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Tuesday, Oct. 25 | Drop-In Discussion: Is your mailbox littered with donation requests?
How have you decided which ones to respond to? Our personal budgets speak loudly about our own priorities and values. It might be fun to share which causes “called us” to part with some hard-earned dollars, why, and which ones we feel good about. (In addition to our pledge to First Universalist, of course!). No proselytizing, no apologies, just sharing. Theo Munson presents. Drop-In Discussions are virtual! We meet on Tuesday nights from 6:30-7:30pm. Look on the First Universalist homepage for details and a link, or click the Zoom meeting link in this blurb title!
Small Group Ministry: Opportunities for Connection
Want to engage in meaningful conversations? Longing for deeper connection? Our Small Group Ministry (SGM) groups have openings and welcome you to join one that fits your schedule. Current groups meet in-person or virtually every other Monday or Thursday afternoons, or Wednesday evenings. Find the SGM description on our website uuroc.org by clicking on the "Connect" tab, then "Small Group Ministry". Or email Rev. Michelle at SGM@uuroc.org.
Upcoming New York State Convention of Universalists, October 21- 22, 2022
Have you heard that our congregation is hosting the 2022 NYS Convention of Universalists on October 21 and 22 and that you are welcome to attend? The Keynote speaker is Sheila Starkey Hahn. There will also be workshop sessions. Here is a link to more convention details. Would you like to be a delegate from our congregation? You can attend meetings either in person, by ZOOM or with a mail-in ballot. Our congregation can send up to four delegates, so please let the Nominating Committee know if you are interested at nomcom@uuroc.org. The Board of Trustees hopes to select delegates at their October meeting. Please contact
nomcom@uuroc.org with any questions. See more info at the NYSCU website here: https://nyscu.org/.
Starting Nov. 2 | Death, Dying, and Mortality Class
Join Rev. Lane-Mairead for 6 weeks of exploring death, dying, and mortality. We will talk about witnessing the deaths of others, preparing for our own deaths, and engaging resources around grief. Class meets in-person on Wednesdays at 10:30am beginning November 2 and running through December 14. To register, please email minister@uuroc.org.
Nov. 5 | Calling All Leaders! First Universalist Leadership Assembly
We will meet in the Clara Barton Lounge from 9am to noon to nourish the spirit, learn from our recent past, and plan for our future! All Committee Chairs, Team Leaders, and anyone interested in leadership are welcome! Please RSVP to office@uuroc.org if you would like to attend! If you have any questions, contact Steve Munson at stephenmunson@mac.com.
Sunday, Nov. 6 | In-Church Drop-In Discussion: Charity or Justice
What should be your priority in giving of your time and money? Helping those in need, or fighting for a more just society? This will be the topic for our in-person drop-in discussion group when we meet at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, in the Chalice Room. Phil Ebersole will facilitate. Everyone is welcome! Hat tip to Melissa Harris for suggesting the topic.Drop-in discussions have resumed in the Chalice Room and will continue to be held there on the first Sunday of each month.
Nov. 6 & 13 |Finance Committee News: Mini fundraiser #1 - Charlie Gibson Memorial Spare Change Drive!
HOORAY! The Charlie Gibson Memorial Spare Change Drive is back. Time to check the sofa cushions, junk drawers, old purses, and car caddy. We will be collecting your spare change— coins and bills on November 6 and 13, before and after services. For folks online— checks are welcome. Just put spare change drive in the memo line. Reduce clutter and help our budget!
November 13 | Rescheduled Book Group: Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
Our review selection for November is Octavia Butler's novel “Parable of the Sower”. This is a futuristic novel set between 2024 and 2027. The book can be summed up in one soulful observation: What is to become of our world? We have work to do, but we can do it. The future generations are counting on us. Please join us at noon in the Chalice Room for a lively discussion and bring book suggestions for future meetings. December’s Book is “Under a White Sky” by Elizabeth Kolbert if you want to get a head start!
Nov. 19 | Path to Membership Class
Belong to something bigger than yourself; consider membership at First Universalist. Bring your whole self and join a community committed to justice. You are invited to a Path to Membership session, please save November 19 at 10am. The session will be held in-person in the Clara Barton Lounge. We will focus on the congregation and you–offering a deeper understanding of how the congregation works and how you can be part of it. We join together not because we have a shared concept of the divine. Rather we gather knowing that life is richer in community than when we go it alone. We gather to know and be known, to comfort and be comforted, to celebrate the mystery that binds us, each to all. We welcome children and can provide fun things for them to do. We do need to know two weeks ahead of time, though, so we can be properly staffed. Please RSVP by contacting Clinton Swingle at cjswingle@pobox.com or Rev. Lane-Mairead at minister@uuroc.org.
Need a COVID-19 test?
Need a COVID-19 test or know someone else who does, but can't find one or afford one? Come visit us! We have had a generous donation of COVID-19 tests and we want to help the community. Please email office@uuroc.org to arrange a pickup time! No questions asked!
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