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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MAY 4, 2014:
NEXT SERVICE: Sunday, May 11: And They Said...A service for Mother's Day, "working women", old broads, their children -and much more. Rev. Martha Munson.
NEXT DROP-IN DISCUSSION: Sunday, May 11: Animal Contradictions by Kimberly Finch. In the Fall 2013 UU World, Kimberly Finch subtitles her article "How Unitarian Universalism can help us sort out our place in the animal world." Later in her article, she writes, "It's not our relationship with animals we need to rethink. We are animals." Join David Damico as he facilitates a discussion on this article. It is available online at <http://tinyurl.com/kekmp6n>.
A SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING will be held TODAY immediately following the service to vote to call Rev. Celie Katovitch as our new settled minister.
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!
FOOD INGATHERING is next Sunday. Donations of non-perishable food items will be collected to benefit The Community Food Cupboard on Nester Street. There is a particular need for canned vegetables, soup, and mac & cheese.
SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY: The 2014 Spring Clean-up Day has been scheduled for Saturday May 17, starting at 9:00 AM. There will be all kinds of cleaning, fixing, painting, etc. jobs to be completed. Bring along your favorite tools or products. Breakfast snacks and a light lunch will be provided. Much socializing fun will also be part of the agenda. For more information, contact the church office or Tom Ruganis at [email protected] or (442-2968).
BOOK GROUP: The next book group will be held Sunday, May 25th at 12:15 in the Adult Lounge. Our selection for the month is: Cry Beloved Country by Alan Paton. Should be fun. Everyone is welcome to attend. Contact Shirley Bond or Sarah Singal for more information.
THE FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY have been provided by Rev. David Blanchard in honor of Rev. Celie Katovitch's candidacy.
NURSERY: Help is needed in the nursery on Sunday mornings.If you're interested, please contact Carol.
SIGN UP FOR RAIHN* WEEK May 25-June 1st is our next RAIHN Week, when First Universalist will host temporarily homeless families. To volunteer, please contact Christine DeGolyer ([email protected] or 461-3616). If you haven't attended the required training yet, or would just like to know more about RAIHN, the next training session will be Wednesday, May 21st, from 6:30-8:30 PM at Mary Magdalene Church, 1008 Main St., E. Rochester. Training covers the RAIHN philosophy and expectations for guests and volunteers. *Rochester Area Interfaith Hospitality Network: helping homeless families achieve sustainable independence
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.
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Spring Clean-Up
RAIHN Training