ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR JANUARY 12, 2014:
NEXT SERVICE: Sunday, January 19: TBA. Rev. Martha Munson.
NEXT DROP-IN DISCUSSION: Sunday, January 19: Totally Renewable Energy for New York State. Hal Bauer will share the NYS Sierra Club's goal and Energy Policy study for what 100% renewable energy for NYS by 2030 would look like, and how we all might work towards it to reduce the accelerating, long term threat of climate change disruption.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:Kids ages four and older join us every week in the sanctuary for the first portion of our worship service. Children's Worship begins after the Message for All Ages. Nursery care for babies and younger children is provided throughout the service on the second floor. We also have seating in our second floor foyer, where parents can hold their little ones and listen to the service via speaker.
ARE YOU NEW TO FIRST UNIVERSALIST? Have you come a few times and want to find out more about Unitarian Universalism and our congregation? Then stop by the Welcome Table in the Clara Barton Lounge during coffee hour. You'll find friendly folks there every Sunday who are eager to talk with you!
FOOD INGATHERING is TODAY. Donations of non-perishable food items will be collected to benefit The Community Food Cupboard. There is a particular need for canned vegetables, soup, mac & cheese, and peanut butter.
AUCTION 2014: The Countdown Begins! We are up and running with plans for the 2014 Auction, to be held on Sunday, February 2 after the service. Donations are now being accepted via the website (uuroc.org, look for the Auction link) and via hard copy (forms available at church). Deadline for donations is January 22, so don't wait- get yours in early! Questions about the auction? Want to help? Contact Ann Rhody at [email protected].
OH WHAT A TANGLED WEB PART 3 The first stage of our name tag reorganization began January 5. Stage 2 occurs this week. If your last name begins with letters M-Z, and you have not already taken care of your tag, please pick it up this Sunday before service in the Clara Barton Lounge.
PRINTED DIRECTORY: It's been some time since a printed directory has been published. Before we do so, we want to be sure the information is accurate. We would like you to confirm, correct, or add your information by the end of February. Look for our master copy, along with directions, in the Clara Barton Lounge beginning January 12. Thanks for your help.
LADIES WHO LUNCH will meet on Tuesday, Jan 21 at noon at Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant in Mt Hope Plaza at 1657 Mt Hope Ave (http://www.abyssiniarochester.com/). All women are welcome. Interested? Contact Newcomb Losh at [email protected] or at (585) 377-0532 by Jan. 20.
LUUNCH BUUNCH: Sunday, January 26, 12:30pm. Sultan Lebanese Restaurant at 1659 Mt. Hope. Hope to see you there!
BOOK GROUP: The next Book Group will be held on Sunday, January 26 at 12:15 in the Adult Lounge. Please join us to discuss State of Wonder by Ann Patchett. Contact Shirley Bond or Sarah Singal.
EASTMAN LUNCHTIME CONCERTS: Concerts are held on Thursdays in the sanctuary from 12:15 to 12:45, are free, and open to the public.
A CARING COMMITTEE REMINDER: When a family member enters the hospital, needs emergency meals, needs transportation to church, or wants home visits; please contact Ruth Fitzgerald [email protected] 225-0555,or Eileen Fernandez, [email protected].
HEARING LOOP IN SANCTUARY: Please use the T setting on your hearing aid or see an usher for a receiver.
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