Join us this Sunday
June 03, 2018
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10:30 am Morning Servi
ce:
Being Human, Human Being.
As a unique human being, I have inherited the particular genetic mapping of my ancestors, making me unique and special, one of a kind … or am I? Let’s talk about being human.
—Rev. Sally Hamlin
9:15 am Drop-In Discussion:
Job Guarantee
. How would a federal job guarantee work? Is it practical? Phil Ebersole will make a brief presentation and lead a discussion.
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FIAC Gun Violence Event:
Meet ChaRon Sattler-Leblanc, leader of Moms Demand Action Roc, at 12:00 noon in our Sanctuary. Every day 96 people are killed by guns. When will Congress stand up to the gun lobby so our children don't have to?
COME SEE WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR REASONABLE GUN LAWS.
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Washington Square Park Planning
There will be a community brainstorming and planning session this Saturday, June 2nd, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. about the future of Washington Square Park. It’s being put together by the WSP Community Association and the Rochester Community Design Center and will take place at 3 City Center, 180 South Clinton (next door to the church). We’re hoping to get three representatives there, since we’re a stakeholder and we care about the homeless in our neighborhood. If you’re interested in participating, please contact Rev. Meeker at
minister@uuroc.org
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UU And YOU
An introduction to Unitarian Universalism and our church. This informational get-together is usually scheduled at noon every first Sunday of the month. 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 -- email to
welcoming@uuroc.org
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GRCC Faith In Action Celebration
Come honor Tom Ruganis and Rev. Peggy Meeker at the GRCC (Greater Rochester Community of Churches) banquet, Tuesday, June 5th at 5:30 pm at the Burgundy Basin Inn. Tom and Rev. Meeker are being recognized for their many contributions to First Universalist Church. They will be honored along with others from various faith groups in our community. Let's fill a table in support of them. Tickets are $40, see Becky Elwell for more information.
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Diversity Workshop
“Building Capacity for Authentic Diversity” is an opportunity to learn about practices that can fundamentally change how we interact across cultural differences. The workshop, to be held Saturday, June 9th, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the UU Congregation of Binghamton, will be led by the Reverends Evin Carvill Ziemer, UUA Congregational Life Staff, and Darcey Laine, minister at the UU Church of Athens and Sheshequin. For more information, go to
https://www.uua.org/central-east/events/region/building-authentic-diversity-ny-18
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Annual Meeting
The annual business meeting of the First Universalist Society will be held Sunday,
June 10th
immediately following the service. All members are encouraged to attend. Friends are welcome. Agenda items include approval of the 2018-2019 budget and elections for key positions.
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Train for RAIHN*
Four times a year, temporarily homeless families stay as our guests at First Universalist for a week. We provide a safe haven and tasty meals. To volunteer with us or to learn more, attend our orientation session:
- Tuesday, June 12, 2018, 6:30-8:30 pm, Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 4115 Dewey Ave., Rochester
RSVP to Jen Canning,
coordinator@raihn.org
or 506-9050. Questions? Ask Chris DeGolyer, Marti Eggers, or Sarah Singal after the Sunday service.
*Rochester Area Interfaith Hospitality Network: Keeping Families Together, Bringing Families Home
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Book Group
The selection for June will be the book
Things Fall Apart
by Chinua Achebe. This book is a classic narrative about Africa's encounter with Europe as it establishes a presence on the continent. Please join us June 24th at 12 noon upstairs in the Chalice Room 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, July's selection will be
Behold the Dreamers
by Imbole Mbue.
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CALLING ALL MUSICIANS!
Our summer services will be starting on June 24th, and music for those services is provided by volunteer musicians. Could you be one of them? Even if you have just one piece you’ve always wanted to try to perform, we’ll make a time and place for you to do it, whatever your voice or instrument. Please contact the summer music coordinator, Ann Rhody, via
office@uuroc.org
for more information.
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SAVE THE DATE FOR PRIDE!
The Annual Pride Parade will be
Saturday, July 21st from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Walk behind the First Universalist banner, expressing our moral conviction of support to our LGBTQ friends.
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OPPORTUNITY TO ADD NATURAL BEAUTY TO THE SANCTUARY:
We have enjoyed having regularly added fresh or dried flowers in the vases on the ledges above the pulpit platform for some years. Lyle Jenks is now releasing this "mini ministry" to others who feel so led. On weeks when no one brings branches or flowers, the "Bristoleaf" vases from the Wizard of Clay, given in honor of Joyce and Richard Gilbert, can stand alone as a lovely enhancement of our worship space.
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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 July 2018 convention. Watch for details.
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CHURCH LIBRARY AND BOOKSTORE SUMMER HOU
RS:
The First Universalist Church library & bookstore will be open June 3rd and 10th and closed June 17th because of the church picnic. We will be open only two Saturdays during the summer, July 15th and August 19th. We will resume our regular weekly schedule again starting on September 2nd.
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RECOMMENDED READING:
The FIAC recommends
When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir,
by Patrisse Khan-Cullors and Asha Bandele, now available for borrowing in the church library.
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o submit an item for "This Week at First Universalist," e-mail
office@uuroc.org
no later than Wednesday at noon.
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Staff:
The Reverend Peggy Meeker
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Minister
Rev. Michelle Yates
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Minister of Life Span Faith Development
Director of Music
Andrea Lewis
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Office Administrator / Editor
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Office Hours:
Tuesday - Friday
9 :00 am- 3:45 pm (closed Mondays)
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