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Tuesday, Dec. 6 | Drop-In Discussion: Haudenosaunee Land Acknowledgement...Another Look
Is it a consciousness raiser and a first step, or does our well-meaning acknowledgement erase indigenous people and sanitize history? Trish Corcoran, of the Bear Clan in Tonawanda Onondowaga, 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!
Thursday, Dec. 8 | Eastman at Washington Square:
Piano Extravaganza II
Eastman at Washington Square Concerts take place on Thursdays at 12:15 to 12:45pm in our sanctuary. Dec. 8 is "Piano Extravaganza II": A second installment featuring students from the piano studio of Professor Alexander Kobrin. Sol Park and Xu Guo will be performing music by Bach, Mozart and Schubert. Admission is free!
Dec. 11 | Pre-Holiday Book Sale!
The church library and bookstore will be open once again for browsing, borrowing and buying after Sunday services on Dec. 11.
Used books will be for sale for whatever you wish to pay. New books will be for sale for half the list price. Books may be borrowed from the church library by members and those who’ve attended long enough to have a permanent name tag.
Dec. 11 | Book Group: "Under a White Sky"
Our book group selection for December is "Under a White Sky" by Elizabeth Kolbert. This book is written in a style that is easily understandable and urges us to get very serious about climate change and its effects on our planet. Much has been written. The time to act is beyond serious here. Also please forward book group suggestions or bring them with you. Please join us at noon in the Chalice Room for a lively discussion.
Dec. 11 | Monthly Food Ingathering
Our monthly food ingathering for the Community Food Cupboard, YAY! Low-sodium non-perishable food, toiletries, paper products, and cash are needed!
Dec. 11 & 18 | Finance Committee: Holiday Bake Sale Bash!
Looking for volunteers to donate holiday treats (cookies, sweet breads, candy) to sell on December 11 and 18. Contact Paula Marchese or Katherine Flynn at finance@uuroc.org by December 7 if you can help. *Never fear online attendees—stick around for coffee hour on Dec. 11 or 18 and we will show you what’s available. Delivery provided with a smile! Delivery tips welcome.
Staff Bonus Time!
Let’s let our wonderful staff know how much we appreciate them! You can donate in the offering basket, online, or by sending a check to church. Be sure to indicate that your donation is for staff bonuses, and that we receive your contribution before December 12. Thank you!
MOCHA is Back!
Ahhh! The aroma of freshly brewed coffee is once again detected at First Universalist!! It was wonderful seeing so many of you in the Clara Barton lounge after service on November 27! All coffee mugs are clean and ready to be used. We encourage you to put your name on your cup if you bring/have brought one from home. We would appreciate hearing from anyone willing to set up, serve and clean up on occasion. We’re operating under COVID restrictions and offering only pre-packaged treats at this time. This makes the job simple and quick. All treats will be supplied and detailed directions will be provided. If you would like to help, please contact Nancy Gaede at mocha@uuroc.org.
Garden Committee: We Need Your Leaf Pile!
The Garden Committee could use leaves for composting. If you could just fill a container with leaves we will meet you, dump them, and give you back your tote.Thanks in advance! See Sarah Singal, or email garden@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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