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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR NOVEMBER 10, 2013:
NEXT SERVICE: Sunday, November 17: Why Can't We all Just Get Along? Or, Why Can't We all Just Behave Better? A service about professional aspirations and professional ethics, purchased by John Wellin at the Service Auction. Rev. Martha Munson.
NEXT DROP-IN DISCUSSION: Sunday, November 17: Open forum discussion or topic to be announced.
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: TODAY, 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, mac & cheese, and peanut butter.
BEYOND CATEGORICAL THINKING: Rev. Keith Kron, director of UUA Transitions (formerly Ministerial Settlement), will hold a workshop titled Beyond Categorical Thinking after the service in the sanctuary today, to prepare us for our new settled minister. All are invited!
LUUNCH BUUNCH gathers at Napa Wood Fired Pizzeria, 573 S. Clinton Ave., at 12:15 next Sunday, November 17. We're on the upper level. Parking in rear. Order from brunch or pizza menu. Want a ride? Contact the Gilberts at 244-7403. All are welcome!
FRIDAY NIGHT COZY SUPPER: Friday, November 22 5:30 pm. The topic is based on Principle #2 "Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations". Sign up on the bulletin board in the Clara Barton Lounge.
BOOK GROUP will meet on Sunday, Nov. 24 at 12:15 PM in the adult lounge. The book chosen for this month is, "The View from Castle Rock", by Alice Munro, the 2013 Nobel prize winner in Literature. All are invited to come and join in (or just listen to) the discussion.
THANK YOU, thank you, for a successful Change Drive! The finance team sorted, rolled, and counted coins after the service last week. The result? Almost $600 was raised to support church programs!! Thanks to all who brought in change, as well as participating finance members Lauretta Young, Dave VanArsdale, Paula Marchese, Ann Rhody, Bill Jones, and Dwight Montague.
THANKSGIVING SERVICE: The 139th Annual Rochester Area Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be held Thursday, November 28 at 11 am at Our Lady Queen of Peace, 601 Edgewood Ave. All are welcome.
SCHOOL 7 FOOD DRIVE: Donations of frozen turkeys, boxes of mashed potatoes, boxes of stuffing, canned gravy, canned corn, canned cranberry sauce, canned yams, mini marshmallows, cooking oil, flour, sugar, rice, pasta and sauce, vegetable oil are needed. Please contact Sarah Singal.
THE 4TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOPPE: We're back Sunday, November 24 selling gift items: some repeats (Books from Rev. Gilbert, bookmarks from Mary Louise Gerek). But we need more donations: think re-gift (it's been in the back of your linen closet and never used); think of your own special craft-knitting, silk screening, etc. If you can donate or want to help as a Sunday Shoppe seller, contact Paula Marchese at [email protected] , or snag her at coffee hour. Last year, your generous donations set a new record for the Shoppe and helped us make that line item in the Budget come true.
FIRST UNIVERSALIST RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM could use your help! We have openings for volunteers in all aspects of the program including teaching, program planning, nursery care and certain one-time projects. We hope you will join us! Please contact Charlie Courtsal ([email protected]) if you are interested.
HELP IS NEEDED in the nursery on Sunday mornings. Please contact Carol Williams at [email protected]
RECYCLING: If you are willing to help with the church endeavor, please let Karen Dau know. Your help is so appreciated!
COFFEE HOUR: The generous array of foods enjoyed each Sunday along with the coffee are an essential part of our Sunday service together. A gentle reminder that monetary donations to MOCHA during the coffee hour are gratefully accepted. Can we depend upon your support? And we continue to look for two more people to help once every 6 or 7 weeks.
RAIHN TRAINING: If you haven't trained for RAIHN yet, please consider attending the new streamlined training on Tuesday, November 19th, from 7-9 PM at the First Unitarian Church at 220 S. Winton Rd, Rochester. No registration needed, just show up!
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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Union Thanksgiving Service
Thank you, thank you, for a successful Change Drive!