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Tuesday, October 27 | Drop-In Discussion: Whose Side Are We On?
Tonight we’ll watch Rev. Eileen Casey-Campbell’s sermon from May 3, 2026. “Ours is a faith that might make us reluctant to take sides, but should we? Whose side are we on, and who, exactly, should we be in solidarity with?” John Lukes will moderate our discussion. We meet via Zoom on Tuesdays 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, Oct. 29 | Eastman at Washington Square: To the Sea
Held in our sanctuary on Thursdays, 12:15-12:45pm. Take a nautical journey with Soprano Teresa Ringholz and Pianist Alla Kuznetsov, admission is free!
Thursday, October 29 | Puzzles & Pumpkins!
Join us for this family-friendly Halloween event, now in its second year! Enjoy a delicious dinner, listen to a campfire ghost story, swap and build puzzles, and scramble through our second-floor haunted hallway – with a totally new theme and design (don’t worry – still no jump-scares!). Free fun for everyone!
Saturday, October 31 | Fall Cleanup Day!
The House Committee cordially invites you to join them for a morning of preparing the church building for the cold weather, along with some deep cleaning and a lot of camaraderie on Saturday, October 31 from 9am-12pm! Favorite snacks included!
Sunday, November 1 | In-person Drop-In Discussion: Religion and Politics
The U.S. Constitution requires the separation of church and state. But can we separate religion from politics? We don’t separate morality from politics, and we don’t separate religion from morality. But how do you talk with someone whose political opinions stem from religious teachings you don’t believe in? Does your religious creed determine your political creed or vice versa? Phil Ebersole will lead a discussion on these fraught questions. We will meet at 9:15am in the Chalice Room. Drop-in discussions will continue the first Sunday of the month. All are welcome!
Upcoming Coffee Hours
November 1 is Cupcake Celebrations. What are you celebrating in November? November 8 is a theme Sunday. The theme is Thanksgiving. Please bring any dish you would like to share.
NOTE: Please take home any personal mugs by Nov. 1. Leftover mugs will go into circulation.
New Online Evening Connection Circle Opportunity
Interested in connecting with others at church on a deeper level, but need something you can do online from home in the evening? This new group would meet monthly through June on third Thursdays once we have 6-8 people signed up. Reach out to Rev. Michelle, who will facilitate, at edu@uuroc.org.
Month of November | Social Justice Plate Offering: Staff Holiday Bonus!
Our November Social Justice Plate Offering is designated for our annual Staff Holiday Bonus. Staff at First Universalist is as hardworking and dedicated as they come! Once a year, church members and friends have the opportunity to show our appreciation in a special way: a Holiday Bonus. This year’s Holiday Bonus collection will take place during the month of November. One-quarter of the month’s cash donations will go to the Holiday Bonus. All checks and online contributions designated for the Holiday Bonus will be added to the 1/4 cash donations. Checks and online donations earmarked for pledges will be so designated. You are welcome to donate in the offering basket, online, or by sending a check to the church. If you send a check or donate online, please indicate that the donation is for the Holiday Bonus in the memo line (check) or in the dropdown menu (online). The board will distribute the collection among our 11 wonderful staff members. -Brian Mumey, Treasurer
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