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Tuesday, August 27 | Drop-In Discussion: Open Topic
Upon repeated requests, it’s time for another ‘Open Topic’ discussion. Many of us have found the Open Topic discussions among the most interesting and enlivening. Log into our Zoom Room and see what you think. John Lukes will moderate the discussion. 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!
Postcard Writing for the Election
Would you like to join First Universalist for postcard writing in preparation for the upcoming election? We will host ongoing postcard writing sessions on the first and third Sundays through October. Feel free to take the postcards home or stay and write them in the Clara Barton Lounge after Sunday Services on September 1 and 15, and October 6 and 20. The Center for Common Ground, a non-partisan organization based in Virginia, is sending postcards to Black and Indigenous people of color throughout the country to encourage them to vote. We provide the addresses, text, and stamps for the postcards. Every vote counts in this crucial election! Questions? Contact Barb Brody. Thank you for considering joining us in this important effort!
September 13-15 | Membership Growth Consultant
Please save the dates of September 13-15 for a weekend-long workshop about membership growth led by Rev. Thom Belote, Membership Growth Consultant. Rev. Thom Belote is the editor of "The Growing Church" and has served two growing Unitarian Universalist congregations. Save the dates on your calendar, schedule to come soon!
September 15 | Social Justice Plate: Climate Solutions Accelerator
Our September Social Justice Plate Offering is designated for Climate Solutions Accelerator. Their mission is to create a healthier, more equitable, and regenerative community by catalyzing local efforts to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions and address the effects of climate change. Their focus is on “Organizing and empowering concerned citizens at the local level to facilitate individual action, nurture the development of effective community leaders, and build the power of our local climate movement.” For more info, visit climategfl.org. Please contribute as generously as you can to support this important work!
September 19 | Film Screening at First Unitarian: Cooked A Film of Survival by Zip Code
Shown at First Unitarian 7pm. See Sarah Singal for more info!
September 27 | March to End Fossil Fuels
The march begins and ends at Washington Square Park. Meet at 4pm, march at 4:30pm; return to Washington Square Park at 6pm, tabling from 6-7pm. First Universalist will provide bathroom facilities; see Connie Valk to volunteer. And we need to have marchers carrying our First Universalist banner; hope to have other UU local churches and RAICA (Rochester Area Interfaith Climate Action) congregations, Color Your Community Green groups, Climate Solutions Accelerator, and many others.
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