117 Unitarian Universalist congregations have adopted an additional 8th Principle, “We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote: journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions.” Could First Universalist be the next church to adopt the 8th Principle? Rev. Lane Campbell 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 on the title of this description!
A Challenge Grant for Summer 2021
Thanks to the generosity of First Universalist Church members, we met and surpassed ($2700!) the challenge to match the anonymous donor’s $2500 that was designated to the development of the Civil Rights Heritage Site (a FIRE team priority voted on by our congregation). Congratulations and a huge thank you to all generous donors! (There’s a chance that this accomplishment may be matched again with a NYS Humanities Grant.)
Sept. 26 | Book Group Update: We Are Back!
The book group is starting up again. How we have missed you all!
A few of us have decided that for September 26th we will have a discussion about the historical novel "The Island of Sea Women" by Lisa See. The novel takes us on an adventure to South Korea and contains all the elements of page-turning good fiction. This book is hard to put down. Perfect for the waning days of summer. During our hour together it would be great if we could pick out some titles for the church calendar year. If you have read a good book lately, please share it with us!
We hope to meet the last Sunday of each month at 12 noon in the back of the Sanctuary. The next meeting is scheduled for September 26. By the way, did I mention that you do not have to have read the book to join? ALL are welcome!
If you have any questions please email Book@uuroc.org.
Want to Create Our New Church Banner?
The Communications Committee is offering an opportunity for a couple of craftspersons in the congregation to create a new banner that reflects our church in the here and now. If you would like to work with the Committee to design and create our official banner, please contact Emma at office@uuroc.org. All materials for the banner project will be reimbursed. We are hoping that First Universalist’s new banner to be “unveiled” at the 2022 annual meeting and join the display for the 2022 General Assembly.
