or see an usher for a receiver.