Join us this Sunday
April 29, 2018
10:30 am Morning Servic e: Failing Forward. In our lives, in our ministries with one another, we learn most from the mistakes we have made. Each one of us is perfectly imperfect. Our failures do not define us, but they certainly provide opportunities for growth, acceptance, and reflection. Rev. Lane will share from personal experience about ways we can fail forward, embracing our shortcomings and eventually seeing them as gifts. 
—Rev. Lane Campbell

9:15 am Drop-In Discussion: Chaos Theory . How can a theory labeled “chaos” help us understand the world? What is the “butterfly effect”? Phil Ebersole will share what he knows and lead a discussion.
MEET OUR CANDIDATE FOR MINISTER
The Ministerial Search Committee is excited to announce that Rev. Lane Campbell is our candidate for our next minister! Please plan to meet her when she visits for Candidating Week, April 28th through May 6th. She will lead the service both this morning and on May 6th. After the service on May 6th, we will hold a special meeting to vote on calling her as our minister. To learn more about Lane, click on the blue link below to visit her website. www.revlanecampbell.com

Upcoming Events

RAIHN* Car City 2018

Have fun and raise money for RAIHN at RAIHN Car City Carnival, from 5:00 PM on Saturday afternoon, April 28th until 7:30 AM Sunday morning, April 29th at St Joseph's Catholic Church, 43 Gebhardt Rd., Penfield. Registration is $30 for adults and $15 for youth. Includes dinner, activities, carnival, optional sleepover in cars or gym, and a light breakfast. To register or donate or learn more, see http://www.raihn.org/car-city/ .

*RAIHN : R ochester A rea I nterfaith H ospitality N etwork: helping homeless families achieve sustainable independence.

Benefit Piano Recital Today

Keith Stott will present a recital of his compositions plus two songs by his piano teacher Leah Murphy at 1:00 pm in the sanctuary. This recital was offered at the Service Auction as item A7 for a cost of $10.00 per person. Many seats are still available. You may pay cash at the door or make your check payable to the church and mark Service Auction on the memo line. All proceeds will benefit church programs. Hope to see you there!

Book Group

The book selection this month is Beartown, by Fredrik Backman. Please join us at 12:00 noon in the Chalice room for a friendly stress-free hour while we ponder some of life's good questions! One does not have to have read the book to join the discussion group.

FoodLink

Are you interested in visiting FoodLink to learn more about their programs? Visit Tuesday, May 1st from 10:00 am until 11:30 am for a tour. We will meet in the FoodLink Lobby, 1999 Mt. Read Boulevard, at 9:50 am. Let Kathy Russell know that you will be attending by signing up on the hall bulletin board or emailing her via office@uuroc.org .

Clean-up / Fix-up Day  

The 2018 Spring Clean-up Day will be Saturday May 5th, starting around 9:00 am. As it is our Candidating Week we will be giving the Minister’s Office particular attention with minor improvements and cleaning. 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. If you have ever wanted to volunteer for the church or to just get to know the building or other members a little better, this is a perfect opportunity. We would love a big turnout! For more information, please contact Tom Ruganis via office@uuroc.org .

Additional Announcements

STEWARDSHIP 2018: Thus Do We Covenant.Thank you, thank you! Most of our members and friends have made a pledge to support the 2018 - 2019 budget.  Look for stewardship results on the bulletin board outside the sanctuary. And if we’ve missed you, it’s not too late! We still have pledge cards available, or pledge online at uuroc.org.

S AVE THE DATE: The Interfaith Alliance of Rochester (TIAR) Annual Event: “Hope For The Poor And Vulnerable: Poor People’s Campaign,” Sunday, May 6th from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618 (note NEW LOCATION). The speaker will be Rev. Emily McNeil, Executive Director of Labor Religion Coalition and Co-Chair of the NY State Poor People’s Campaign followed by a panel discussion and comments from the floor. Free and Open to the Public (disabled access).
INTERFAITH IMPACT OF NYS: Interfaith Impact of NYS will hold its annual Advocacy Day in Albany on Monday, May 7th. The three main issues to be addressed are (1) the Climate Change and Community Investment Act; (2) HALT solitary confinement legislation and (3) access to voting. Meet your representatives and their staffs, work with other activists and experience what democracy looks like in the state Capitol. Visit the IINYS website at  www.interfaithimpactnys.org . A late April webinar (time TBA) will brief participants on the issues. Car pools will be formed. Questions? Contact Dick Gilbert via office@uuroc.org .
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 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 .
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.
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.
LITTLE FOOD PANTRY:  Our Little Free Library ‘Food Pantry’ supplies are running low. Our neighbors in need were very appreciative for the snacks and water that were available for them during the winter months. We are in need of healthy snack foods as well as dried fruits, crackers, puddings, and water. Please leave your donations in the volunteer office. Thank you.
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 recent 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

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