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November 5, 2023

10:30am Sunday Service: Restful Intention

What does it look like to take an intentional break? What does the concept of Sabbath teach us about resetting, refueling, and reconnecting in an intentional way? 


Speaker: Rev. Margaret Weis


Masking in the First Universalist church building is now optional, please respect any distancing requests by fellow attendees. A mask-required section of the sanctuary is designated for those preferring to stay masked.

Worship Link
Connecting:

Via Zoom:

Via phone:
Dial 1-646-558-8656,
and enter the
Meeting ID: 131-764-422

Worship Service Video: 10/29/23

Choosing Family

with Rev. Margaret Weis

Upcoming Events &
Additional Announcements

Tuesday, October 31 | Drop-In Discussion: Open Topic!

An opportunity to share thoughts! Drop-in Discussions meet via Zoom 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, November 2 | Eastman at Washington Square: Summer Music for Woodwind Quintet

Eastman at Washington Square Concerts take place on Thursdays at 12:15 to 12:45pm in our sanctuary. November 2 is "Summer Music for Woodwind Quintet": Enjoy music by Samuel Barber performed by Eastman students Alexander Day, flute, Lauren Smith, oboe, Lauren Enos, clarinet, Weverton Santos, horn, and Adrian Whittmer, bassoon. Admission is free!


Housing For All: Sock it to Me!

Winter is coming, that’s for sure, but people experiencing homelessness aren’t sure of much of anything. Where can I sleep tonight? How can I stay warm and safe? Housing For All, our all-congregation, two-year social justice project, is gearing up its Service arm by collecting socks to distribute to organizations that provide shelter and/or assistance to these folks. You can begin your participation in Housing For All by bringing new, white socks to a collection box in the Clara Barton Lounge during the month of November. Let’s fill it up to overflowing! Thanks!


Small Group Ministry: Opportunities for Connection

Longing for deeper connection in our church community? Our Small Group Ministry (SGM) groups have openings and welcome you to join one that fits your schedule. Members covenant to share, listen and build beloved community while exploring topics both thoughtful and light-hearted to achieve greater self-awareness and spiritual growth. Current groups meet in-person or virtually every other Monday or Wednesday 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.

Joys & Sorrows

Please send your Joys and Sorrows to be read at our Sunday Worship service to JoysandSorrows@uuroc.org.


Note: When you email a joy or sorrow to us, you are giving us permission to read it aloud at our Sunday service and possibly publish it in this weekly email. Thank you!

To submit an item for 'This Week' at First Universalist
please e-mail it to: office@uuroc.org 
(no later than noon on Wednesday of the week prior to publication)

Staff:



Rev. Margaret Weis,

Sabbatical Minister

sabminister@uuroc.org




Rev. Michelle Yates,

Minister of Life Span Faith Development

edu@uuroc.org

(585) 310-2484

(Off Summer Until 8/27/23)




Dr. Brock Tjosvold,

Director of Music

music@uuroc.org




Emma Barry,

Office Manager

office@uuroc.org

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