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Tuesday, Oct. 4 | Drop-In Discussion: Open Topic
Gather, greet, converse. We will dive into an as-yet-to-be-identified but meaningful conversation. Drop-In Discussions are virtual! 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!
Small Group Ministry: Opportunities for Connection
Want to engage in meaningful conversations? Longing for deeper connection? Our Small Group Ministry (SGM) groups have openings and welcome you to join one that fits your schedule. 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 by clicking on the "Connect" tab, then "Small Group Ministry". Or email Rev. Michelle at SGM@uuroc.org.
Oct. 9 | COVID Listening Session
The COVID Task Force would like to hear your feedback about First Universalist's COVID policies and practices. Join in the conversation on October 9 following the worship service both online and in-person.
Oct. 9 | Book Group: Parable of the Sower
Our review selection for October 9 is Octavia Butler's novel “Parable of the Sower”. This is a futuristic novel set between 2024 and 2027.
What an interesting book Octavia has written! The book can be summed up in one soulful observation: What is to become of our world? We have work to do, but we can do it. The future generations are counting on us. Please join us at noon in the Chalice Room for
a lively discussion and bring book suggestions for future meetings.
Oct. 9 | Food Ingathering
Food ingathering for the Community Food Cupboard of Rochester at Nester Street at our in- person service, YAY! Low-sodium non-perishable food, toiletries, paper products, and cash are always needed!
Nov. 5 | Calling All Leaders! First Universalist Leadership Assembly
We will meet in the Clara Barton Lounge from 9am to noon to nourish the spirit, learn from our recent past, and plan for our future! All Committee Chairs, Team Leaders, and anyone interested in leadership are welcome! Please RSVP to office@uuroc.org if you would like to attend! If you have any questions, contact Steve Munson at stephenmunson@mac.com.
Nov. 6 | In-Church Drop-In Discussions have resumed!
Drop-in discussions have resumed in the Chalice Room starting at 9:15am and will continue to be held there on the first Sunday of each month until further notice. The Zoom drop-in discussions on Tuesday nights will continue as they are now without interruption. Phil Ebersole is the person to talk to if you have thoughts about the future in-church discussions. Beth Ares is the person to talk to about the Tuesday evening Zoom discussions.
Upcoming New York State Convention of Universalists, October 21- 22, 2022
Have you heard that our congregation is hosting the 2022 NYS Convention of Universalists on October 21 and 22 and that you are welcome to attend? The Keynote speaker is Sheila Starkey Hahn. There will also be workshop sessions. Here is a link to more convention details. Would you like to be a delegate from our congregation? You can attend meetings either in person, by ZOOM or with a mail-in ballot. Our congregation can send up to four delegates, so please let the Nominating Committee know if you are interested at nomcom@uuroc.org. The Board of Trustees hopes to select delegates at their October meeting. Please contact nomcom@uuroc.org with any questions.
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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