Join us this Sunday
July 15, 2018


10:00 am Morning Servi ce:   How Many Unexcused Absences Should We Allow? We all move through the world in our own bubble. From our limited perspective, we think we understand the world, and how it works. But do we? Is my neighbor’s world the same as my world? We can all be more compassionate if we are willing to pop our bubbles.
—Peter House, Summer Minister

Drop-In Discussion: The Road to Character. What do St. Augustine, George Eliot, and Dwight Eisenhower have in common? They all appear as exemplars of what it means to be a person of character in David Brooks' 2015 study. Lew Ward-Baker will follow up on his recent discussion of the book.

Upcoming Events

AED TRAINING

A brand new Phillips HeartStart AED has been purchased by our First Universalist congregation and is mounted in the area between the sanctuary and the Clara Barton Lounge, near the administrator's office. It is labeled “AED”. Please join us for classes in using the AED and saving a life on the following dates: July 15, 22, August 12, 19, and September 2, 9, or 16. You can participate in an American Heart Association class led by instructor Kate Fleury, RN, BSN. The classes will be held in the sanctuary at 12:30 PM on Sundays after church. You will learn basic CPR and use of an AED so you can be a more prepared hero. There is no written test to receive a certificate of attendance!
Sign up for the Pride Parade

A table for sign-up will be in the Clara Barton Lounge. Make a commitment to walk in the Pride Parade on Saturday, July 21, behind our First Universalist banner. This human rights battle is far from over. Show your support and be a part of the Parade!

From the Caring Committee

Bill Hickok is at St. John's Home, 150 South Avenue, Rochester, NY. 14620. Bill would like to receive cards and visits and Jane would appreciate calls from old friends. While visiting please encourage Bill to drink fluids. Supper visits would be most welcome.

Reach out to Jessie Werner at The Hurlbut, 1177 E. Henrietta Rd., Rm. 73A, Rochester, NY 14623. She would appreciate cards and visits.

Eleanor Siegfried is at Highland Hospital and will be placed in a skilled nursing home very soon. Her cast has been removed and she is recovering well.

Also, cards and calls are welcomed by Robert Doane, who is home from rehabilitation at 58 Merchants Road, Rochester, NY 14609, (585) 288-1643.

Additional Announcements

OUR BEAUTIFUL SANCTUARY PIANO: Our piano is provided by the Eastman School of Music, as we are the hosts of the Thursday lunchtime concerts during the year. This summer, the piano will be undergoing some maintenance and repair. When the Eastman piano is unavailable, we will be using an electronic instrument provided by a church member. Thanks to Eastman, and to church friends for their efforts to keep the music going during summer services!
 PROJECT TEAM SUGGESTIONS:  The Project Team welcomes your suggestions and comments at pt-suggestions@uuroc.org. 
ORGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Nathan Laube, co-chair of the OHS 2018 Convention and assistant professor of organ at the Eastman School of Music, along with graduate student Margaret-Mary Owens, will orchestrate the presentation of the Hope Jones OHS Citation Award in conjunction with the 2018 convention ( 7/29 - 8/3 ). Watch for details.
CHURCH LIBRARY & BOOKSTORE SUMMER HOURS: The church library and bookstore is closed through August 26 but will open July 15 and August 19. We will resume our regular weekly schedule again starting September 2.
SUMMER READING: FIAC and the Project Team recommend When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir, by Patrisse Khan-Cullors and Asha Bandele (available in the church library ONLY on July 15 and August 19).
T o submit an item for "This Week at First Universalist," e-mail   office@uuroc.org  
no later than Wednesday at noon.   
Staff:
Peter House , Summer Minister

Rev. Michelle Yates ,
Minister of Life Span Faith Development

Director of Music

Andrea Lewis , Office Administrator / Editor

150 S. Clinton Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604 | (585) 546-2826 | office@uuroc.org