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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR NOVEMBER 2, 2014:
NEXT SERVICE: Sunday, November 9: Darkness in a Light-Filled Faith. We are an optimistic faith, and we speak a language of light- including whenever we kindle the chalice, our symbol. Yet the dark too has its place in our religious living. Rev. Celie Katovitch.
NEXT DROP-IN DISCUSSION: Sunday, November 9: The Selma Awakening. Phil Ebersole will review and lead a discussion of The Selma Awakening: How the Civil Rights Movement Tested and Changed Unitarian Universalism by Mark Morrison-Reed, former minister of our church.
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 on the second floor provided throughout the service. 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!
PACT (Preserving A Cultural Treasure) PLEDGES: Don't miss out on the opportunity to receive a tasteful PACT sticker to decorate your name tag and to show your support of our lovely building. Pledges of any size are most appreciated by the roof and peeling window frames! Misplaced that PACT pledge card you meant to turn in this morning? Extras are available outside the church office.
CHANGE IS HERE! Bring your change to church THIS Sunday, November 2 for the start of our change drive. Look for the table in the Clara Barton lounge both before and after the service...we'll cheer as those coins jingle! Funds raised will help to support our church's programs.
IT'S A WRAP! We have closed the books on the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. How did we do? Stop by the finance table in the Clara Barton Lounge after the service on November 2 or 9 to pick up a copy of the 13-14 treasurer's report! For an electronic copy of the report, please e-mail Ann Rhody at [email protected]
LOVE REACHES OUT WORKSHOP: Fri, Nov 7 at 6 pm in the Clara Barton Lounge, potluck supper & workshop to help congregations find the spot where their interests & energy intersect with the needs of the community they serve. Input is vital to this visioning process. Please bring a dish to pass. Childcare will be provided, if you let us know one week in advance. All Are Welcome!! For more information, contact the Communication Committee.
FOOD INGATHERING is next Sunday, November 9. Donations of non-perishable food items will be collected to benefit The Community Food Cupboard on Nester St.
INSTALLATION CEREMONY of Reverend Celie Katovich is Sunday, November 16, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. in the sanctuary at First Universalist Church. A reception will follow the service in the Clara Barton Lounge. Please RSVP to Kris ([email protected] or 546-2826) by November 7.
FRIDAY NIGHT COZY SUPPER: November 21, 5:30 pm in the Clara Barton Lounge. Supper, with a vegan option, is provided. This session will focus on the UUA's sixth principle: The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all. Sign up on the bulletin board in the Clara Barton Lounge, or contact Kathy Russell 585-544-2643 or [email protected]. Your RSVP/Sign Up will allow us to prepare appropriately. Child-friendly activities exploring this principle will be arranged if you make a request one week in advance.
BOOK GROUP: Sunday November 23 AT 12:15 pm in the Adult Lounge. We'll discuss "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline. This is a novel about a search for family which takes the reader on an historical journey starting in NYC and continuing to points west. All are welcome. It would be helpful to have read the book but not necessary. See or e-mail Sarah Singal([email protected]) or Shirley Bond([email protected])
NURSERY: Help is needed in the nursery on Sunday mornings. If you're interested, please contact Carol at [email protected].
GUUSTO (Genesee Unitarian Universalists Together) meeting, Thursday, November 6 at 6:30 pm in the Clara Barton Lounge. Please come if you are able. Meet some of our new ministers. We'll have time for sharing and participate in a discussion of how we want GUUSTO to work in the future. Light refreshments will be served.
PEACE VIGIL: Weekly, Sunday Noon-to-1 PM, at Goodman Street & East Ave. Your choice of peaceful signs to hold, if you will. Just show up or contact Hal Bauer.
OUR (PAPER) OUTLOOK, NOW IN COLOR! The monthly newsletter, often referred to as the Paper Outlook, is available online. You can view it by going to the Learn More box of our website and clicking on the Monthly Newsletter link.
EASTMAN LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES: Beginning October 23, concerts will be held each Thursdays at 12:15. They are free and open to the public.
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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