Join us this Sunday
August 19, 2018


10:00 am Morning Servi ce:   Why a Peaceful Heart is the First Step.  Pope Benedict once equated the Buddhist path to narcissism and charged that it offered transcendence without imposing concrete religious obligations. This Sunday, we will refute this charge, and explore why a peaceful heart is essential to being a force for good in the world.   
— Peter House, Summer Minister 

Drop-In Discussion: “Spiritual Monstrosities, " based on Karen Armstrong's book, The Battle for God . A discussion of fundamentalism in Judaism, Christianity and Islam will be led by Janus Mary Jones.

Upcoming Events

AED TRAINING

A brand new Phillips HeartStart AED has been purchased by our First Universalist congregation and is mounted in the area between the sanctuary and the Clara Barton Lounge, near the administrator's office. It is labeled “AED”. Please join us for classes in using the AED and saving a life on the following dates: August 19 and September 2, 9, or 16. You can participate in an American Heart Association class led by instructor Kate Fleury, RN, BSN. The classes will be held in the sanctuary at 12:30 pm on Sundays after church. You will learn basic CPR and use of an AED so you can be a more prepared hero. There is no written test to receive a certificate of attendance!

IMMIGRATION EDUCATION FORUM
Save The Date!

Join us for an evening of immigration education on Wednesday, August 22, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at First Universalist Church. Learn about the issue's history, how immigration's national context affects our local communities; hear WNY immigrants' experiences and how you can work in solidarity with them by joining high-impact, locally-based efforts. RSVP to rocrapidresponse@gmail.com to reserve your seat. Suggested donation - $5.00. 


BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

Please join us August 26 at 11:15 am -- 1:30 pm, upstairs in the Chalice Room for a discussion of the book Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue . Also, please bring any book suggestions you may have for the 2018-2019 year. We hope you had a pleasant summer reading,relaxing and having fun.
- Shirley Bond and Sarah Singal


REV. LANE CAMPBELL

Office Hours Are:
Tuesday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday: Study Day. Open hours will be held at a coffee shop (TBD)
Friday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
(860) 389-4697

Rev. Lane Campbell is accepting appointments now through August 16. These will be the first set of appointments within a two week period. Check the Court St. bulletin board and sign up for your desired day and time or email her at minister@uuroc.org .

From the Caring Committee

 It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Gemma M. Lanthier, Rev. Michelle Yates' Mother. Rev. Michelle was in Buffalo with her mother until her passing. Cards and emails are welcome as our thoughts and peaceful wishes go out to Rev. Michelle and her family. https://buffalonews.com/2018/08/04/lanthier-gemma-m/

With sorrow we inform our congregation that Bill Hickok has passed. Details about his memorial will be coming soon.

Reach out to Jessie Werner at The Hurlbut Nursing Home, 1177 E. Henrietta Rd., Rm. 73A, Rochester, NY 14623. She would appreciate cards and visits.

Via a happy email from Mollie, Lillian Kellogg’s niece, Lillian and Ellie Chaffee are together now at the Presbyterian Home, 20 Center Xing, Fairport, NY 14450. Lillian and Ellie have not been apart at all for decades.  Cards are welcome and please be sure to put BOTH first and last names on the card itself. If you want to visit, please call first.

Eleanor Siegfried is now at Highland Hospital in Room 501. Please keep well wishes and warm thoughts going her way. Her family will keep us updated on her progress.

Also, cards and calls are welcomed by Robert Doane, who is home after treatment at Strong Hospital and is receiving chemo therapy. (585) 288-1643.

Lois Baum is home from an ER visit - cards are welcome.

Jim Sittnick is likely getting a new kidney in November!!

Additional Announcements

FROM THE GARDEN: We have heard thanks for strawberries, zucchini, cucumbers, the first tomatoes, herbs and flowers along Clinton and Court Streets from individuals in the neighborhood and from St Joe's House of Hospitality. And in turn we thank our team of garden waterers and mother nature! it would be helpful if we had names and contact information of the good people composting at church. Please let Sarah Singal know who you are at garden@uuroc.org . Thanks!
RAIHN MATCH: We have reached the $700 mark for the R ochester A rea I nterfaith H ospitality N etwork match. Our goal is $1,000. When we reach our goal, a friend of the congregation will donate $2,000. The total of $3,000 will be sent to the RAIHN Day Center to make improvements for comfort and security. Checks can be made out to First Universalist Church with ' RAIHN Match' on the memo line. Or you can place cash in an envelope labeled the same and drop it in the offering plate on a Sunday.
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE: We need a volunteer who likes to take portrait photos. We will assemble a revised Staff/Board photo display during August. Here’s your chance to use your fancy camera. Email the church office at office@uuroc.org if you can volunteer for this.
OUR BEAUTIFUL SANCTUARY PIANO: Our piano is provided by the Eastman School of Music, as we are the hosts of the Thursday lunchtime concerts during the year. This summer, the piano will be undergoing some maintenance and repair. When the Eastman piano is unavailable, we will be using an electronic instrument provided by a church member. Thanks to Eastman, and to church friends for their efforts to keep the music going during summer services!
PROJECT TEAM SUGGESTIONS: The Project Team consists of members who have been approved by the Board of Trustees. The team reports to FIAC and the Board and is tasked to come up with and submit a recommendation on a targeted project for congregational involvement that satisfies our mission of dealing with systemic racism in Rochester.  The Project Team welcomes your suggestions and comments at pt-suggestions@uuroc.org. 
CHURCH LIBRARY & BOOKSTORE SUMMER HOURS: The church library and bookstore is closed through August 26 but will open only on August 19. We will resume our regular weekly schedule again starting September 2.
SUMMER READING: FIAC and the Project Team recommend When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir, by Patrisse Khan-Cullors and Asha Bandele (available in the church library ONLY this Sunday, August 19).
T o submit an item for "This Week at First Universalist,"
e-mail   office@uuroc.org  
no later than Wednesday at noon.   
Staff:
Peter House , Summer Minister

Rev. Michelle Yates ,
Minister of Life Span Faith Development

Director of Music

Andrea Lewis , Office Administrator / Editor

150 S. Clinton Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604 | (585) 546-2826 | office@uuroc.org
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