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Vote for the 2024-2025 Share-the-Plate Organizations
Each month, First Universalist gives our third Sunday offering away to a community organization doing good work in Rochester. And you all are invited to choose which organizations the church will support this year! Please cast your vote by Friday, May 31! Here is a link to vote: https://forms.gle/1ZqaRyzuzCsST96i9
Tuesday, May 28 | Drop-In Discussion: Ending Loneliness
Our guest presenter, Giovanna Gutierrez from Compeer Rochester, will present the organization's mission, current programs, and lead a discussion on how many participants are on their waiting list, their current need for volunteers, and the options available for people to get involved. 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!
Sunday, June 2 | Annual Congregational Meeting!
Our Annual Congregational Meeting will be on Sunday, June 2 after the service. This provides us the opportunity to live into our 5th Principle: The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large. Again, this year we will have a hybrid meeting to include everyone either online or in person. We meet each year to approve our budget and appoint our leaders. Full participation of our membership is important! Childcare will be provided.
Sunday, June 2 | In-Person Drop-In-Discussion - Open Forum & Planning Meeting
We’ll discuss topics for coming meetings, whether or not to continue the in-church meetings through the summer, and anything else that is on our minds. Held at 9:15am in the Chalice Room, led by Phil Ebersole.
Sunday, June 9 | Used Book Sale
The library’s last Super Sale will be held on Sunday, June 9, during Coffee Hour. You will be able to buy a bag of used books for only $1.00. Bags will be provided. Check out the newest donations and stock up on reading material for the summer!
Sunday, June 9 | Monthly Food Ingathering
Our monthly food ingathering for the Community Food Cupboard! Low-sodium non-perishable food, toiletries, paper products, and cash are always needed!
June 14, 15, & 16| UU Gathering of Men
Men of the congregation: If you are anticipating going to the UU Gathering of Men (Mark's Men's Gathering) it is time to log on to the Camp Unirondack Website (unirondack.org/), select calendar, click on Mark Men’s Gathering, and select register. Any questions? See Tom Williams or Bill Elwell!
Sunday, June 16| Annual Church Picnic!
The church picnic will be held on Sunday, June 16, 2024, from 1-4pm. The location is the Longhouse Shelter in Seneca Park (it is handicapped accessible, with bathrooms nearby). Please bring a dish to pass! A map will be posted in church. If you need a map or directions, please contact Karl Abbott. Additional details in the May and June newsletters.
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