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October 22, 2023

10:30am Sunday Service: A Beginner's Mind

How do we open ourselves to possibility and new learnings as spiritual seekers? If we are to commit ourselves to lifelong learning, we must also strive to have a beginner's mind. With humility, openness, and wonder we might learn more about ourselves and the world around us.


Speaker: Rev. Margaret Weis


Masking in the First Universalist church building is now optional, please respect any distancing requests by fellow attendees. A mask-required section of the sanctuary is designated for those preferring to stay masked.

Worship Link
Connecting:

Via Zoom:

Via phone:
Dial 1-646-558-8656,
and enter the
Meeting ID: 131-764-422

Worship Service Video: 10/15/23

Daring Greatly

with Rev. Margaret Weis

Upcoming Events &
Additional Announcements

Tuesday, October 17 | Drop-In Discussion:

What Is Private Equity?

“These Are the Plunderers” by Gretchen Morgenson is about how so-called “private equity” firms buy companies, then lay off employees and cut costs, services, and benefits in order to expand profits. Phil Ebersole will review the book and lead a talk. 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!


Remembrance Sunday: Name Deadline 10/24/23

First Universalist's annual Remembrance Sunday, honoring all who have died in our lives, will be October 29. This service will feature a litany of remembrance. To have the name of your loved one who has passed in the last year included in the litany, please email it to music@uuroc.org by Tuesday, October 24. For online folks, please send us a digital photo of your loved one by the same date. If attending in-person, plan to bring a photo or memento of a loved one for a collective grieving altar built together in the Sanctuary.


Saturday, October 28 | Fall Work Day

Please join us for our upcoming Fall Work Day from 9am to noon as we spruce up our building and prepare for the coming winter. There will be tasks for all skill levels. For details, please contact Ed Deller!


Small Group Ministry: Opportunities for Connection

Longing for deeper connection in our church community? Our Small Group Ministry (SGM) groups have openings and welcome you to join one that fits your schedule. Members covenant to share, listen and build beloved community while exploring topics both thoughtful and light-hearted to achieve greater self-awareness and spiritual growth. Current groups meet in-person or virtually every other Monday or Wednesday 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.

Joys & Sorrows

Please send your Joys and Sorrows to be read at our Sunday Worship service to JoysandSorrows@uuroc.org.


Note: When you email a joy or sorrow to us, you are giving us permission to read it aloud at our Sunday service and possibly publish it in this weekly email. Thank you!

To submit an item for 'This Week' at First Universalist
please e-mail it to: office@uuroc.org 
(no later than noon on Wednesday of the week prior to publication)

Staff:



Rev. Margaret Weis,

Sabbatical Minister

sabminister@uuroc.org




Rev. Michelle Yates,

Minister of Life Span Faith Development

edu@uuroc.org

(585) 310-2484

(Off Summer Until 8/27/23)




Dr. Brock Tjosvold,

Director of Music

music@uuroc.org




Emma Barry,

Office Manager

office@uuroc.org

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