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Tuesday, Nov. 8 | Drop-In Discussion: Open Topic
Prepare for the unknown, relax and enjoy the conversation. 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. 10 | Eastman at Washington Square:
Rochester Early Music Festival I
Eastman at Washington Square Concerts take place on Thursdays at 12:15 to 12:45pm in our sanctuary. Nov. 10 is "Rochester Early Music Festival I": A wonderful period-instrument concert, 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. 13 |Finance Committee News: Mini fundraiser #1 - Charlie Gibson Memorial Spare Change Drive!
HOORAY! The Charlie Gibson Memorial Spare Change Drive is back. Time to check the sofa cushions, junk drawers, old purses, and car caddy. We will be collecting your spare change— coins and bills on November 13, before and after services. For folks online— checks are welcome. Just put "Spare Change Drive" in the memo line. Reduce clutter and help our budget!
Nov. 13 | 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!
Nov. 13 | Rescheduled Book Group: "Parable of the Sower" by Octavia Butler
Our review selection for November is Octavia Butler's novel “Parable of the Sower”. This is a futuristic novel set between 2024 and 2027. The book can be summed up in one soulful observation: What is to become of our world? We have work to do, but we can do it. The future generations are counting on us. Please join us at noon in the Chalice Room for a lively discussion and bring book suggestions for future meetings. December’s Book is “Under a White Sky” by Elizabeth Kolbert if you want to get a head start!
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 Clinton Swingle at cjswingle@pobox.com 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 (585-727-8596 or pemarche35@gmail.com); or Katherine Flynn (585-236-6265 or kmcmfly@yahoo.com) 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.
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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