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November 17, 2019

10:30am Sunday Service | Spontaneity

A little stability is a lovely thing in one's life. And yet at the same time, the excitement of spontaneity and trying something new can bring a different kind of joy. Fear and excitement are different sides of the same coin, so how can we embrace the new while affirming the nervousness or "negative predictions" that can appear at the thought of breaking out of one's comfort zone?

Speaker: Rev. Kelly Spahr

9:15am Drop-in Discussion: Mapping Your Carbon Footprint.

Each Sunday in the Chalice Room (second floor).

Are you due a pat on the head . . . or not so much? An awareness exercise to help you figure out where you’re at to help you make better environmental choices. Led by Kate Fleury.

(Thank you EcoJustice)

Worship Service Video from 11/3

Embracing Imperfection

with Rev. Lane Campbell

Upcoming Events & Additional Announcements

Thursday, Nov. 14 | Eastman at Washington Square

REMF Viol Consort

Eastman at Washington Square Concerts take place on Thursdays at 12:15 to 12:45pm in our sanctuary. November 14 is " REMF Viol Consort": A wonderful period-instrument string concert, presented in conjunction with the Rochester Early Music Festival. Admission is free! Bring your brown bag lunch and join us.

Sunday, Nov. 17 | Half-Price Book Sale

Start your Christmas shopping early! All the bookstore’s used books will be on sale for only 25 cents during coffee hour on November 17. You’ll find fiction and nonfiction on a wide range of topics, including some best sellers. Quite a few of the books are in like-new condition suitable as gifts for your family and friends, or for your own enjoyment.

Joys & Sorrows

from 11/3

Joys

Moritz Wagner: "I became a citizen this year, and will vote for the first time this Tuesday."
Jeannie Gloss: "I am especially happy to be here with my Universalist family, because I am celebrating my 73rd birthday today!"
Nancy Gaede: "Feeling grateful for Rochester utility workers who tackled downed trees, lines, and transformers, and restored power to our block yesterday."

Concerns

Nancy Gaede & Karl Abbott: "Joy: we have had power back on at the house! Concern: branches and leaves from downed trees are covered in PCBs from blown transformers."