Cozy Supper

Sign up on the bulletin board in the Clara Barton Lounge, or contact Connie Valk 585-467-3191 or cvalk@frontiernet.net. Childcare will be arranged if you make a request one week in advance.

Choir Rehearsals in Preparation for Music Sunday 

Thinking about joining the choir? Now's a great time. In addition to our regular Sunday rehearsals at 9:00 am, we have added a few extra rehearsals in preparation specifically for Music Sunday (December 15). This year's theme is "Carols from Around the World."

Thu Nov 21, 7:00p-9:00p (RE room 25)

Sat Dec 7, 5:00p-7:00p (Sanctuary)

Sat Dec 14, 5:00p-7:00p (Sanctuary)

This Week at First Universalist

Thank you for keeping us updated, both when you schedule events and when you need to cancel one!  Please continue to do so. Send news of your events to office@uuroc.org; or call 546-2826.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR NOVEMBER 17, 2013:

NEXT SERVICE: Sunday, November 24: Abundant Thanks. This is a service for all ages for Thanksgiving. Come, let us together usher in the holiday season! Rev Martha Munson, Lori Staubitz, and friends.

NEXT DROP-IN DISCUSSION: Sunday, November 24: Virtue Ethics.  If there is no reward or punishment in the afterlife, what reason is there to be a good person?  One answer is "virtue ethics," which holds that people of good character thrive better in any given set of circumstances that people of bad character, and that every decision you make and every action you take molds your character.  Phil Ebersole will do a presentation and lead a discussion.

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!

SOCIAL JUSTICE PLATE OFFERING is today. Money collected will benefit BEOC (Brockport Ecumenical Outreach Committee) an organization that is committed to affirming the dignity of farm workers and standing with them in their struggle for justice and promoting dialogue among farmworkers, farmers and the greater community

LUUNCH BUUNCH gathers at Napa Wood Fired Pizzeria, 573 S.  Clinton Ave., at 12:15 next Sunday, November 17.  We're on the upper level.  Parking in rear.  Order from brunch or pizza menu. Want a ride?  Contact the Gilberts at 244-7403.  All are welcome!

JOIN US FOR THE NEXT FRIDAY NIGHT COZY SUPPER with Faith Development 5:30 to 7:30 PM on November 22.  Supper, with a vegan option, is provided.  This session will focus on the second principle of the UUA - we affirm and promote justice, equity, and compassion in human relations.  Sign up on the bulletin board in the Clara Barton Lounge, or contact Connie Valk 585-467-3191  cvalk@frontiernet.net Childcare will be arranged if you make a request one week in advance.

BOOK GROUP will meet on Sunday, Nov. 24 at 12:15 PM in the adult lounge.  The book chosen for this month is, "The View from Castle Rock", by Alice Munro, the 2013 Nobel prize winner in Literature.  All are invited to come and join in (or just listen to)  the discussion.

CHOIR REHEARSALS in Preparation for Music Sunday (December 15). This year's theme is "Carols from Around the World." Thu Nov 21, 7:00p-9:00p (RE room 25), Sat Dec 7, 5:00p-7:00p (Sanctuary), Sat Dec 14, 5:00p-7:00p (Sanctuary). All are welcome!

THANKSGIVING SERVICE: The 139^th Annual Rochester Area Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be held Thursday, November 28 at 11 am at Our Lady Queen of Peace, 601 Edgewood Ave. All are welcome.

MINISTERIAL SEARCH COMMITTEE SURVEY results are posted in the Clara Barton Lounge and can be viewed on our website under the MSC tab. We have modified some of the survey charts that were more difficult to read.  The charts have been enlarged so that you can see all you want to see.

THE 4^TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOPPE:  We're back Sunday, November 24 selling gift items: some repeats (Books from Rev. Gilbert, bookmarks from Mary Louise Gerek). But we need more donations:  think re-gift (it's been in the back of your linen closet and never used); think of your own special craft-knitting, silk screening, etc.  If you can donate or want to help as a Sunday Shoppe seller, contact Paula Marchese at pmarchese@rochester.rr.com , or snag her at coffee hour.  Last year, your generous donations set a new record for the Shoppe and helped us make that line item in the Budget come true.

FIRST UNIVERSALIST RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM could use your help!  We have openings for volunteers in all aspects of the program including teaching, program planning, nursery care and certain one-time projects.   We hope you will join us! Please contact Charlie Courtsal (gwincourt@frontiernet.net) if you are interested.

SCHOOL 7 FOOD DRIVE: Donations of frozen turkeys, boxes of mashed potatoes, boxes of stuffing, canned gravy, canned corn, canned cranberry sauce, canned yams, mini marshmallows, cooking oil, flour, sugar, rice, pasta and sauce, vegetable oil are needed. Please contact Sarah Singal.

ORGAN AND SAXOPHONE RECITAL: The Eastman Saxophone Project, the Finja Saxophone Quartet, and the Eastman organ department will collaborate in a program of concerto transcriptions and other 18th-century Italian music. Sun, Nov 17, 5:30 pm at the Memorial Art Gallery. Tickets are $10 general admission, $5 for students.

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 rfitzgerald001@rochester.rr.com 225-0555,or Eileen Fernandez, eileenff2@yahoo.com.

HEARING LOOP IN SANCTUARY: Please use the T setting on your hearing aid or see an usher for a receiver.