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Tuesday, November 21 | Drop-In Discussion:
Fear of Free Speech
Why is free speech important? Why do some of us fear it? Phil Ebersole will do a presentation and lead a discussion. 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!
Sunday, November 23 | Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service
Join us for Rochester’s annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service on November 23, at 11am, at First Unitarian Church (220 Winton Rd.). First Universalist is one of three founding congregations of this service, the oldest of its kind in the nation, along with First Unitarian and Temple B’rith Kodesh. Other congregations have joined in since then. Worship is led by Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and UU Clergy. This year, Rabbi Peter Stein from Temple B’rith Kodesh will give the sermon.
Thursday, November 30 | Eastman at Washington Square: Piano Extravaganza II
Eastman at Washington Square Concerts take place on Thursdays at 12:15 to 12:45pm in our sanctuary. November 30 is "Piano Extravaganza II": Featuring students from the piano studios of Professors Lomazov and Rackers. Admission is free!
Friday, Dec. 1 | Trumpet and Piano Recital
Dr. Luke Spence, trumpet, will be performing a recital with our very own Dr. Brock Tjosvold on Dec. 1 at 7 pm at the Hochstein School. The recital, titled "Wouldn't That Be Queer? Rethinking the Traditional Narrative" combines traditional and contemporary works for solo trumpet through the lens of self-expression as a queer person.
Sunday, Dec. 3 | Ordination of Rev. Verdis Robinson!
Join us for the Ordination of Verdis LeVar Robinson by the Unitarian Church of Montpelier, First Universalist, & First Unitarian on December 3, at 3pm hosted by First Unitarian. It will be a hybrid service using the following link: live.rochesterunitarian.org. Rev. Shari Halliday-Quan (Lead Minister, First Unitarian Church of Rochester) will preside, Rev. Dr. Sofia Betancourt (President, Unitarian Universalist Association) will deliver the sermon, and our very own Rev. Lane-Mairead Campbell will deliver the Charge to the Congregations. We'll also welcome special musical guests, bēheld, and an Ordination Choir comprised of members of the ordaining congregations and the Montpelier Community Gospel Choir. We are counting on an enthusiastic turnout from First Universalist at this important event! Verdis has been a beloved member of First Universalist congregation since 2008, an impressive speaker, and soulful singer! The Greater Rochester community will benefit from his leadership as our churches strive to be “open-minded, open-hearted spiritual communities…leading lives of justice, love, learning and hope.” Please RSVP here: http://pp.events/ordainingverdis.
Staff Bonus Time!
The staff at First Universalist is as hardworking and dedicated as they come! Once a year, church members and friends can show our appreciation in a special way: with a Holiday Bonus. This year’s staff bonus collection will take place during the service on Sunday, December 3. You are welcome to donate in the offering basket, online, or by sending a check to church. Please be sure your donation reaches us before December 12, to ensure that we can include your contribution in the bonuses before the December holidays.
Housing For All: Sock it to Me! November Only!
Collecting new, white socks for those experiencing homelessness in shelters and on the streets. An opportunity for everyone to participate in our all-congregation social justice project, please leave your donation of socks in the sunflower box in the Clara Barton Lounge by November 30. We will then deliver them to one or more organizations listed on the collection box. THANK YOU!
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