This Week at First Universalist

Join us this Sunday

April 15, 2018

10:30 am Morning Service: Racism, Reconciliation and the Resurrection . Gaynelle Wethers will share her experience of being born and raised in segregation in New Orleans, Louisiana, her reconciling with dealing with racism then and now, and her understanding of the Resurrection in addressing the experiences of her life’s journey.

—Guest Preacher Gaynelle Wethers

9:15 am Drop-In Discussion: Social Energy . A representative from Suncommon will discuss how individuals can incorporate solar energy in their households. Come with questions about solar energy and to learn more about the Eco-Justice Task Group.

This Sunday's Social Justice Plate Offering is earmarked for Rochester People's Climate Coalition. We at First Universalist are centering much of April's activities around our Earth! Please help this group out as they work tirelessly to help educate the Rochester community abo ut climate change solutions.

MEET OUR CANDIDATE FOR MINISTER

The Ministerial Search Committee is excited to announce that Rev. Lane Campbell is our candidate for our next minister! Please plan to meet her when she visits for Candidating Week, April 28th to May 6th. She will lead the service on two Sundays, April 29th and May 6th. After the service on May 6th, we will hold a special meeting to vote on calling her as our minister. To learn more about Lane, click on the blue link below to visit her website. www.revlanecampbell.com

Upcoming Events

Thus Do We Covenant: Stewardship 2018

Thank you, thank you! Many of our members and friends have made a pledge to support the 2018-2019 budget, and we had a wonderful celebration with pie on Stewardship Sunday. If you have not yet returned a pledge card, please know that we need you, and it's not too late! We encourage you to pledge at church, by US mail, or online at uuroc.org .

RAIHN* Needs You!

April 15th through April 22nd

Today, First Universalist welcomes temporarily homeless families for the week. We especially need overnight volunteers, and we have new comfy air mattresses for overnighters to sleep on. We still have spots open that require no training, such as set up, pack up, and laundry. To learn more before volunteering, ask us about shadowing a seasoned volunteer.To volunteer or if you have questions, contact Chris DeGolyer via office@uuroc.org , or sign up in the lounge after church on Sunday.

*Rochester Area Interfaith Hospitality Network:

Keeping Families Together, Getting Families Home for Good

Roc/ACTS Annual Banquet

The Annual Banquet is coming up April 22nd. It is being held at the Harro East, 155 N. Chestnut St. Please see Shirley Bond or Robert Remely for tickets.

Benefit Piano Recital on April 29th

Keith Stott will present a recital of his compositions plus two songs by his piano teacher Leah Murphy at 1:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. This recital was offered at the Service Auction as item A7 for a cost of $10.00 per person. Many seats are still available. You may pay cash at the door or make a check payable to the church and mark Service Auction on the memo line. All proceeds will benefit church programs. Hope to see you there!

Additional Announcements

S AVE THE DATE: The Interfaith Alliance of Rochester (TIAR) Annual Event: “Hope For The Poor And Vulnerable: Poor People’s Campaign,” Sunday, May 6th from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618 (note NEW LOCATION). The speaker will be Rev. Emily McNeil, Executive Director of Labor Religion Coalition and co-chair of the NY State Poor People’s Campaign followed by a Panel Discussion and comments from the floor. Free and Open to the Public (disabled access).

INTERFAITH IMPACT OF NYS: Interfaith Impact of NYS will hold its annual Advocacy Day in Albany Monday, May 7th. The three main issues to be addressed are (1) the Climate Change and Community Investment Act; (2) HALT solitary confinement legislation and (3) access to voting. Meet your representatives and their staffs, work with other activists and experience what democracy looks like in the state Capitol. Visit the IINYS website at www.interfaithimpactnys.org . A late April Webinar (time TBA) will brief participants on the issues. Car pools will be formed. Questions? Contact Dick Gilbert via office@uuroc.org.

PEACE VIGILS: Join us at Goodman Street and East Avenue for our weekly Sunday noon Peace Vigils from 12:00 to 1:00 pm at the RMSC (Rochester Museum and Science Center). Dress appropriately for the weather and make your sign sharing your views or choose one of many. Questions? Contact Hal Bauer, Springwater Farm: (585) 335-2325.

TRAIN FOR RAIHN: Interested in joining our volunteer team to welcome RAIHN families at our church? Attend an orientation to learn how RAIHN works and why it's needed, who are the families we serve, and what you need to know to volunteer. RSVP to Jen Canning, coordinator@raihn.org or call (585) 506-9050. Questions? Ask Chris DeGolyer, Marti Eggers, or Sarah Singal after the Sunday service.

THURSDAY LUNCHTIME EASTMAN AT WASHINGTON SQUARE CONCERTS: These concerts are held every Thursday from 12:15 pm to approximately 12:45 pm. Brown bag lunches are welcome during the performances, and admission is free. For more information visit www.esm.rochester.edu/community/events/lunchtime .

USHERS & GREETERS NEEDED: Consider signing up to be an usher or a greeter. Ushers and greeters participate in an essential ministry of welcoming members and visitors to our historical church. If you’re interested, please drop an email to ushers@uuroc.com .

SUNDAY COFFEE HOUR : We need new volunteers!! If you like Coffee Hour, please consider serving at least one Sunday a year. Contact Bill Elwell for complete instructions.

CHURCH LIBRARY AND BOOKSTORE: Books for Browsing, Borrowing and Buying. The First Universalist library and bookstore are open each Sunday during coffee hour. We have a lending library, a discount bookstore, a free children's bookshelf, a free magazine exchange, and sometimes free books.

I MPLEMENTING AN AED PROGRAM ( A utomated E xternal D efibrillator): Your friend next to you has just fainted and is now turning blue! What will you do next? Call for help or "Be the Help"? By taking the A utomated E xternal D efibrillator classes coming soon, your friend might be around to thank you. Signing up is not crucial, attending the class is. We need everyone. For more information see You Tube videos. To be part of the emergency team please contact Janine Casillo via office@uuroc.org .

EMAIL SCAMMING: There have been several recent email scamming attempts targeting email addresses at the church. Please assume that any incoming email message asking you to send the church’s money (or your own!) anywhere might be fraudulent. Do not reply to such a message, or click on any internet links appearing in the message; instead, forward it to suspicious@uuroc.org and delete it from your in-basket. It will be reviewed to determine whether any follow-up is needed. Thank you!

TRANSPORT THE HOMELESS: Would you like to drive homeless folks to and/or from appointments? REACH Home (102 North Union St, Rochester) staff and social workers set it all up, but need drivers. If you'd like to volunteer as a driver, contact Jeannie Gloss via office@uuroc.org . Many thanks!