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Tuesday, December 31 | Drop-In Discussion: Church Life After Death, AKA Planning for Your Legacy
You support this congregation with your time, talent, and treasure, but wouldn't it be great if that support could continue after your death? The First Universalist Legacy Giving Team, led by Ann Rhody, will introduce some ways to include the church in your estate plan—and why now is a good time to start thinking about it! 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!
Thursday, Jan. 9 | Eastman at Washington Square: Jazz at Noon
Eastman at Washington Square Concerts are in our sanctuary on Thursdays from 12:15 to 12:45pm. January 9 is “Jazz at Noon”: Join Eastman jazz faculty Bob Sneider, guitar, & company for a fabulous laid-back lunch hour. Admission is free!
Saturday, Jan. 11 | Queer Community Event: Big Gay Wedding!
First Universalist is hosting a Big Gay Wedding on Saturday, January 11, from 10am-2pm! A time for LGBTQIA+ people to get married free of charge. Ministers will provide a simple ceremony with musical accompaniment. Couples planning to get married will need to bring a marriage certificate for ministers to sign. Donations will be solicited from local bakeries and florists. Private ceremonies will be offered as well as public ceremonies. To support this event, contact minister@uuroc.org.
Sunday, Jan. 12 | Book Group: "This Is How It Always Is: A Novel"
The Book Group will meet at noon in the Chalice Room to discuss "This Is How It Always Is: A Novel" by Laurie Frankel. You do not need to have read the book to participate. Questions? Contact bookgroup@uuroc.org.
Sunday, Jan. 12 | 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!
Annual Service Auction—What Will You Donate?
I’ve decided —have you? What will you donate to the 2025 Service Auction? Donation forms will be available online starting January 1! So, let’s get thinking about ways to make this a great year for the service Auction (to be held on Sunday, February 2). Need more info? Contact auction@uuroc.org.
Connecting Circles are Coming!
Short-term, interchanging groups help build connection and belonging with others and the larger church community. Please complete the following survey of when you are available and how you prefer to meet. Groups of 6-8 people will meet for 6-8 sessions. Reach out to Rev. Michelle with questions at edu@uuroc.org.
Save the Garden Committee!
The First Universalist Church Community Garden will end if no one steps up to lead it. The Garden Committee, part of the House Committee, has been aging out and the remaining members are significantly limited. If you would like to discuss the future of our gardens contact Sarah Singal or Ed Deller and we will set up a group meeting. All options are open!
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