This Week at First Universalist

Join us next Sunday

February 10, 2019

10:30am Sunday Service | Universalism in the Past

Our month-long theme is Universalism and we will kick off a 3-part sermon series by addressing the Universalism of our past. What is the religious tradition we come out of? How does our history inform who we are today?

9:15am Drop-in Discussion | Teaching A Student

With Disabilities

My experiences in the last three years as a new high school teacher. Did you have difficulty in primary or secondary school from a health related issue? How did you resolve it? David Damico facilitates.

Upcoming Events & Additional Announcements

Thank you to all who participated in

this year's Service Auction!

Many volunteers helped to make it a special day.

We are tallying the proceeds from the auction and will report the results next week! Special thanks to co-chairs Paula Marchese

& Katherine Flynn for a job well done!

New Books For Sale!

The church bookstore now has new copies of The Shared Pulpit, White Fragility and How to Be Less Stupid About Race for sale. Visit the library and bookstore during coffee hour after our weekly service!

Thursday, Feb. 7 | Eastman at Washington Square Concerts

Unique Sound of Low Brass

Eastman at Washington Square Concerts Concerts are held at our church at lunch time on Thursdays. Each concert begins at 12:15pm and ends at approximately 12:45pm. Come and hear the "Brasso Profundo", a small ensemble of Tubas and Euphoniums from Eastman School of Music 's New Horizons Program. Enjoy a variety of styles including pop, classical, jazz, Broadway, and other well-known favorites. Admission is free. Bring your brown bag lunch and join us!

Sunday, Feb. 10 | Transgender & Non-binary Panel

Join a panel of transgender and non-binary people hosted by the Out Alliance on February 10 at Noon in our Sanctuary. Bring your questions and come hear stories and experiences of transgender and gender non-conforming people.

Sunday, Feb. 10 | Farmworker's Rights Town Hall

Rural & Migrant Ministry invites you to a regional Town Hall event from to support the passage of the Farmworker Fair Labor Practices Act. Join the conversation as experts and New York State farmworkers discuss the injustice that farm workers across the state are still subjugated to. Learn more about the Farmworker Fair Labor Practices Act here . Held in our sanctuary from 2-4pm.

Saturday, Feb. 23 | The Path to Membership

If you are thinking of becoming a member of First Universalist Church, please place Saturday, February 23 9am-Noon on your calendar. Learn about the amazing range of opportunities and faith development open to you. Brunch will be served in between informational and interactive sessions. Children are welcome; please let us know beforehand for planning purposes. Contact [email protected] or 585-546-2826 for more information or to let us know you are planning to be there.

Joys & Sorrows

Sorrows

The life of Suzanne McNamara will be celebrated at First Unitarian Church on March 2 at 10:30am. The McNamara Family has been an important presence in our church.
Pat Stott fell on the ice, breaking her wrist. Cards and calls welcome!
Barbara Ward is often housebound, and welcomes calls and cards.

Both

Lisa Gwinner is recovering from two surgeries on her back, the second was unplanned but necessary. She hopes to come home early this week. Cards are welcome!