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Tuesday, May 6 | Drop-In Discussion: Good and Evil Through The Lens Of Satanism
Let’s explore concepts of Satanism further with Adam Durand, who gave a thought-provoking stewardship statement at the April 6 Sunday Service, which mentioned his finding Satanism at a young age. Adam will provide additional background information and lead us into a broader discussion on our concepts of “good” and “evil,” and how they apply to society and our lives. 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!
Thursday, May 8 | Eastman at Washington Square: Guitar Roots
Eastman at Washington Square Concerts are in our sanctuary on Thursdays from 12:15 to 12:45pm. May 8 is “Guitar Roots”: Join Eastman alum and graduate dean Matthew Ardizzone for a solo classical guitar program rooted in folk music. The program features pieces by Leo Brouwer, Edward Flower, and Joaquin Rodrigo. Admission is free! Check out this video about Eastman at Washington Square celebrating its 30th anniversary!
Sunday, May 11 | A Crafty Afternoon!
We had so much fun in March, we’re doing it again! Join us from 3:30-5:30pm in the Clara Barton Lounge. Bring your project to work on, join in an easy craft project (supplies provided), play board games, or just hang out. Please wear a mask (masks provided if you need one). One of a series of masked events for Rochester UUs and the larger community.
Sunday, May 11 | Book Group: “The Lemon Tree”
The Book Group will meet after coffee hour in the Chalice Room to discuss “The Lemon Tree” by Sandy Tolan. A passionate story or the inspiring lives of two unique people illuminate the tragedy of Palestine. You do not need to have read the book to participate. Contact bookgroup@uuroc.org with questions.
Thank-you Binder!
The Faith In Action Council (FIAC) has a collection of thank-you notes from Social Justice Plate recipients. To share these with the congregation, we have placed them in a white binder on one of the round tables in the Clara Barton Lounge.
Updated Documents: "Covenant of Right Relations" & "Policy on Responsible Behavior"
The Committee on Ministry reviewed and revised our church’s “Covenant of Right Relations” and “Policy on Responsible Behavior”. These revised documents provide a structure to guide our process of conflict resolution. These documents can also be found on our website at uuroc.org/bot. We want our church to be a sanctuary in these challenging times—even as we are facing major changes ourselves. Distress around us can leak into relationships even in this community of intentional love and support. The design of the new policy is based on the Unitarian Universalist value of Love at the center of all interactions. Specific elements were developed from our own church’s previous policies as well as the work of other congregations. The documents have been approved by the Board of Trustees and other church leaders. We hope that some of you will look them over and contact any member of the committee with questions or comments. Email any one of us at com@uuroc.org.
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