Join us this Sunday
April 22, 2018
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10:30 am Morning Servic
e:
Earth Sunday.
With the help of our EcoJustice folks, this service and sermon will honor both our Earth’s bounty and her injuries, highlight the need for sustainable energy, and celebrate our energy-giving, life-giving Sun.
9:15 am Drop-In Discussion:
Medical Aid in Dying
: One of the most controversial topics at the NYS Legislature is medical aid in dying legislation. What are the pros and cons--and the moral basis for support? Dick Gilbert, member of the Compassion and Choices Clergy Advisory Council, will lead the discussion.
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MEET OUR CANDIDATE FOR MINISTER
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The Ministerial Search Committee is excited to announce that Rev. Lane Campbell is our candidate for our next minister! Please plan to meet her when she visits for Candidating Week, April 28th to May 6th. She will lead the service on two Sundays, April 29th and May 6th. After the service on May 6th, we will hold a special meeting to vote on calling her as our minister. To learn more about Lane, click on the blue link below to visit her website.
www.revlanecampbell.com
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Thus Do We Covenant: Stewardship 2018
Thank you, thank you! Most of our members and friends have made a pledge to support the 2018-19 budget, and we had a wonderful celebration with pie on Stewardship Sunday. Look for Stewardship results on the bulletin board outside the sanctuary. And if we’ve missed you, it’s not too late! We still have pledge cards available, or pledge online at
uuroc.org
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Roc/ACTS: The Annual Banquet and Silent Auction
Join us today at The Harro East,
155 N. Chestnut
St.,
at 3:30 pm. The speaker will be Rev. James Simmons from Baber A.M.E. Church. Please see Shirley Bond or Robert Remley for tickets.
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Benefit Piano Recital on April 29th
Keith Stott will present a recital of his compositions plus two songs by his piano teacher Leah Murphy at 1:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. This recital was offered at the Service Auction as item A7 for a cost of $10.00 per person. Many seats are still available. You may pay cash at the door or make a check payable to the church and mark Service Auction on the memo line. All proceeds will benefit church programs. Hope to see you there!
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Cozy Night Supper
Two ROC/ACTS members, one from
The Father’s House
and one from Trinity Emanuel Presbyterian, will share some of their perspectives on systemic racism while living in Rochester
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Join us for a potluck supper and thoughtful discussion on Friday, April 20th from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm in the Clara Barton Lounge. It won’t be the same without you! Sign up on the hall bulletin board or contact Kathy Russell via
office@uuroc.org
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FoodLink
Are you interested in visiting FoodLink to learn more about their programs? Visit Tuesday, May 1st from 10:00 am until 11:30 am for a tour. Meet in the FoodLink Lobby, 1999 Mt. Read Boulevard at 9:50 am. Let Kathy Russell know that you will be attending by signing up on the hall bulletin board or emailing her via
office@uuroc.org
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S
AVE THE DATE:
The Interfaith Alliance of Rochester (TIAR) Annual Event: “Hope For The Poor And Vulnerable: Poor People’s Campaign,” Sunday, May 6th from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618 (note NEW LOCATION). The speaker will be Rev. Emily McNeil, Executive Director of Labor Religion Coalition and co-chair of the NY State Poor People’s Campaign followed by a panel discussion and comments from the floor. Free and Open to the Public (disabled access).
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INTERFAITH IMPACT OF NYS:
Interfaith Impact of NYS will hold its annual Advocacy Day in Albany Monday, May 7th. The three main issues to be addressed are (1) the Climate Change and Community Investment Act; (2) HALT solitary confinement legislation and (3) access to voting. Meet your representatives and their staffs, work with other activists and experience what democracy looks like in the state Capitol. Visit the IINYS website at
www.interfaithimpactnys.org
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A late April Webinar (time TBA) will brief participants on the issues. Car pools will be formed. Questions? Contact Dick Gilbert via
office@uuroc.org.
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PEACE VIGILS:
Join us at Goodman Street and East Avenue for our weekly Sunday noon Peace Vigils from 12:00 to 1:00 pm at the RMSC (Rochester Museum and Science Center). Dress appropriately for the weather and make your sign sharing your views or choose one of many. Questions? Contact Hal Bauer, Springwater Farm: (585) 335-2325.
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TRAIN FOR RAIHN:
Interested in joining our volunteer team to welcome RAIHN families at our church? Attend an orientation to learn how RAIHN works and why it's needed, who are the families we serve, and what you need to know to volunteer. RSVP to Jen Canning,
coordinator@raihn.org
or call (585) 506-9050. Questions? Ask Chris DeGolyer, Marti Eggers, or Sarah Singal after the Sunday service.
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THURSDAY LUNCHTIME EASTMAN AT WASHINGTON SQUARE CONCERTS:
These concerts are held every Thursday from 12:15 pm to approximately 12:45 pm. Brown bag lunches are welcome during the performances, and admission is free. For more information visit
www.esm.rochester.edu/community/events/lunchtime
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USHERS & GREETERS NEEDED:
Consider signing up to be an usher or a greeter. Ushers and greeters participate in an essential ministry of welcoming members and visitors to our historical church. If you’re interested, please drop an email to
ushers@uuroc.com
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SUNDAY COFFEE HOUR
: We need new volunteers!! If you like Coffee Hour, please consider serving at least one Sunday a year. Contact Bill Elwell for complete instructions.
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CHURCH LIBRARY AND BOOKSTORE:
Books for Browsing, Borrowing and Buying. The First Universalist library and bookstore are open each Sunday during coffee hour. We have a lending library, a discount bookstore, a free children's bookshelf, a free magazine exchange, and sometimes free books.
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LITTLE FOOD PANTRY:
Our Little Free Library ‘Food Pantry’ supplies are running low. Our neighbors in need were very appreciative for the snacks and water that were available for them during the winter months. We are in need of healthy snack foods as well as dried fruits, crackers, puddings, and water. Please leave your donations in the volunteer office. Thank you.
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I
MPLEMENTING AN AED PROGRAM
(
A
utomated
E
xternal
D
efibrillator): Your friend next to you has just fainted and is now turning blue! What will you do next? Call for help or "Be the Help"? By taking the
A
utomated
E
xternal
D
efibrillator classes coming soon, your friend might be around to thank you. Signing up is not crucial, attending the class is. We need everyone. For more information see You Tube videos. To be part of the emergency team please contact Janine Casillo via
office@uuroc.org
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EMAIL SCAMMING:
There have been several recent email scamming attempts targeting email addresses at the church. Please assume that any incoming email message asking you to send the church’s money (or your own!) anywhere might be fraudulent. Do not reply to such a message, or click on any internet links appearing in the message; instead, forward it to
suspicious@uuroc.org
and delete it from your in-basket. It will be reviewed to determine whether any follow-up is needed. Thank you!
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BLUE RECYCLE TOTE:
The church is looking for help moving the large blue recycle bin to the sidewalk on Monday afternoons, for pick-up early Tuesday mornings. It helps to live or work nearby. Please see Sarah Singal or email her via
office@uuroc.org
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Thanks in advance! We are keeping the blue tote inside the building until further notice. Thank you.
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o submit an item for "This Week at First Universalist," e-mail
office@uuroc.org
no later than Wednesday at noon.
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Staff:
The Reverend Peggy Meeker
,
Minister
Rev. Michelle Yates
,
Minister of Life Span Faith Development
Stacey Xiaoyu Yang
,
Director of Music
Andrea Lewis
,
Office Administrator
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Office Hours:
Tuesday - Friday,
9 - 3:45 (closed Mondays)
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