Join us this Sunday
September 23, 2018


9:15 am Drop In Discussio n: Is Social Media Toxic?  Phil Ebersole will lead a discussion on how social media manipulates the mind, drawing on the ideas in Jaron Lanier's Book, Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now.

The topic for our Drop In Discussion on September 30, Don't Worry -- Be Happy, led by Beth Ares.

10:30 am Morning Service:   The Saving Power of Unitarian Universalism. Why do people come here, to this place, each Sunday? In what ways does First Universalist Church seek to transform and even to save lives? At the conclusion of our series on Testimony, we offer stories of the ultimate power of Unitarian Universalism to change us, to bring meaning and purpose to our lives, and to create the beloved community this world so deeply needs. 
—Rev. Lane Campbell

Upcoming Events

REV. LANE CAMPBELL

Office Hours Are:
Tuesday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thursday: Study Day. Open hours will be held at a coffee shop (TBD)
Friday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
(585) 325-5092

Rev. Lane is here! And she would like to make time to meet with YOU! Yes, you. In her first couple of months, she would like to make time one-to-one with all of the members of First Universalist to get to know you a bit. Sign-up sheets will be available on the bulletin board just outside the Sanctuary. Please sign up! You may also contact her at minister@uuroc.org .
MOCHA

Eager to once again have conversations with your church friends? Missed the munchies and coffee provided by the volunteers, after the Sunday morning service? Then MOCHA is for you! We hope that you will be a part of this ministry -- the fabric that holds us together! If you have questions please contact Carole Hoffman via office@uuroc.org .
    BOOK GROUP

Our book selection for September is The Lightkeepers by Abbi Geni. This book has a little something for everyone's taste. A truly interesting and thought provoking read. Please join us September 30 at 12:15 pm in the Chalice Room located on the 2nd floor. It is not necessary to have read the book to join the 
discussion. It helps though! Questions? Contact Shirley Bond or Sarah Singal via office@uuroc.org .
MINISTERIAL START-UP WORKSHOP WEEKEND EVENT

As part of beginning a new ministry with us, First Universalist is hosting a Ministerial Start-Up Workshop Weekend event led by UUA Congregational Life Staff, Rev. Renee Ruchotzke. All are invited to a potluck dinner on Friday, October 12 from 6:30 pm until 9:00 pm, to tell stories about the congregation and to explore the history of First Universalists. Board members and committee chairs will join for a workshop on Saturday, October 13th from 9:00am-2:00pm. All will finish on Sunday, October 14th with a dialogue sermon between Rev. Renee Ruchotzke and Rev. Lane Campbell in worship at 10:30am. Come and be a part of the start of Rev. Lane's ministry!

~ From the Caring Committee ~
Keep These People In Your
Prayers & Meditations

The memorial service for Bill Hickok will be held Saturday, September 22 at 11:00 am. If you wish to volunteer for the reception following the service, please see Paula Marchese in the Clara Barton after Sunday service or contact her via office@uuroc.org .

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Eleanor Siegfried is now permanently at Monroe Community Hospital and welcomes cards, calls and visits.

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 and Eleanor Chaffee are now at the Rochester Presbyterian Home in Fairport, on Crossing Creek. Cards welcome.

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

Additional Announcements

FILM DISCUSSION: Blackkklansman. Join us for a discussion of the film, Wednesday, September 26 from 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm in the Chalice Room. Based on a true story, this film is currently playing in many area theaters. See it before the discussion, or come to find out why you should!
PEACE VIGIL: Join us Sundays at noon until 1:00 pm at the intersection of Goodman Street and East Avenue. Rain, snow or shine. We began in 2002, before the invasion and occupation of Iraq, and have continued weekly since 2003. Make your sign, our use one of ours. For questions, call Hal Bauer at (585) 335-2623, or ask Rev. Lane about her August 2018 vigil experience.
CRIB SHEETS NEEDED FOR RAIHN: It's safer for toddlers to sleep on a crib mattress than on an inflatable bed. We have two standard crib mattresses for our young RAIHN guests but could use standard crib sheets and crib blankets. If you have some that you could donate, they would be very much appreciated. Please let Marti Eggers, Sarah Singal or Chris DeGolyer know via office@uurocorg. Thank you!
 RAIHN UPDAT E:  The revised total of $4,373 will be sent to the RAIHN Day Center to make improvements for comfort and security. Thanks to everyone who helped make the RAIHN Match possible. We are extremely proud to announc e that 4 of our 5 RAIHN families that we hosted in July are now settled into permanent housing. RAIHN Works! Thanks to everyone who helped make this possible.
RAIHN* WEEK: Sign-Ups & Training. During RAIHN Week, October 21 -- 28, we will turn our church into a home for temporarily homeless families. We'll convert our classrooms into bedrooms, cook meals, stay overnight, and provide other help. To join our volunteer team, sign up in the lounge after church on Sunday, or contact Chris DeGolyer, via office@uuroc.org with questions. If you'd like to learn more before volunteering, we have opportunities to "shadow" experienced volunteers.
If you haven't trained before, attend a two-hour orientation about putting the RAIHN philosophy into action on Thursday, October 11 at 6:30 pm at the Third Presbyterian Church, 4 Meigs Street, Rochester. RSVP to Jen Canning, coordinator@raihn.org . * R ochester A rea I nterfaith H ospitality N etwork: Keeping families together. Getting families home for good. 
CHURCH LIBRARY & BOOKSTORE HOURS: The First Universalist Church library and bookstore are open each Sunday during MOCHA (coffee hour) for browsing, borrowing and buying. We have new books for sale at half price, donated books for sale for 50 cents, free children's books and a free magazine exchange, as well as a lending library for members and regular attenders.
PLEASE RETURN:  If you have borrowed Patrisse Khan-Cullor's When They Call You a Terrorist from the church library, please return it as soon as you have finished reading it so that others may borrow it.

To submit an item for 'This Week' at First Universalist
e-mail   office@uuroc.org  
no later than Wednesday at noon.   
Staff:
Rev. Lane Campbell , Minister
(585) 325-5092

Rev. Michelle Yates ,
Minister of Life Span Faith Development
(585) 310-2484

Mr. Brock Tjosvold , Director of Music
(585) 546-2826

Andrea Lewis , Office Administrator / Editor
(585) 546-2826


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