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Tuesday, Nov. 15 | Drop-In Discussion: Children and Families at First Universalist
Learn how the pandemic and the changing world have affected our church families and their engagement with the church. Consider how our programming for children and families has changed over the years. What was your church experience growing up? What have you seen changing for your kids, grandkids, etc? What would you wish for in a church experience for families today? Rev. Michelle Yates 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, Nov. 17 | Eastman at Washington Square:
Rochester Early Music Festival II
Eastman at Washington Square Concerts take place on Thursdays at 12:15 to 12:45pm in our sanctuary. Nov. 17 is "Rochester Early Music Festival II": A second installment of period-instrument music, presented in conjunction with the Rochester Early Music Festival. Admission is free! Please wear a mask and do not bring food or drink into the sanctuary with you.
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 membership_com@uuroc.org or Rev. Lane-Mairead at minister@uuroc.org.
Nov. 21 | Union Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
Join Rochester's Interfaith community for a service of thanksgiving, freedom and a call towards peace. 2022 is the 151st year of our interfaith community gathering to worship and share with one another for Thanksgiving. The offering will be collected to address food insecurity in our Rochester community. This year's service will be held on Monday, November 21 at 7pm at St. Monica's Church at 831 Genesee Street, Rochester, NY 14611 and online at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYshY8Yf21rtt-eSrAyjlUg.
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.
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.
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.
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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