Tuesday, Sept. 17 | Immigration Ministry Presentation
The Immigration Ministry of the First Unitarian Church of Rochester will be holding a presentation by an immigration attorney from the Legal Aid Society, on Tuesday, Sept 17 at 7 PM. Specifics that we will learn are:(1) What should an undocumented person do when confronted by an ICE agent? (2) What can a person who is on the Rapid Response Team do so to assist the undocumented person?
Undocumented immigrants are being victimized in the US.What can we do, here in Rochester, to abate this crisis?
Questions? See Carole Hoffman.
Global Climate Strike | Sept. 20-27
Friday, September 20 through Friday, September 27 will be 8 days of climate activism, inspired by teenager Greta Thunberg of Sweden. There will be multiple actions to join as you see fit. Stay tuned for further announcements. Rochester Area Interfaith Climate Action (
RAICA) is sponsoring a tree planting walk with short services at various faith congregations, on Sunday, September 22, at 1 pm.
Choir Open House Session | Sept. 22
Did you sing in choir in the past and do you find yourself missing the music and the community? Are you curious to explore singing for the first time? Here is your chance! On Sunday, September 22, members of the choir will stay after the service to work on some simple music with Brock, just for 10-15 minutes, in order to give YOU the opportunity to sing in a low-pressure environment. Come see what we are all about!
RAIHN* Events
- Second level training for experienced RAIHN volunteers will be held Monday, Sept. 30, 6:30pm at Eastside Church, 1350 Fairport Rd, Fairport. This training focuses on the issues RAIHN families face, such as culture, poverty, and trauma.
- An orientation for new volunteers will be held Thursday, Oct. 10, 6:30pm, Webster United Church of Christ, 570 Klem Rd, Webster. RSVP to 506-9050 or coordinator@raihn.org
- RAIHN's 15th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION will be held at ARTISANworks on Thursday, Oct. 17, 6-10pm. Order tickets at https://www.classy.org/event/15th-anniversary-celebration/e239515.
*Rochester Area Interfaith Hospitality Network: keeping families together. Getting families home for good.
NYSCU Annual Meeting | Oct. 25 & 26
NYSCU NOTES: Food, Glorious Food! When we host the NYSCU Annual Meeting here at church on October 25 and 26, we’ll be showing off our hospitality by providing and serving food. There will be a reception on Friday evening, breakfast on Saturday morning, and lunch on Saturday. We’ll need people to shop, make or pick up food, set up, serve, and clean up (food costs will be reimbursed by NYSCU through the church). Paula Marchese will be heading up the organization of food volunteers, so please contact her if you’re able to help. Many hands make light work, and fun, too!
Outlook Correction: The Book Group Meeting will be held on the last Sunday of the month, September 29, not on September 22, as listed in the September edition of "Our Outlook".
