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Tuesday, April 29 | Drop-In Discussion: Summer Topic and Activities Planning Session
As the Summer months are closing in on us, let’s brainstorm together on ideas for summer drop-in discussions and possible social activities, such as a suggestion already offered to have an Ice Cream Social after church one Sunday this summer. Bring your ideas and suggestions. 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!
Wednesday, April 30 | Documentary Screening: “Americans with No Address”
The Volunteers of America is sponsoring a special screening of “Americans with No Address”, a documentary about the homeless and advocates working for solutions in 20 cities across the US. The film will show at 5:30pm, Wednesday, April 30, at the Little Theatre. Evan Dawson will lead a panel discussion following the movie. For more info, see voaupny.org/events/filmscreening or contact housingforall@uuroc.org.
Thursday, May 1 | Eastman at Washington Square: Violin and Piano Showcase
Eastman at Washington Square Concerts are in our sanctuary on Thursdays from 12:15 to 12:45pm. May 1 is “Violin and Piano Showcase”: Renowned violinist Oleh Krysa and pianist Irina Lupines will perform gems of violin/piano repertoire from Beethoven to modern times. Admission is free! Check out this video about Eastman at Washington Square celebrating its 30th anniversary!
Thursday, May 1 | May Day Strong: We are the Many
Join the May Day Strong National Day of Action, May 1, 5-7 PM, in support of immigrants, federal workers, and our LGBTQ+ neighbors for economic and social justice for all! Meet at Austin Steward Plaza (west side of the river between Andrews & Main St., on the Genesee Riverway Trail). March together to Parcel 5 at 285 E Main St. Parking is available at the Genesee Crossroads Garage on Andrews St. More info at mobilize.us/mayday/event/777842/ .
Saturday, May 3 | Spring Work Day!
It's time for Spring cleaning and to prepare our church building and grounds for warmer weather. Be there from 9am to noon! There will be tasks for all talents, so please feel welcome to join us. Many hands make for light work. Contact Ed Deller or Moritz Wagner with questions.
Sunday, May 4 | In-Person Drop-In Discussion: Right and Wrong: How Can You Tell?
Is it easy or hard to tell right from wrong? Are right and wrong matters of opinion or objective truths? If two people disagree, what do they appeal to? Phil Ebersole will lead a discussion on this fraught topic. We will meet at 9:15am in the Chalice Room.
Thank-you Binder!
The Faith In Action Council (FIAC) has a collection of thank-you notes from Social Justice Plate recipients. To share these with the congregation, we have placed them in a white binder on one of the round tables in the Clara Barton Lounge.
Updated Documents: "Covenant of Right Relations" & "Policy on Responsible Behavior"
The Committee on Ministry reviewed and revised our church’s “Covenant of Right Relations” and “Policy on Responsible Behavior”. These revised documents provide a structure to guide our process of conflict resolution. These documents can also be found on our website at uuroc.org/bot. We want our church to be a sanctuary in these challenging times—even as we are facing major changes ourselves. Distress around us can leak into relationships even in this community of intentional love and support. The design of the new policy is based on the Unitarian Universalist value of Love at the center of all interactions. Specific elements were developed from our own church’s previous policies as well as the work of other congregations. The documents have been approved by the Board of Trustees and other church leaders. We hope that some of you will look them over and contact any member of the committee with questions or comments. Email any one of us at com@uuroc.org.
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