This Week at First Universalist

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December 24, 2023

7pm Sunday Service: The Work of Christmas

Gather as the old stories are told, as the songs are sung, as the candles are lit all to celebrate the miraculous birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a child who would one day bring the liberation of all people. Bringing together stories from many different religious traditions, let us remember the work of Christmas as a liberatory story that calls us towards justice, care, and freedom.

Don't forget, there will be a 6:30pm musical prelude before the service!

Speaker: Rev. Lane-Mairead Campbell

Masking in the First Universalist church building is now optional, please respect any distancing requests by fellow attendees. A mask-required section of the sanctuary is designated for those preferring to stay masked.

Christmas Eve Worship Link

Connecting:

Via Zoom:

us02web.zoom.us/j/131764422

Via phone:

Dial 1-646-558-8656,

and enter the

Meeting ID: 131-764-422

Worship Service Video: 12/17/23

In the Holy Dark

with Rev. Lane-Mairead Campbell

Upcoming Events &

Additional Announcements

Tuesday, December 19 | Drop-In Discussion:

Am I Losing it? The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

Do you worry about the health of your brain? We will talk about Dementia, Alzheimer’s and normal age-related changes based on a publication of the Alzheimer’s Association. Presented by Beth Ares.

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!

Christmas Eve Cookies!

If you are planning on attending the Christmas Eve Service, please consider bringing a dozen or so Christmas cookies to share after the service. Please bring something that lists any ingredients, for folks who have allergies. Also remember, our building is a peanut-free facility!

The 2024 Service Auction Approaches!

The clock is ticking, and the 2024 Service Auction is coming! The big fundraising event is Sunday, February 4, 2024 after the church service, but NOW is the time to plan! Think about what you might like to donate to the auction—perhaps a dinner, service, or unique item. (Please remember that the auction is not the place for garage sale or Goodwill items). Donation forms (both hard copy and online) will be available by early January, and there are lots of volunteer opportunities. Contact finance@uuroc.org for more information, or click on the button below!

Service Auction Info!

First Universalist Winter Break

First Universalist is closed from Monday, Dec. 25 through Saturday, December 30. All virtual/home offices will be closed, and our staff will be off during this time. We will have our usual Sunday Service on Sunday, Dec. 31, but will be closed on New Year's Day.

We wish you and your loved ones the happiest of holidays and a peaceful New Year.

Joys & Sorrows

Please send your Joys and Sorrows to be read at our Sunday Worship service to JoysandSorrows@uuroc.org.

A Sorrow: Harriet Sutherland, a faithful member of our church before she moved to Ithaca, is now in the Friendly Home on East Avenue, suffering from some dementia. She is now totally deaf, so bring a notebook/iPad in order to communicate with her if you visit. Her husband Dick says she would love visits from her old First Universalist friends!

Note: When you email a joy or sorrow to us, you are giving us permission to read it aloud at our Sunday service and possibly publish it in this weekly email. Thank you!