Join us this Sunday
August 5, 2018


10:00 am Morning Servi ce:   Thirteen Years With Mary Beth. All my life I’ve had cats and derived great pleasure and comfort from their companionship. But my cat Mary Beth has tested me like no other cat I’ve ever had. We will explore what we can learn from less-than-perfect pets (and people).
— Peter House, Summer Minister 

Drop-In Discussion: The Rise and Fall of Adam and Eve. The biblical story of Adam and Eve has generated controversy for the past 2,000 years. This story of the Fall of Man (caused by a woman?) and Original Sin has been an important influence in Western civilization. The book by Stephen Greenblatt describes the evolution of these ideas. Discussion led by Jim Milch.

Upcoming Events

AED TRAINING

A brand new Phillips HeartStart AED has been purchased by our First Universalist congregation and is mounted in the area between the sanctuary and the Clara Barton Lounge, near the administrator's office. It is labeled “AED”. Please join us for classes in using the AED and saving a life on the following dates: August 12, 19, and September 2, 9, or 16. You can participate in an American Heart Association class led by instructor Kate Fleury, RN, BSN. The classes will be held in the sanctuary at 12:30 pm on Sundays after church. You will learn basic CPR and use of an AED so you can be a more prepared hero. There is no written test to receive a certificate of attendance!

From the Caring Committee

With sorrow we inform our congregation that Bill Hickok has passed. Details about his memorial will be coming soon.

Reach out to Jessie Werner at The Hurlbut Nursing Home, 1177 E. Henrietta Rd., Rm. 73A, Rochester, NY 14623. She would appreciate cards and visits.

Lillian Kellogg is at Edna Tina Wilson Home, 700 Island Cottage Road, Rochester, NY 14612. Cards are welcome.

Eleanor Siegfried is Monroe Community Hospital, 435 E. Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14620. Cards are welcome.

Also, cards and calls are welcomed by Robert Doane, who is home after treatment at Strong Hospital and is receiving chemo therapy. (585) 288-1643.

Ellie Chaffee is at Hill Haven Nursing Home, 1550 Empire Blvd., Webster, NY 14580. Cards are welcome.

Lois Baum is home from an ER visit - cards are welcome.

Jim Sittnick is likely getting a new kidney in November!!

Additional Announcements

*RAIHN MATCH: We have reached the $700 mark for the R ochester A rea I nterfaith H ospitality N etwork match. Our goal is $1,000. When we reach our goal, a friend of the congregation will donate $2,000. The total of $3,000 will be sent to the RAIHN Day Center to make improvements for comfort and security. Checks can be made out to First Universalist Church with ' RAIHN Match' on the memo line. Or you can place cash in an envelope labeled the same and drop it in the offering plate on a Sunday.
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE: We need a volunteer who likes to take portrait photos. We will assemble a revised Staff/Board photo display during August. Here’s your chance to use your fancy camera. Email the church office at office@uuroc.org if you can volunteer for this.
OUR BEAUTIFUL SANCTUARY PIANO: Our piano is provided by the Eastman School of Music, as we are the hosts of the Thursday lunchtime concerts during the year. This summer, the piano will be undergoing some maintenance and repair. When the Eastman piano is unavailable, we will be using an electronic instrument provided by a church member. Thanks to Eastman, and to church friends for their efforts to keep the music going during summer services!
PROJECT TEAM SUGGESTIONS: The Project Team consists of members who have been approved by the Board of Trustees. The team reports to FIAC and the Board and is tasked to come up with and submit a recommendation on a targeted project for congregational involvement that satisfies our mission of dealing with systemic racism in Rochester.  The Project Team welcomes your suggestions and comments at pt-suggestions@uuroc.org. 
ORGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY: On August 3, from 1 – 4 p m, David Peckham, co-chair of the OHS 2018 Convention and assistant professor of organ at the Eastman School of Music, along with graduate student Margaret-Mary Owens, will conduct a pipe organ recital and orchestrate the presentation of the Hope Jones OHS Citation Award in conjunction with the 2018 convention (7/29 - 8/3).
CHURCH LIBRARY & BOOKSTORE SUMMER HOURS: The church library and bookstore is closed through August 26 but will open only on August 19. We will resume our regular weekly schedule again starting September 2.
SUMMER READING: FIAC and the Project Team recommend When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir, by Patrisse Khan-Cullors and Asha Bandele (available in the church library ONLY on August 19).
T o submit an item for "This Week at First Universalist,"
e-mail   office@uuroc.org  
no later than Wednesday at noon.   
Staff:
Peter House , Summer Minister

Rev. Michelle Yates ,
Minister of Life Span Faith Development

Director of Music

Andrea Lewis , Office Administrator / Editor

150 S. Clinton Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604 | (585) 546-2826 | office@uuroc.org
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