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10:30 a.m. Service:
Defending the Faith?
In this first of a series of sermons on our pluralistic Unitarian Universalist theology, we will revisit the symbolism of our sanctuary, including “the guy with the sword.”
9:15 a.m. Drop-in Discussion:
War in Korea?
Phil Ebersole will provide some background information on the Korean crisis and lead a discussion on the possibility of war with North Korea.
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The 2017 Fall Clean-up Day has been scheduled for Saturday
October 21st
, starting around 9:00 AM. If you have ever wanted to volunteer for the church or to just get to know the building as well as other members a little better, this is a perfect opportunity! There will be all kinds of cleaning, fixing, painting, etc. jobs to be completed – something for all skill levels. Bring along your favorite tools or cleaning products. Breakfast snacks and a light lunch will be provided. Socializing and fun will also be part of the agenda. For more information, please contact Tom Ruganis at 746-7796 (cell) or 442-2968 (home) or email to
tom.ruganis@frontier.com
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The first Cozy Night Supper of this church year is a potluck, with program offered by our EcoJustice Group, Friday,
October 27th
, 5:30-7:30 in the Clara Barton Lounge. We will watch a video based on
Drawdown
, edited by Paul Hawken, and then discuss how we can reduce our planet's atmospheric carbon levels and promote sustainability. Sign up on the hall bulletin board or email Kathy Russell at
krussel6@frontiernet.net
. Childcare available if requested one week in advance. Your RSVP will allow us to know how many folks to plan for and just how many three bean salads we will have!
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Our Book Group selection for the month of October is "Saving Faith" by Elizabeth Osta. She has agreed to lead a discussion of her wonderful memoir. Elizabeth is an accomplished storyteller, so this should be an event too good to miss. The Fairport library has a copy as does First Universalist. We will meet in the Chalice Room on Sunday,
October 29th
at 12 noon. You do not have to have read the book, but try to fit it into your schedule as it is delightful. If you have any questions, please see or e-mail Shirley Bond at
bondshirl1@gmail.com
or Sarah Singal at
ssingal@rochester.rr.com
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NYSCU CONFERENCE:
The New York State Convention of Universalists (NYSCU) invites you to attend its conference on
October 20th
and
21st
. It will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Albany. The Reverend Dr. Richard S. Gilbert will be the keynote speaker. We are entitled to send 6 delegates to the convention. Please let Shirley Bond know if you would like to be one of our delegates. Registration information is posted at
nyscu.org
. Information about the conference can be found on the bulletin board outside the church office.
PETER CARDEGNA MEMORIAL:
On Saturday,
October 21st
, a memorial service will be held here for Peter Cardegna, Physics professor at RIT and a former member of this congregation, who passed away September 30th at the Cleveland Clinic. The service will be held at 2:00 p.m.
MEET KEITH KRON:
Rev. Keith Kron, director of the UUA Transitions Office, plays a very important role in our search for a new minister. Please join Keith and the Ministerial Search Committee for his new workshop, Beyond Categorical Thinking--Level II, on Monday,
October 30th
, from 7-8:30 PM at the church. We're honored to be the first congregation to experience this new workshop.
THURSDAY LUNCHTIME CONCERTS:
Eastman at Washington Square Thursday lunchtime concerts begin this Thursday,
October 19th
right here at First Universalist. The concerts begin at 12:15 p.m. and end at approximately 12:45 p.m. Brown bag lunches are welcome during the performances, and admission is free. For more information, visit
www.esm.rochester.edu/community/events/lunchtime/
.
NYSCU CONFERENCE:
The New York State Convention of Universalists (NYSCU) invites you to attend its conference on
October 20th
and
21st
. It will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Albany. The Reverend Dr. Richard S. Gilbert will be the keynote speaker. We are entitled to send 6 delegates to the convention. Please let Shirley Bond know if you would like to be one of our delegates. Registration information is posted at
nyscu.org
. Information about the conference can be found on the bulletin board outside the church office.
TRAIN FOR RAIHN*:
Four times a year, temporarily homeless families stay at First Universalist for a week. We give them a safe place to stay and tasty meals. To join the volunteers who make this happen, attend the next training session on Thursday,
October 26th
, 6:30-8:30 PM at First Presbyterian Church of Pittsford, 25 Church St, Pittsford. RSVP to Jen Canning,
coordinator@raihn.org
or 506-9050. If you have any questions, ask Chris DeGolyer, Marti Eggers, or Sarah Singal after the Sunday service.
*
Rochester Area Interfaith Hospitality Network: helping homeless families achieve sustainable independence
MORAL MOVEMENT MEETING IN BINGHAMTON:
The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and the Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis will be leading a "Moral Revival Mass Meeting" this Tuesday,
October 17th
, in Binghamton. The meeting will take place at United Presbyterian Church, 42 Chenango St. If you can't join in Binghamton, you can watch online via Repairers of the Breach Facebook page
(
www.facebook.com/brepairers
).
MEET THE CITY COUNCIL AT-LARGE CANDIDATES:
Be ready for the Nov 7th general elections! On
October 18th
, from 6 to 8 pm, meet and talk to the 13 At-Large City Council candidates representing eight (8) political parties at the Kate Gleason Auditorium in the Bausch & Lomb Library on South Ave. Sponsored by Washington Square Park Community Association (WSPCA). It's important to be an informed voter.
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To submit an item for "This Week at First Universalist", e-mail
office@uuroc.org
no later than Thursday at noon.
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Staff:
The Reverend Peggy Meeker,
Minister
Rev. Michelle Yates,
Director of Life Span Faith Development
Stacey Yang,
Director of Music
Christina Witkowski,
Office Administrator
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Office Hours:
Tuesday - Friday,
9 - 3:15 (closed Mondays)
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