This Week's Service:

Miracles! A multi-generational service for Easter Day.

 For people of all ages; bring your family and friends, children and grandparents. Rev. Martha Munson and friends.

This Week's Drop-In Discussion: Milk... good or bad? Many people have asked "why choose vegan? ... I could never give up cheese... Isn't vegetarian or lacto-ovo diet healthy and helpful to the planet?" These questions and more will be answered with informative quotes from leading doctors and researchers, and scientific facts from the book, Milk - The Deadly Poison by Robert Cohen. Cohen has researched milk's links to diabetes, cancer, leukemia, mad cow, and heart disease. Today's dairy products are not what our forefathers had! Facilitated by Shelly Adams.

The First Universalist Search Committee is delighted to announce our candidate for settled minister: The Reverend Celie Katovitch.

Please click here for a letter from Rev. Celie to the congregation. For more information about Rev. Celie, click here for her search web site.

Eat and Chat with Rev. Celie Friday, May 2!   

Members and friends of First Universalist are invited to the All Church Multigenerational Pot Luck dinner in the Clara Barton Lounge at 5:30 PM on Friday, May 2nd. Eat and chat with Rev. Celie Katovitch, our candidate for minister! Children and youth are very welcome, and child care will be available for those who wish it. Bring your favorite dish to share. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes are especially welcome. Stay tuned for more details. 

Sign Up for RAIHN Week

May 25-June 1st is our next RAIHN Week, when First Universalist will host temporarily homeless families. To volunteer, please contact Christine DeGolyer ([email protected] or 461-3616).

 If you haven't attended the required training yet, or would just like to know more about RAIHN, the next training session will be Wednesday, May 21st, from 6:30-8:30 PM at Mary Magdalene Church, 1008 Main St., E. Rochester. Training covers the RAIHN philosophy and expectations for guests and volunteers. 

*Rochester Area Interfaith Hospitality Network: helping homeless families achieve sustainable independence

Book Group

The Book Group will meet next Sunday, April 27th, at 12:15 in the Adult Lounge. Our selection for the month is: The Grass is Singing by Doris Lessing Please join us for a lively discussion. Everyone is welcome.

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 APRIL 20, 2014:

NEXT SERVICE: Sunday, April 27: Mystery.What will happen in today's service is a mystery. Rev. Martha Munson.

NEXT DROP-IN DISCUSSION: Sunday, April 27:Through Rain and Sleet, and Now, Gloom of Night. The "US Postal Service," formerly known as The "US Post Office Department," goes everywhere, everyday. That's quite a feat when you think about it!Janus Mary Jones has been a mail carrier since the late 1980s, experiencing dramatic changes in co-workers, customers and, regulations. In this discussion, she will share her stories on "moving the mail" for 25 years.

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!

TAKING THE PLANT(S) YOU ORDERED HOME TODAY?  After the service, you may choose any plant that is not designated to be given to a member of our staff or our Home Congregation.  (Designated plants have the recipient's name on a tag beneath the plant.)  Then please let Becky Elwell know that you have taken your plant(s) before you leave.  Thanks!  And many thanks to those of you who have volunteered to deliver plants to our Home Congregation!  

EARTH WEEK OUTREACH: Wednesday, April 23, 2 pm at First Universalist Church. Discussion of Will Allen's book "Good Food Revolution". Rev. Lori Staubitz will share how Lots of Food is addressing food justice issues in Rochester. RSVP.

THE BOOK GROUP will meet next Sunday, April 27th, at 12:15 in the Adult Lounge. Our selection for the month is: The Grass is Singing by Doris Lessing Please join us for a lively discussion. Everyone is welcome.

NURSERY: Help is needed in the nursery on Sunday mornings.If you're interested, please contact Carol.

THE VERY LARGE, deep red tablecloth that is a gift to the church has gone missing again.  If you happen to see it or know where it is, please return it to the tablecloth cupboard in the Clara Barton Lounge.  Thanks!

WOULD YOU GIVE UP YOUR BED for one night if it could change a homeless child's life?  Car City 2014 - the signature fundraiser for RAIHN - is happening May 3-4at Asbury First United Methodist Church, 1050 East Avenue.  Car City welcomes families, students, youth groups, scout troops and individuals to spend the night in their car, raising awareness of homelessness and funds that will go directly for services to homeless families working to achieve sustainable independence.  You can help your community and support this cause as a sleep-over participant, a parking pass participant (come for evening entertainment only) or a Car City donor.  Participants who raise $50 or more in pledges will receive a Car City T-shirt.  Learn more about Car City, form a team and sign up on line by following the Car City link on the RAIHN website.   Thanks!

SIGN UP FOR RAIHN* WEEK May 25-June 1st is our next RAIHN Week, when First Universalist will host temporarily homeless families. To volunteer, please contact Christine DeGolyer ([email protected] or 461-3616). If you haven't attended the required training yet, or would just like to know more about RAIHN, the next training session will be Wednesday, May 21st, from 6:30-8:30 PM at Mary Magdalene Church, 1008 Main St., E. Rochester. Training covers the RAIHN philosophy and expectations for guests and volunteers. *Rochester Area Interfaith Hospitality Network: helping homeless families achieve sustainable independence

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

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.