Sunday, November 1, 2020
Memory Tree Worship Service at 10:00 AM
This Sunday is our annual, intergenerational Memory Tree Service, featuring music and storytelling to help us reflect on death and loss as a part of the cycle of life, and our beloved leaf ritual, which helps us remember those we have loved and lost. The names of congregants who have passed away in the last year will also be recited. As this service has been crafted to be inclusive for all ages, there is no separate Children’s Worship at 9:30 AM. This Sunday marks the end of daylight savings time, so be sure to set your clocks back Saturday night!
Meet us online (live-captioning also available there) or if you do not have access to the internet, call 646-876-9923, and use meeting ID #5852719070
Stay for connection and conversation following the worship service!
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Thinking about Membership? Please join us for UU 201 after worship at 11:30 AM. UU 201 offers the information you need to discern whether you are ready to make the commitment of membership and what joining involves. We will meet via Zoom. No sign-up needed. If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact Shannan Foos.
Next Sunday, November 8, 2020 Worship Service at 10 AM
Rev. Shari Halliday-Quan, preaching
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If anyone would like someone to accompany you to the polls on Election Day, November 3, we have a team of volunteers at the ready! Please email us if you are interested or would like more information.
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Granny Annie Delivers Thanksgiving! Granny Annie returns from retirement to deliver Thanksgiving dinner for you with a little help from her friends (thank you!). Libby Moore of Elder Tree fame has agreed to host a Zoom call on Thanksgiving Day at 1:00 PM. She will read a grace while you eat, and invite you to share what you are grateful for this year. This week about 30 people have contacted Granny Annie and only 6 requested meals. Do you really want to roast a turkey for two or three people? Don’t be shy. It’s OK to request a meal or more. Right now Granny Annie needs to know (1) who wants dinner, for how many people and with what dietary requirements (e.g., vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free), (2) who wants to make pumpkin pie filling, yam casserole, green beans, or cranberry sauce – all of these should be plain classic recipes, (3) I think we have enough packers as this is the most challenging activity in pandemic times, and (4) who wants to deliver meals on Thanksgiving morning. If you are called to eat or cook or pack or deliver, please contact Granny Annie (aka Anne Perry). Don’t delay. Granny likes to plan ahead.
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For anyone who may need support, respite, and spiritual connection, we are hosting several events and gatherings on Election Day, November 3 and on November 4.
We’re here if you need us! Pastoral Care is available through
our Pastoral Care phone line (585-270-0851) or email.
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Join us for Elder Tree on Saturday, October 31 at noon. This week, we’ll all talk about scary things — it is Halloween, after all. Think of a scary time and bring your story to share, or just come to listen. All are welcome under the Elder Tree. To join, click here.
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Looking for a safer alternative to trick-or-treating? Got a costume idea but no party this year to go to? Join us for a Ghoulish Garden Walk on October 31 from 5:30 – 8:00 PM. Come take a distanced and masked Halloween path through the church grounds and enjoy some simple and sweet scary surprises! Fun for all ages!
For anyone who may need support, respite, and/or spiritual connection, we are hosting several events and gatherings next week - i ncluding opening our Sanctuary for a meditative walk from 1:00 - 6:00 PM on Election Day, November 3 and on November 4. Learn more here.
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FirstLight Players has been thinking about what we can do to create some “Illuminating Theater” virtually during the pandemic. We are considering both participatory events and more performance-oriented theater over Zoom. We would love to have your input. Please take a few minutes to respond to this three-question survey by November 10.
Join the President of the Congregation, Gregory North, and other trustees to learn about their way of governing at First Unitarian Church of Rochester at “How Your Board Works: An Evening with Congregational President Gregory North” on Wednesday, November 18 at 7:00 PM. The agenda will include a brief presentation on how Policy Governance works followed by a question and answer session. More details to follow.
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Click the links below each photo for details on this week's Calls to Action |
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A letter from Rev. Shari to the congregation from October 15, 2020.
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