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Tuesday, March 11 | Drop-In Discussion: UU Church Civics 101 - Polity, Governance, and Other Words For How We Do Things Here
With wackiness in national politics and a change of ministers coming up for us here at First Universalist, it's a good time to revisit the question of "How Do We Do Things Here?" How are UU churches different from other denominations? How is First Universalist different from other UU churches? And how does it actually work here? Facilitated by Rev. Michelle Yates. 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, March 13 | UU Common Read Book Discussion Group!
This year's UU Common Read is Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families. Retired minister and member of the church, Rev. Peggy Meeker, will facilitate a discussion of this important book where we come to know the "real lives—revelations, challenges, joys, and networks of support" of trans and nonbinary peoples along with their families. We will break up the book into sections to discuss 1/3 of the book at a time.
This will start March 13 and run for 3-4 sessions on Thursday evenings from 7-8:30pm, ALL on Zoom. If you are interested or have questions please email Rev. Michelle at edu@uuroc.org. You can purchase the book through uuabookstore.org.
Thursday, March 13 | Eastman at Washington Square: Women in Music
Eastman at Washington Square Concerts are in our sanctuary on Thursdays from 12:15 to 12:45pm. March 13 is “Women in Music”: Cellist Jennifer Carpenter and pianist Gina Lee perform music by French female composers Lili and Nadia Boulanger. Admission is free!
Sunday, March 16 | March Social Justice Plate Offering: The Center for Youth
Our March Social Justice Plate Offering is designated for The Center for Youth. They are committed to empowering and advocating for vulnerable youth while always elevating their voices. The mission is to provide comprehensive programs completely free, voluntary, and confidential. Please contribute as generously as you can to support this important work. For more info, visit their website centerforyouth.net/.
Tuesday, March 18 | Intro to Unitarian Universalism
Join in a four-part series exploring the history, theology, and lived practice of Unitarian Universalism. A great course for people new to Unitarian Universalism or who have been Unitarian Universalist for years. Sessions will be both informative and participatory. People can participate in-person and online on Tuesday evenings from 7-8:30pm from March 18 through April 8. Please email Rev. Lane-Mairead Campbell to register at minister@uuroc.org.
Let's Welcome Family Promise Guest Families Home!
Family Promise has requested “move-in” kits for guest families when they move from shelter into their own apartments. The kits will include cleaning, kitchen, and bathroom supplies. This month please check the sign-up sheets in the Clara Barton Lounge on Sundays to see what is needed. Please sign up to bring in multiples of one item; three can openers, for example. Keep your receipt; we have a budget for reimbursing you! On Sunday, March 30, we'll form a team to assemble the kits and write welcome notes during coffee hour. Questions? Contact housingforall@uuroc.org. For info about Family Promise of Greater Rochester visit fpgroc.org.
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