Join us this Sunday
May 13, 2018
Happy Mother's Day
10:30 am Morning Servi ce: The Dream of Freedom. This service of mostly music and readings will focus on humankind’s dream of freedom, honoring the many groups and people who have struggled for freedom as well as those for whom freedom remains a dream.
—Dolores Da Lomba                                    


9:15 am Drop-In Discussion: Drop-In Discussion Future .  Michelle Yates, Minister of Life Span Faith Development, will facilitate a discussion of the future of the drop-in discussion group. 
Upcoming Events

Stand in Solidarity

Stand with Dolores Bustamante at a vigil on Tuesday, May 8th at 8:00 am, at the Batavia Detention Center (4250 Federal Dr.), as she faces possible deportation following her trial at 9:00 am. Bring signs showing your support for Dolores and your opposition to deportations. Car pools are forming. Questions? See Carole Hoffman.

Mother’s Day Concert

The Pullman Memorial Universalist Church in Albion invites you to celebrate Mother’s Day with Ron and Nancy OneSong on Saturday, May 12th, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at
10 East Park St., Albion. From the performers’ website: Vintage Americana comes alive through traditional country, bluegrass, folk, gospel, western, rockabilly, patriotic and early rock ‘n roll. The name "OneSong" is a reference to music being the universal language. There will be a free-will offering. Come early to tour the historic building and view the Tiffany stained-glass windows.
The Project Team - Book Discussion

Join us in the discussion of Part III of Waking up White; and Finding Myself in the Story of Race . We will discuss Chapters 12-28. Please plan to join us for a stimulating discussion on Sunday, May 20th from 12:15 pm until 1:45 pm in the Chalice Room.
Book Group

Our book selection for May is Sue Monk Kidd's  The Invention of Wings . This novel was inspired by the historical figure of Sarah Grimke, and allows us to use our imagination
while exploring facts. Please join us on May 27th upstairs in the Chalice Room at 12:15 pm for a lively discussion! You do not have to have read the book, your insights will be gratefully received and shared. Hope to see you then. Also for those of you that wish to get a head start, June's selection will be Things Fall Apart By Chinua Achebe. 

Additional Announcements

The Project Team Suggestions

 The Project Team welcomes your suggestions and comments at
UNIRONDACK: Are you looking for a fulfilling, wildly fun, outdoor experience for your young one? Unirondack, a UU summer camp nestled in the foothills of the Adirondack's might be the place for you. While our high school sessions are already full for the summer, our 12-14 and 14-16 year old sessions still have room! Campers at Unirondack live the experience of building a unique, caring, UU community that puts their experience first. Built upon the values of the seven principles, we strive to create a camp community that is intellectually stimulating, welcoming to campers of all walks of life, and gives youth the opportunity to leave the rest of the world behind while they perform in talent shows, paint with watercolors over a wild Adirondack lake, swim and canoe in nature, and let their imagination run wild in theater and music. Email  Director@unirondack.org  or visit   www.unirondack.org   for more info! 
CHURCH LIBRARY AND BOOKSTORE: Books for Browsing, Borrowing and Buying. The First Universalist library and bookstore are open each Sunday during coffee hour.  We have a lending library, a discount bookstore, a free children's bookshelf, a free magazine exchange, and sometimes free books.
UU and You: An introduction to Unitarian Universalism and our church. If you've visited us a time or two and would like to learn more about our progressive church and its many congregational activities and volunteering opportunities, please make a note to join our UU and You meeting on June 3rd. Any questions -- drop an email to welcoming@uuroc.org .
SOS “SAVE OUR SPACE!”: General Assembly needs delegates! It’s in Kansas City this year, June 20 - 24th. Please see Shirley Bond to reserve your space, and check uua.org for program details. Thank you!
USHERS & GREETERS NEEDED: Consider signing up to be an usher or a greeter. Ushers and greeters participate in an essential ministry of welcoming members and visitors to our historical church. If you’re interested, please drop an email to ushers@uuroc.com .
SUNDAY COFFEE HOUR : We need new volunteers!! If you like Coffee Hour, please consider serving at least one Sunday a year. Contact Bill Elwell for complete instructions.
PEACE VIGILS: Join us at Goodman Street and East Avenue for our weekly Sunday noon Peace Vigils from 12:00 to 1:00 pm at the RMSC (Rochester Museum and Science Center). Dress appropriately for the weather and make your sign sharing your views or choose one of many. Questions? Contact Hal Bauer, Springwater Farm: (585) 335-2325.
THURSDAY LUNCHTIME EASTMAN AT WASHINGTON SQUARE CONCERTS: These concerts are held every Thursday through May 24th, from 12:15 pm to approximately 12:45 pm. Brown bag lunches are welcome during the performances, and admission is free. For more information visit www.esm.rochester.edu/community/events/lunchtime .
I MPLEMENTING AN AED PROGRAM ( A utomated E xternal D efibrillator): Your friend next to you has just fainted and is now turning blue! What will you do next? Call for help or "Be the Help?" By taking the A utomated E xternal D efibrillator classes coming soon, your friend might be around to thank you. Signing up is not crucial, attending the class is. We need everyone. For more information see You Tube videos. To be part of the emergency team please contact Janine Casillo via office@uuroc.org .
EMAIL SCAMMING: There have been several email scamming attempts targeting email addresses at the church. Please assume that any incoming email message asking you to send the church’s money (or your own!) anywhere might be fraudulent. Do not reply to such a message, or click on any internet links appearing in the message; instead, forward it to suspicious@uuroc.org and delete it from your in-basket. It will be reviewed to determine whether any follow-up is needed. Thank you!
BLUE RECYCLE TOTE:  The church is looking for help moving the large blue recycle bin to the sidewalk on Monday afternoons, for pick-up early Tuesday mornings. It helps to live or work nearby. Please see Sarah Singal or email her via office@uuroc.org . Thanks in advance! We are keeping the blue tote inside the building until further notice. Thank you.
T o submit an item for "This Week at First Universalist," e-mail   office@uuroc.org  
no later than Wednesday at noon.   
Staff:
The Reverend Peggy Meeker , Minister

Rev. Michelle Yates ,
Minister of Life Span Faith Development

Stacey Xiaoyu Yang , Director of Music

Andrea Lewis , Office Administrator / Editor

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