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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MAY 25, 2014:
NEXT SERVICE: Sunday, June1: TBA
NEXT DROP-IN DISCUSSION: Sunday, June 1: Open topic.
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!
ANNUAL MEETING for First Universalist will be held June 8 immediately following the service. Key agenda items will include approval of the 2014-2015 annual budget and election of church leaders.
ANNUAL REPORT: The deadline for annual reports is TOMORROW Monday, May 26. Kris must have your report by May 26 to insure its inclusion for the Annual Meeting Packet. Please include the names of who will be serving on your committee during the 2014-15 church year. Kris will submit the names of those in leadership roles to the Saint Lawrence District (SLD) and the Central East Regional Group (CERG) based on the information in the reports. Copies of the report will be available on Sunday, June 1.
BOOK GROUP: The next book group will be held TODAY Sunday, May 25th at 12:15 in the Adult Lounge. Our selection for the month is: Cry Beloved Country by Alan Paton. Should be fun. Everyone is welcome to attend. Contact Shirley Bond or Sarah Singal for more information.
SUMMER 2014 CALLING ALL MUSICIANS!!! Have you always thought of singing a solo at church? A chance to play that clarinet piece or show off your harmonica skills? This may be your big opportunity!! Our summer service schedule will start on Sunday, June 29. We have many talented musicians who play hymns and/or provide special music during the summer. Are you one of them? Even if you have just one piece you've always wanted to try to perform, we'll make a time and place for you to do it, whatever your voice or instrument. Please contact the summer music coordinator, Ann Rhody at [email protected] for a schedule or more information.
CHURCH DIRECTORY: The newly updated church directory is finished. You can contact the church office to either get the electronic copy or to let us know that you would like a printed copy. [email protected]
WE ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE that First Universalist called the Rev. Celie Katovitch to be our new settled minster by a unanimous congregational vote on May 4th. Rev. Katovitch will start her ministry with us in August. You can find more information about Rev. Katovitch at the church web site http://uuroc.org/.
EASTMAN LUNCHTIME CONCERTS: Concerts are held on Thursdays in the sanctuary from 12:15 to 12:45, are free, and open to the public.
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY of the UUA will take place June 25-29 in Providence, RI. First Universalist is entitled to three delegates for GA. If you are interested in being a delegate please contact our nominating committee chair, Tom Williams at [email protected] before June 9. For more information about GA visit their web site at http://www.uua.org/ga/.
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.
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