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Tuesday, Jan. 24 | Drop-In Discussion: Article II—Revision of the UU Principles
Several amendments to the Principles have been proposed since last revised in '87. The UUA knows this is a Big Deal and has a whole study commission working on collaborating with the association of churches (that's us). They've asked us to offer our feedback. You can read more about it here or just “drop-in.” Presented by Rev. Michelle Yates.Drop-in Discussions meet via Zoom. We meet 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!
Thursday, January 26 | Eastman at Washington Square: Four Centuries of Songs Across the World
Eastman at Washington Square Concerts take place on Thursdays at 12:15 to 12:45pm in our sanctuary. Jan. 26 is "Four Centuries of Songs Across the World": Monica Ramich, soprano and Kenneth Kam, guitarist and lutenist, will be sharing music by Bach, Dowland, Hahn, Villa-Lobos, Seiber and the Beatles.Admission is free!
Sunday, January 29 | Eastman Organists’ Community Concert
The first Community Concert of 2023 will take place January 29 at 4pm at First Universalist. The concert features the church’s historically significant 1908 pipe organ built by pioneering English organ-builder, Robert Hope-Jones. This instrument is the only one of its type in the world that remains in its original condition. Held monthly at various churches around Rochester, upcoming concerts will be posted on the Eastman School of Music ‘Organ Events’ webpage.
Finance News: Next Up, Slow Rolling Service Auction!
Sign up for your picks by January 29! A catalogue of offerings is available at uuroc.org. Take a look at what you might like to do, and create a “wish list!” You can find the catalogue here, and the More details in this flyer and at uuroc.org. In-Person participants, starting after the service on Sunday, January 22, you can sign up for the offerings in the Clara Barton Lounge. During the first week, we ask that you sign up for no more than two events/services to give everyone a chance to participate.Online participants, please use this proxy form! Indicate and rank your choices, and one of our proxy team members will sign you up for your selections. Please note that proxy selections must be emailed by 5pm on the Saturday prior to each Sunday sign up.... so don’t wait to make your choices! Questions? Contact auction@uuroc.org.
Leadership Opportunities at UURoc
Submitted by the Nominating Committee
Are you looking for ways to be more involved in church leadership? Getting involved can help you connect with the church and its members/friends. The Nominating Committee is starting to identify candidates for open leadership positions for the 2023-2024 church year. Those positions are listed below. If you are a church member and interested in being considered as a candidate for these positions, or in learning more, please contact a member of the Nominating Committee at nomcom@uuroc.org. Current committee members are Janus Mary Jones, Bill Elwell, Dwight Montague, Janet Rothbein and Charles Courtsal.
Board Of Trustees: The Board of Trustees represents the congregation for setting church policies and for fiduciary responsibility with a view to sustaining the church for the long term. Two board seats will be open for three-year terms.
• Candidates must be members of the church and have been active in the congregation for at least a year.
Nominating Committee: This committee is responsible for recruiting qualified members for certain church leadership roles as described in the bylaws. Two positions will be open for two-year terms.
• Candidates must be members of the church and have been active in the congregation for at least two years.
Committee On Ministry: The COM is the committee that monitors how the minister, lay leaders, and congregation work together for the best possible fulfillment of the congregation’s mission and covenant. One position will be open for a three-year term.
• Candidates must be members of the church for at least three years.
EcoJustice
If you missed the drop-in discussion on Climate Solutions and regional strategy, email ecojustice@uuroc.org. You will receive slides and relevant links. Next EcoJustice meeting is February 5, 15 minutes after the end of the service, in the Chalice Room. All are welcome.
MOCHA is Back!
It has been heart-warming to see the Clara Barton Lounge all a-buzz after service on Sunday! Coffee hour provides a wonderful opportunity to make connections and grow relationships at First Universalist. Will you help make it happen? Starting in February, your MOCHA team (Kitty, Karl, and Nancy) will need your help. We will serve at coffee hour twice a month. We need YOU to step up and volunteer to help out on the other Sundays. There can be some
flexibility in dates...adjustments can be made as needed. Everything that you will need will be provided, including detailed instructions.
So grab a friend (it does help to have more than one person working) and sign up on the sheet on the refreshment table. It’s easy and fun, and if you did this even once each church year, it would be a wonderful service to our congregation. Unfortunately, if no one is able to help, there will be no coffee hour on that Sunday.
Thanks in advance for your help. If you can help, please contact mocha@uuroc.org.
Your MOCHA team
Kitty, Karl and Nancy
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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