2014-15 Budget

The finance team is beginning to develop the 2014-2015 budget.  Do you have ideas or input?  Is your committee planning something special that will require a change in funding?  If there is anything you'd like to let us know, please contact Ann Rhody ([email protected]) or any member of the finance team by the end of February.

Save the Date

There will be a special congregational meeting Sunday, March 16, in the sanctuary following the service. This meeting be in regard to the roof repair project.  More details will be coming.

Roc Mass Mob

"Move over flash mobs in the mall, Catholics in western New York are pioneering the "Mass Mob," and it's getting attention in a big way. But double check to make sure that the Mass Mob's destination in your area is actually a Catholic Mass. Why? Well, over in neighboring Rochester, the ROC Mass Mob's first destination is...the First Universalist Church" on Sunday, March 9, at 10:30 am. 

"The ROC Mass Mob is the project of two guys who've been exploring and sharing the church architecture of upstate New York at Exploring the Burned Over District."*  

To read more, click here.   

* Excerpts taken from  http://www.ncregister.com/blog/pjsmith/catholic-mass-mobs-a-new-hot-trend 

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 FEBRUARY 23, 2014:

NEXT SERVICE: Sunday, March 2: TBA

NEXT DROP-IN DISCUSSION: Sunday, March 2: Open forum 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!

2014-15 BUDGET: The finance team is beginning to develop the 2014-2015 budget.  Do you have ideas or input?  Is your committee planning something special that will require a change in funding?  If there is anything you'd like to let us know, please contact Ann Rhody ([email protected]) or any member of the finance team by the end of February.

LADIES WHO LUNCHwill be getting together for lunch and fellowship on Thursday, March 6th, at noon at the White Swans Asia Cafe, located at 798 South Clinton Avenue.  If you would like to have a seat at the table, please let Marti Eggers know by Sunday, March 2nd.  Thanks!

SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: Sunday, March 16, in the sanctuary following the service. This meeting be in regard to the roof repair project.  More details will be coming.

STEWARDSHIP 2014 GIFT- Generously Investing for Tomorrow. What do you invest in?  We suggest an investment in:  UU's downtown GEM-First Universalist Church!  Stewardship Sunday is April 6.  Stay tuned for more about how to make YOUR investment!!

PRINTED DIRECTORY: It's been some time since a printed directory has been published.  Before we do so, we want to be sure the information is accurate. We would like you to confirm, correct, or add your information by the end of February. Look for our master copy, along with directions, in the Clara Barton Lounge. Thanks for your help.

DISTRICT ASSEMBLY 2014: MARCH 28-29, ERIE PA: A  joint effort with the Ohio-Meadville District and the St. Lawrence District. District Assembly will take place at the Avalon Hotel and Convention Center, Erie, PA. Among our attendees, two may be designated as official delegates. If you would like to serve in this capacity, please contact Tom Williams at [email protected] 

TRAIN FOR RAIHN* If you're curious about RAIHN, consider attending the training session Monday, March 3d, 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Glory Worship Center, 4409 Lake Ave in Charlotte. The session will cover how RAIHN works, why it's needed, who are the families we serve, and what you need to know to volunteer. For more information, contact Chris DeGolyer at 461-3616 or [email protected], or check the RAIHN website at www.raihn.org. *Rochester Area Interfaith Hospitality Network: Keeping families together, bringing families home

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.