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Tuesday, November 7 | Drop-In Discussion:
Polygamy, Polyamory and Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM), oh my!
The "Parents as Sexual Educators" series Rev. Michelle did a few years ago had an optional session on "Ethical Non-Monogamy." The parents had heard about it as a growing movement that their kids were talking about. A ScienceDirect article from Dec 2022 states, "Estimates are that approximately 3–7% of the North American population are currently engaged in consensual non-monogamous arrangements with approximately 20% having ever engaged in CNM. Interest in having a CNM relationship is also high." What do ethically non-monogamous relationships look like? How might we start seeing them in general society? And how does this interact with the general societal norm of monogamy? 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, November 9 | Eastman at Washington Square: Early Brass: Eastman Sackbut Quartet
Eastman at Washington Square Concerts take place on Thursdays at 12:15 to 12:45pm in our sanctuary. November 9 is "Early Brass: Eastman Sackbut Quartet": As a part of the Rochester Early Music Festival, we welcome students of Eastman Trombone Professors Larry Zalkind and Mark Kellogg. Admission is free!
Friday, November 17 | Cozy Night Supper
During our first hour of dinner we will also have a chance to try out UU Dinner Church. In the second hour, we'll have childcare and consider one of the values of Unitarian Universalism: Generosity! Families are welcome & don't need to bring food to contribute! Childcare provided if you RSVP by 11/13. RSVP with what you intend to bring to Rev. Michelle at edu@uuroc.org or sign up in the Clara Barton Lounge.
Sunday, December 3 | Ordination & Installation of Rev. Verdis Robinson!
Join us for the Ordination of Verdis LeVar Robinson by the Unitarian Church of Montpelier, First Universalist, & First Unitarian on December 3, at 3pm hosted by First Unitarian. It will be a hybrid service using the following link: live.rochesterunitarian.org. Rev. Shari Halliday-Quan (Lead Minister, First Unitarian Church of Rochester) will preside, Rev. Dr. Sofia Betancourt (President, Unitarian Universalist Association) will deliver the sermon, and our very own Rev. Lane Mairead-Campbell will deliver the Charge to the Congregations. We'll also welcome special musical guests, bēheld, and an Ordination Choir comprised of members of the ordaining congregations and the Montpelier Community Gospel Choir. We are counting on an enthusiastic turnout from First Universalist at this important event! Verdis has been a beloved member of First Universalist congregation since 2008, an impressive speaker, and soulful singer! The greater Rochester community will benefit from his leadership as our churches strive to be “open-minded, open-hearted spiritual communities…leading lives of justice, love, leaning and hope.” Please RSVP here: http://pp.events/ordainingverdis.
Housing For All: Sock it to Me!
Winter is coming, that’s for sure, but people experiencing homelessness aren’t sure of much of anything. Where can I sleep tonight? How can I stay warm and safe? Housing For All, our all-congregation, two-year social justice project, is gearing up its Service arm by collecting socks to distribute to organizations that provide shelter and/or assistance to these folks. You can begin your participation in Housing For All by bringing new, white socks to a collection box in the Clara Barton Lounge during the month of November. Let’s fill it up to overflowing! Thanks!
Small Group Ministry: Opportunities for Connection
Longing for deeper connection in our church community? Our Small Group Ministry (SGM) groups have openings and welcome you to join one that fits your schedule. Members covenant to share, listen and build beloved community while exploring topics both thoughtful and light-hearted to achieve greater self-awareness and spiritual growth. Current groups meet in-person or virtually every other Monday or Wednesday afternoons, or Wednesday evenings.
Find the SGM description on our website uuroc.org by clicking on the "Connect" tab, then "Small Group Ministry". Or email Rev. Michelle at SGM@uuroc.org.
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