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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FEBRUARY 1, 2015:
NEXT SERVICE: Sunday, February 8: To Fall in Love with the World Across the centuries, we Unitarian Universalists have striven to change the world for the better. Can we do this while simultaneously loving the world as it is? Rev. Celie Katovitch.
NEXT DROP-IN DISCUSSION: Sunday, February 8: Are We Charlie? The recent killing of the staff of the satirical French magazine, Charlie Hebdo, raises a number of questions, including the limits of free speech and of religious toleration. Phil Ebersole will facilitate a discussion.
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 on the second floor provided throughout the service. 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!
THE BIG DAY HAS FINALLY ARRIVED! Our annual service auction will be held today after the service in the Clara Barton Lounge. A delicious low-cost lunch will be available while you sign in and get your bidder number- then let the bidding begin! If you didn't get a chance to look at our many offerings in the auction, we have extra booklets available for you. Don't miss out on the fun- or our biggest fundraiser of the year!
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 mac and cheese, canned fruits and vegetables, canned stew, canned tuna, and cold cereal.
PLEASE NOTE: In honor of the worship service we share, please consider entering the sanctuary before the prelude, or during the time of welcoming each other if you are arriving later. Thank you for helping us create a sacred space.
REV. CELIE'S next community office hours at Java's will be Thursday, February 5, 1-3. Drop on by to chat about spiritual matters or anything else on your mind."
FOR THE NEW YEAR, TRAIN FOR RAIHN* Tuesday, February 10th, 6:30 PM at Christ Church, 36 S Main St, Pittsford. The training covers the RAIHN philosophy and expectations for guests and volunteers. You do not need to pre-register to attend the training--just show up! *Rochester Area Interfaith Hospitality Network: helping homeless families achieve sustainable independence
INTERFAITH IMPACT OF NEW YORK STATE will hold its annual legislative briefing at First Universalist on Sunday, March 15, 2:00-4:30 pm. The topic is "Show Me the Money: Escalating Inequality Hurts," with Michael Kink from Strong Economy for all Coalition (Albany), Ann Johnson of ACT Rochester and a fast food worker. Escalating Inequality is a UUA study-action issue. Questions: Contact Dick Gilbert at 244-7403.
DISTRICT ASSEMBLY will be March 27-28, 2015 in Niagara Falls. This year's theme is "Deep Roots, Broad Wings". If interested, please contact Tom Williams.
EASTMAN LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES: Concerts are held in the sanctuary each Thursday at 12:15 pm. They 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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