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Thursday, February 9 | Eastman at Washington Square: Something Old, Something New
Eastman at Washington Square Concerts take place on Thursdays at 12:15 to 12:45pm in our sanctuary. Feb 9 is "Something Old, Something New": Bassoonist Blaire Koerner and pianist Zack Peterson will be returning to Eastman at Washington Square. Don’t miss this much anticipated reprise! Admission is free!
Feb. 12 | Monthly Food Ingathering!
Our monthly food ingathering for the Community Food Cupboard, YAY! Low-sodium non-perishable food, toiletries, paper products, and cash are always needed!
Feb. 12 | Book Group: "Gravel Heart"
Our book group selection for February is "Gravel Heart" by Abdulrazak Gurnah. The Book Group will meet on February 12 at noon in the Chalice Room.The author won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2021 for this fascinating read. Any questions? Contact bookgroup@uuroc.org.
Tuesday, Feb. 14 | Drop-In Discussion: Watch Your Language
“The president of the American Dialect Society says that “ax” is “not a new thing; it is not a mistake. It is a feature of regular English.” A conversation about our own racism—how we laud the Native American nations that are preserving their language, but label other cultures as “uneducated”. Theo Munson and Beth Ares presents. 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!
Feb. 15 to Mar. 15 | UU Theology Zoom Sessions
What is Unitarian Universalist theology and what is your theology as a UU? How does this connect to our covenant and values? Join us for five sessions on Zoom, Wednesdays, Feb. 15 to March 15, 10:30am-12noon. To sign up, contact Rev. Michelle Yates at edu@uuroc.org.
Friday, Feb. 24 | Multigenerational Game and Craft Night (with food)!
Let's bring back the potluck and welcome our families with young children to just come and be fed from 6 to 8pm! We are inviting our youth to have "first pick" of games or crafts. Have a game to bring or craft to share? Please sign up at edu@uuroc.org.
Sunday, Mar. 19 | Bowl to Strike Out Homelessness!
Join us for an afternoon of bowling for Family Promise of Greater Rochester (FPGROC). The goal is to raise at least $300, enough to shelter a family for two weeks. To join go to this link and buy a ticket. When you register, please choose First Universalist as your team. Also, please let Chris DeGolyer know that you have joined. Not up for bowling? You can still donate here.
Small Group Ministry: Opportunities for Connection
Longing for deeper connection? Our SGM groups have openings and welcome you to join one that fits your schedule. Members covenant to share, listen, and build beloved community while exploring topics both thoughtful and light-hearted to achieve greater self-awareness and spiritual growth. Current groups meet in-person or virtually every other Monday or Thursday afternoons, or Wednesday evenings. Find the SGM description on our website (uuroc.org) or email Rev. Michelle at SGM@uuroc.org.
A Message from the Caring Committee
We are so grateful for the support of our beloved community. You have stepped up to give rides and offer food and comfort to our membership throughout the years. And we are always open to new volunteers. Please, consider becoming a member of the Caring Committee. Contact us at caring@uuroc.org!
MOCHA Needs Your Help!
Coffee hour provides a wonderful opportunity to make connections. Will you help make it happen? Your MOCHA team needs help. Please contact mocha@uuroc.org, or sign up during coffee hour!
Need a COVID-19 test?
Need a COVID-19 test or know someone else who does, but can't find one or afford one? Come visit us! We have had a generous donation of COVID-19 tests and we want to help the community. Please email office@uuroc.org to arrange a pickup time! No questions asked!
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