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Connecting Circles are Coming!
Short-term, interchanging groups help build connection and belonging with others and the larger church community. Please complete the following survey of when you are available and how you prefer to meet. Groups of 6-8 people will meet for 6-8 sessions. Reach out to Rev. Michelle with questions at edu@uuroc.org.
Tuesday, November 19 | Drop-In Discussion: Flawed Elections
In five of the past presidential elections (1828, 1876, 1888, 2000, and 2016) the candidate who had the most votes lost the election. Phil Ebersole will review this history and lead a discussion of our U.S. electoral system. 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!
Wednesday, Nov. 20 | 25th Anniversary of Transgender Day of Remembrance
Join WAVE Women Inc. (Wellness, Advocacy, Visibility & Empowerment) and Next Generation Men of Transition as we gather in honor and memory of the transgender individuals we have lost. This will be a time for reflection, community, and solidarity as we uplift one another and pay tribute to our transgender siblings. Held at the MLK Lodge (353 Court St.) from 5:30-7:30pm. RSVP here: bit.ly/ROC-TDOR2024.
Thursday, November 21 | Eastman at Washington Square: "Autumn Serenade"
Eastman at Washington Square Concerts take place on Thursdays at 12:15 to 12:45pm in our sanctuary. November 21 is "Autumn Serenade": Cecile Saine, soprano, and Howard Spindler, piano, with guests Susan Cotroneo, Jim Grab, and Mark Daniels, perform familiar Duets and Trios. Admission is free!
Thursday, November 28 | Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service
Join us for Rochester’s annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service on November 28, at 11am, at Temple Sinai (63 Penfield Rd, Rochester, NY 14625). First Universalist is one of three founding congregations of this service, the oldest of its kind in the nation, along with First Unitarian and Temple B’rith Kodesh. Other congregations have joined since then. Worship is led by Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and Unitarian Universalist Clergy.
Winter Clothing Collection for Unhoused Folks
During the month of November, let's collect new or gently used winter clothing for folks living on the streets and in shelters. Warm socks, hats, gloves, even jackets and boots are welcome, especially in size large. Please bring them to the collection area in the Clara Barton Lounge. Your donations will go to MC Collaborative, REACH, PCHO, and H.O.T., who regularly visit folks on the streets. Questions? Ask Marti Eggers or Chris DeGolyer at housingforall@uuroc.org.
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