10:30 a.m. Service:
To Grandmother's House We Go
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This Sunday's Worship Associates will be telling life stories about significant Thanksgivings in their lives, good or bad, and inviting the congregation to join in sharing their stories.
9:15 a.m. Drop-in Discussion: What is Liberalism?
Unitarian Universalists call ourselves religious liberals. But just what does the word "Liberal" mean? Is religious liberalism the same as political liberalism? Phil Ebersole will lead a discussion.
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INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE NEXT THURSDAY:
The annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be held at 10:00 AM (
not
11:00 AM) on Thanksgiving Day, November 23
rd
, at First Unitarian (220 Winton Rd. South). Dr. Marlowe Washington will offer the sermon and Rev. Peggy Meeker will read the Presidential Proclamation. This tradition originated with our congregation, First Unitarian, and Temple B’rith Kodesh in 1874.
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COZY NIGHT SUPPER NEXT FRIDAY
Bring those healthy Thanksgiving leftovers!! A
COZY NIGHT SUPPER
will be held
next Friday, November 24th
(the day after Thanksgiving) from 5:30-7:30 in the Clara Barton Lounge. Our potluck dinner will be from 5:30-6:30. The program from 6:30-7:30 will focus on our use of language and its racial implications. A sign up sheet is on the hall bulletin board, or RSVP to Kathy Russell. All are welcome!
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November's selection is "
The Winter of our Discontent
" by John Steinbeck. The discussion group will meet in the Chalice Room at 12 noon
next Sunday, November 26th.
Contact Shirley Bond or Sarah Singal for questions.
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MYSTERY BIKE
Parked inside the church office for the past few weeks has been a very attractive multi-speed bicycle. From the adjustment of the seat, the owner is most likely fairly tall. Numerous attempts to find the owner have been unsuccessful --- visitors, members, organizations who rent out space --- no luck anywhere.
NOTE: The bike style is as pictured, but
it's
RED
. Any information would be appreciated.
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The Luunch Buunch is an informal gathering of folks from First Universalist at a local restaurant about one Sunday a month. The December 10th gathering will be at Flavors of Asia, and on January 7th it will be held at Pita in College Town. Everyone is welcome! Please contact Joyce Gilbert with any suggestions for other restaurants.
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FROM THE MINISTERIAL SEARCH COMMITTEE
The MSC was delighted to see so many members and friends at the Oct. 30 Beyond Categorical Thinking workshop with Keith Kron. Keith is the director of the UUA transitions office and the person who will be talking to ministers in search about our church. Your willingness to come out on a rainy night demonstrated what an engaged and thoughtful congregation this is, and warmed the hearts of your search team! Your support is deeply appreciated.
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TIME TO ORDER YOUR HOLIDAY POINSETTIAS
Orders for Poinsettias will be taken following the Sunday service on November 26
th
and December 3. The cost is $8 each. If you provide an “in memory of” name when you purchase the plant, the names will be included in the December 24th Order of Service. Following the Christmas Eve service you can take your plant home with you, or leave it at the church to be distributed by the Caring Committee.
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HOMELESSNESS ON OUR DOORSTEP
The board continues to listen and discuss what to do about the homeless neighbors who use our church alcove as a shelter, often raising sanitation and, at times, safety concerns. Our position has been one of tolerance consistent with our First Principle and our mission to serve the community. Some in our church feel that we are not doing enough to help these neighbors. Others feel that we are taking undue health and safety risks by allowing them to stay in the alcove, and that asking staff or volunteers to clean up after them is not a good or fair thing to do.
A number of ideas have been raised for how to deal with our homeless neighbor situation either by ourselves or in conjunction with other organizations. If you have feedback or ideas, please share these with a board member.
If you see drug use, public urination/defecation or feel threatened on church property, call 911 immediately to ask for help.
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UU & YOU
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AN INTRODUCTION TO OUR CHURCH
Held the first Sunday of each month
, at 12:00 pm in the Choir Room (room 25, second floor).
Join us for an informal informational gathering especially designed for visitors and friends who want to know more about us and our liberal religious movement. This roughly 45 minute get-together offers attendees an opportunity to get to know one another and this congregation better, and includes a quick overview of Unitarian Universalist history and principles, and the story of this congregation. No registration required --- just drop in when you can.
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THURSDAY LUNCHTIME CONCERTS
Eastman at Washington Square
Thursday lunchtime concerts take place right here at First Universalist. The concerts begin at 12:15 PM and end at approximately 12:45 PM. Brown bag lunches are welcome during the performances, and admission is free. For more information and the Fall 2017 performance schedule visit
www.esm.rochester.edu/community/events/lunchtime/
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SERVICE AUCTION
Save the date! Our annual service auction will be held Sunday, February 4th, after the service. This event is fun for all --- and it's user-friendly, even for auction novices. Watch for more information later this Fall.
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STAFF BONUSES COLLECTION - December 3
Every year, at the holidays, this congregation chooses to honor our staff with a monetary gift to express our deep appreciation for all they do to support the mission or our church --- to Nurture the Spirit and Serve the Community. The
December 3
collection will do that. Thank you for your caring generosity
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To submit an item for "This Week at First Universalist", e-mail
office@uuroc.org
no later than Thursday at noon.
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Staff:
The Reverend Peggy Meeker,
Minister
Rev. Michelle Yates,
Director of Life Span Faith Development
Stacey Yang,
Director of Music
Christina Witkowski,
Office Administrator
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Office Hours:
Tuesday - Friday,
9 - 3:15 (closed Mondays)
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