Join us this Sunday
May 06, 2018
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10:30 am Morning Servic
e:
Heeding the Call.
Where leads our call? Following a week of intentionally listening to one another, Rev. Campbell offers reflections on the topic of calling. What is this moment in our history calling us to do? How are we called to be with one another? What are some of the deep truths that will carry us forward? In covenantal relationship, guided by our deepest--held values, we will explore these questions, reflect on the future of our faith, and ponder the possibilities of the future for First Universalist Church.
—Rev. Lane Campbell
9:15 am Drop-In Discussion:
Libe
rating Women:
How does educating women help the entire world? Kate Fleury will talk about how, when women, especially women in poor countries, have hope for the future, they may have fewer children, and they may start businesses, be better able to care for their families and contribute to their communities in other ways.
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MEET OUR CANDIDATE FOR MINISTER
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The Ministerial Search Committee is excited to announce that Rev. Lane Campbell is our candidate for our next minister! Please plan to meet her when she visits for Candidating Week, April 28th through May 6th. We will hold a special meeting to vote on calling her as our minister after the service on May 6th. To learn more about Lane, click on the blue link below to visit her website.
www.revlanecampbell.com
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FoodLink
Are you interested in visiting FoodLink to learn more about their programs? Visit Tuesday, May 1st from 10:00 am until 11:30 am for a tour. We will meet in the FoodLink Lobby, 1999 Mt. Read Boulevard, at 9:50 am. Let Kathy Russell know that you will be attending by signing up on the hall bulletin board or emailing her via
office@uuroc.org
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Garden Committee
Meet us on Spring Clean-Up/Fix-up Day, Saturday morning, May 5th, as we make plans for the gardens this year—flowers and veggies, planters and beds. We welcome gardeners, old and new, young and, ahem, mature, full of wisdom, and full of new-fangled ideas. Contact Sarah Singal via
office@uuroc.org
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Clean-up/Fix-up Day
The 2018 Spring Clean-up Day has been scheduled for this coming Saturday, May 5th, starting at 9:00 am. As it is our Candidating Week we will be giving the minister’s study particular attention with minor improvements and cleaning and our ministerial candidate has indicated she plans to drop by. There will be all kinds of cleaning, fixing, painting, etc. jobs to be completed—something for all skill levels. Bring along your favorite tools or cleaning products. Breakfast snacks and a light lunch will be provided. Even if you can’t stay long, any help will be greatly appreciated. We would love a big turnout! For more information, please contact Tom Ruganis via
office@uuroc.org
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Book Group
Our book selection for May is Sue Monk Kidd's
The Invention of Wings
. This novel was inspired by the historical figure of Sarah Grimke, and allows us to use our imagination
while exploring facts. Please join us on May 27th upstairs in the Chalice Room at 12 noon for a lively discussion! You do not have to have read the book, your insights will be gratefully received and shared. Hope to see you then. Also for those of you that wish to get a head start, June's selection will be
Things Fall Apart
By Chinua Achebe.
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STEWARDSHIP 2018:
Thus Do We Covenant.Thank you, thank you! Most of our members and friends have made a pledge to support the 2018 - 2019 budget. Look for stewardship results on the bulletin board outside the sanctuary. And if we’ve missed you, it’s not too late! We still have pledge cards available.
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AVE THE DATE:
The Interfaith Alliance of Rochester (TIAR) Annual Event: “Hope For The Poor And Vulnerable: Poor People’s Campaign,” Sunday, May 6th from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618 (note NEW LOCATION). The speaker will be Rev. Emily McNeil, Executive Director of Labor Religion Coalition and Co-Chair of the NY State Poor People’s Campaign followed by a panel discussion and comments from the floor. Free and Open to the Public (disabled access).
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INTERFAITH IMPACT OF NYS:
Interfaith Impact of NYS will hold its annual Advocacy Day in Albany on Monday, May 7th. The three main issues to be addressed are (1) the Climate Change and Community Investment Act; (2) HALT solitary confinement legislation and (3) access to voting. Meet your representatives and their staffs, work with other activists and experience what democracy looks like in the state Capitol. Visit the IINYS website at
www.interfaithimpactnys.org
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A late April webinar (time TBA) will brief participants on the issues. Car pools will be formed. Questions? Contact Dick Gilbert via
office@uuroc.org
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PEACE VIGILS:
Join us at Goodman Street and East Avenue for our weekly Sunday noon Peace Vigils from 12:00 to 1:00 pm at the RMSC (Rochester Museum and Science Center). Dress appropriately for the weather and make your sign sharing your views or choose one of many. Questions? Contact Hal Bauer, Springwater Farm: (585) 335-2325.
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THURSDAY LUNCHTIME EASTMAN AT WASHINGTON SQUARE CONCERTS:
These concerts are held every Thursday from 12:15 pm to approximately 12:45 pm. Brown bag lunches are welcome during the performances, and admission is free. For more information visit
www.esm.rochester.edu/community/events/lunchtime
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USHERS & GREETERS NEEDED:
Consider signing up to be an usher or a greeter. Ushers and greeters participate in an essential ministry of welcoming members and visitors to our historical church. If you’re interested, please drop an email to
ushers@uuroc.com
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SUNDAY COFFEE HOUR
: We need new volunteers!! If you like Coffee Hour, please consider serving at least one Sunday a year. Contact Bill Elwell for complete instructions.
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CHURCH LIBRARY AND BOOKSTORE:
Books for Browsing, Borrowing and Buying. The First Universalist library and bookstore are open each Sunday during coffee hour. We have a lending library, a discount bookstore, a free children's bookshelf, a free magazine exchange, and sometimes free books.
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LITTLE FOOD PANTRY:
Our Little Free Library ‘Food Pantry’ supplies are running low. Our neighbors in need were very appreciative for the snacks and water that were available for them during the winter months. We are in need of healthy snack foods as well as dried fruits, crackers, puddings, and water. Please leave your donations in the volunteer office. Thank you.
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I
MPLEMENTING AN AED PROGRAM
(
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utomated
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xternal
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efibrillator): Your friend next to you has just fainted and is now turning blue! What will you do next? Call for help or "Be the Help?" By taking the
A
utomated
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xternal
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efibrillator classes coming soon, your friend might be around to thank you. Signing up is not crucial, attending the class is. We need everyone. For more information see You Tube videos. To be part of the emergency team please contact Janine Casillo via
office@uuroc.org
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EMAIL SCAMMING:
There have been several recent email scamming attempts targeting email addresses at the church. Please assume that any incoming email message asking you to send the church’s money (or your own!) anywhere might be fraudulent. Do not reply to such a message, or click on any internet links appearing in the message; instead, forward it to
suspicious@uuroc.org
and delete it from your in-basket. It will be reviewed to determine whether any follow-up is needed. Thank you!
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BLUE RECYCLE TOTE:
The church is looking for help moving the large blue recycle bin to the sidewalk on Monday afternoons, for pick-up early Tuesday mornings. It helps to live or work nearby. Please see Sarah Singal or email her via
office@uuroc.org
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Thanks in advance! We are keeping the blue tote inside the building until further notice. Thank you.
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o submit an item for "This Week at First Universalist," e-mail
office@uuroc.org
no later than Wednesday at noon.
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Staff:
The Reverend Peggy Meeker
,
Minister
Rev. Michelle Yates
,
Minister of Life Span Faith Development
Stacey Xiaoyu Yang
,
Director of Music
Andrea Lewis
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Office Administrator
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Office Hours:
Tuesday - Friday,
9 - 3:45 (closed Mondays)
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