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10:00 a.m. Service:
Never Resist a Generous Impulse. I read this phrase in a Buddhist meditation book years ago and it has served me well since. It feels good to give of ourselves. Bring your open heart to church this Sunday. Peter House, summer minister.
11:15 a.m. Drop-in Discussion:
Gender Inclusive Language. We are starting to hear and talk more about people for whom the gender binary of He or She does not fit. Some of our recently graduated youth will guide a discussion regarding gender language and how to have productive and inclusive conversations on this topic.
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Train for RAIHN* - August 23
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During the week of September 24-October 1, First Universalist will become a home for temporarily homeless families. We will turn church classrooms into guest rooms, serve meals, entertain children, stay overnight, and make families feel welcome and secure.
Interested in helping? Attend an orientation session on Wednesday, August 23, 6:30-8:30 PM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 43 Gebhardt Rd, Penfield. RSVP to Jen Canning, [email protected] or 506-9050. Questions? Ask Chris DeGolyer, Marti Eggers, or Sarah Singal after the Sunday service.
*Rochester Area Interfaith Hospitality Network: helping homeless families achieve sustainable independence
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Summer Exercise for September 10th Ingathering & Water Communion
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We’ll be starting off the new church year with water communion with a twist. This year we’re not asking you to bring water from anywhere, but instead to spend this last half of summer paying attention to water, in all the ways it comes into your life. Whether it’s rain drops, the St. Lawrence River, or water from your kitchen faucet, watch it. Listen to it. Pay attention to what you smell, feel, taste. Then come and share with us one thing that you are especially grateful for. This service will be intergenerational, so kids, you need to pay attention to water too!
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EMERGE AMERICA is offering an informational meeting on Wednesday, August 16 at 7pm at the First Unitarian Church, 220 South Winton. EMERGE offers support and training to democratic women running for elected office. A'shanti Gholar, Political Director Emerge America, from Washington, D.C. will present! Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Charlotte Clarke, [email protected].
MOVIES WITH A DOWNTOWN VIEW presents "Hidden Figures", Friday, August 18 at MLK Jr. Memorial Park, 353 Court Street, Rochester.
· Cost: Free
· Lawn opens: 6:30 p.m.
· Movie at dusk: About 8:15 p.m.
The event is produced by The Little Theatre, the Rochesteriat and the Washington Square Park Community Association, Inc.
METRO JUSTICE will present two public forums at First Universalist:
- Public Forum of Board of Education Candidates for Rochester City School District, Tuesday, August 22 at 7 PM in the Clara Barton Lounge.
- Public Forum of Rochester Mayoral Candidates, Tuesday, August 29 at 7 PM in the Sanctuary.
LIBRARY SUMMER SCHEDULE: The church library and bookstore will be closed until Sept. 10 so as not to get in the way of the renovation of the Clara Barton room. But feel free to take reading material from the free books box, the free magazine exchange rack and the free children's book shelf.
SOCKS &TOWELS SUMMER DONATIONS: "Homeless Heartbeats" (formerly called Homelessness Task Force) is collecting: SOCKS and TOWELS (used OR new) for footwashing at House of Mercy. There, our own Kate Fleury joins others in washing the feet of those who walk the streets. A soothing foot wash makes such a difference ... for health as well as comfort. Let's help out! Please donate as you are able:
* Socks and/or Towels (used OR new) ~ any size, any color
* Clara Barton Lounge ~ place in box labeled for this drive
* We will collect all summer long. HH members will deliver your donations directly to the new House of Mercy on Ormond Street.
Your compassion is greatly appreciated!
~Lois Baum, Chair
Homeless Heartbeats (formerly Homelessness Task Force)
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To submit an item for "This Week at First Universalist", e-mail [email protected] no later than Thursday at noon.
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Staff:
Peter House,
Summer
Minister
Rev. Michelle Yates,
Director of Life Span Faith Development
Stacey Yang,
Director of Music
Melissa Davies,
Office Administrator
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Summer Office Hours: Monday - Thursday,
9 - 3:15 (closed Fridays)
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