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Coming this Weekend
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Monthly Worship Theme: Evolution
 "Allyship & Action: Good Intentions Are Not Enough"
KaeLyn Rich, Provocateur, preaching
Saturday Service, February 8, 4:30pm
ASL Interpretation provided
Music provided by "Orange Sky"
Sunday Services, February 9, 9:30am and 11:15am
9:30am - Music provided by the Early Service Choir,
Tim Burns, piano
11:15am - Music provided by the Late Service Choir,
Tim Burns, piano and Zachary Zwahlen, organ
Our plate collection this week goes to our church.
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Your G.I.F.T. - Generously Investing for Tomorrow
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Two weeks ago we heard from the Transition Team that our current ministerial pay scale is a barrier to hiring the additional 1.5 ministers that we need to staff our vibrant, busy church. First Unitarian is one of the flagship churches of the denomination. We are the 6th largest congregation in the country. We are the only congregation that is growing in an area of declining population. To read more, click here; copies also available in our church lobby.
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Caring Notes
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Let us keep you in our thoughts and prayers
Please contact Rev. Tina Simson, Minister of Pastoral Care and Spiritual Development, if you have a joy or concern to share, so that it can be included in the Order of Service: tsimson@rochesterunitarian.org or 585-330-9177. |
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Fundraisers and Financials
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Remember the Rummage Sale!
Thinking of downsizing in the spring? Why not start sorting now? Just place a box in the basement or closet and place your clean, good quality items in the box for the Annual First Unitarian Rummage Sale coming up in June. It's not that far away. Contact Sandy Hollands at 872-2606 or sandy.hollands@gmail.com for information about bigger stuff.
Pay your Pledge with a Credit Card We have partnered with Simple Give to allow us to take pledge payments via credit card. With Simple Give, you can setup reoccurring payments: (click here). You can also make a payment before or after worship on the kiosk in the lobby. The fees will no longer be charged back to you. We hope you enjoy this new feature, and you can rack up airline miles, cash rewards, or Disney Dollars with your credit card! Shopping on Amazon If you are shopping on Amazon, please click here for all of your purchases. A percentage, up to 15%, will be donated to our church! |
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The Week Ahead
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UU101: Introduction to Unitarian Universalism and First Unitarian Church
After each service this Saturday and Sunday, February 8 and 9, we'll have UU101 classes, which provide an introduction to Unitarian Universalism and First Unitarian Church. No need for prior registration, just join us after the services in Room 209; children are welcome. For more information, contact Erin Julian at: ejulian@rochesterunitarian.org.
Attention UU Movie Goers
All are invited to our movie night this Saturday, February 8 with "Kinky Boots" (do we have your attention?!). The potluck begins at 6:00pm and the movie at 6:30pm. All are welcome!
First Muse presents Argos Piano Trio
Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 9 at 7:30pm for a remarkable evening of piano chamber music by Beethoven, Brahms, and Shostakovich! Liana Koteva Kirvan (violin), Lars Kirvan (cello), and Chiao-Wen Cheng (piano) are known for their "charismatic, fiery, and unabashed" performances; Melissa Matson (viola) will join them for the C minor Piano Quartet of Brahms. Tickets are available online (www.FirstMuse.org) and will also be sold after church services this weekend. Twenty-five percent of the ticket revenue will be donated to the new Micro-Finance and Community Development Task Force!
Sign Language Classes at First Unitarian
Our Deaf Inclusion Ministry has partnered with ROC City Signers (www.roccitysigners.com) to offer two different levels of sign language courses (Beginner & Intermediate) at our church on Wednesday evenings, for 6 weeks, February 12 - March 19. Both courses will be taught by Rupert! Part of the proceeds will benefit the Deaf Inclusion Ministry. To get the details and sign up, please email Susan at susanrizzo@roccitysigners.com or call 585-969-3ASL.
Church Member Art Show - Last Chance to Enter!
Calling all artists at First Unitarian! There will be an exhibit of art work done by church members and friends February 21 - April 6. If you are interested in receiving an Exhibitor Entry Form and more details, please contact Sue Ames at 585-377-8283 or samesRN@gmail.com. The forms are also available in a red folder on the big desk in the Workroom. The entry deadline is February 12. The exhibit will be sponsored by the Williams Gallery Art Exhibit Committee.
LGBTQ+ Potluck Dinner on February 15
Come and join us for our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) potluck dinner, on Saturday, February 15, 6:00-8:00pm in the Williams Gallery. Let's get to know each other in our church community and have a discussion on being a welcoming church both spiritually and socially. Please bring a dish to pass and your own table setting. Coffee will be provided. All are welcome. For questions, contact Brian Hurlburt at 585-413-0601 or bigbhurl12@rochester.rr.com. |
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Upcoming Events and News
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First Unitarian Food Cupboard Collection
Help us contribute to needs greater than our own with a small weekly donation to the Brighton Food Cupboard. Please put items in the basket in the lobby. No glass containers, please. Non-perishable items only. Contact Pat Swinton for more information: nereid7@frontier.com or 585-288-8112.
Welcome to our New Members!
* Lyn and Ron Kelly * Jan Premich * Leah Stormo * Sandy Rubin * Nina Lee * Joanna Gardner * Carrie Lesio * Kathy, Law, and Max Tarello * Keith Abel and Robin Fisher * Judith Smith * Jean Callahan * Linda Louison-Krause * John Steepy * Matt Petite * Marissa Haddock * Laurie Vangellow *
Kahn Building Appreciation Committee News
Where were you when our church was being planned, designed, constructed and dedicated a little over 50 years ago? If you were a member and have news clippings or photographs of any of those events, please share them with the Kahn Building Appreciation Committee. We will make copies and can return your originals or place your items in the History Room for safe keeping if you'd prefer. If you know of others who might have documents or memorabilia of that time, please let us know who else we might contact. We are only seeking information about the building's beginnings for a video we are planning. Drop off your materials in an envelope labeled Kahn Building Appreciation Committee in the Workroom, Bin K, or call Nancy Koch, 585-662-5537. Be sure to include your name, phone number and address.
Practice Evolving Towards Love
So many of us are striving to go deeper into the concept of Listen, Open and Serve, and embody our mission through direct experience and practice. Rev. Kaaren's recent sermons have encouraged us to lay down new neural tracks in our brains as we Evolve towards Love. We have the perfect opportunity to join brothers and sisters in our city in the Season for Non-Violence. Click here to learn more.
Bookstore Manager Needed
Do you love books? Do you want to contribute to an important ministry at our church? Our Bookstore is looking for a manager and a volunteer coordinator for the upcoming 2014-2015 church year. After four years, Amanda Kish and Emily Osgood are retiring from these positions and are looking for volunteers to take over their duties. The Bookstore Manager role involves selecting books to be sold during church services, ordering and pricing the books, and handling proceeds from sales. The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for scheduling volunteers in the bookstore, recruiting new volunteers if necessary, and submitting occasional bookstore notices to the Weekly Reminder. If you are interested in the Bookstore Manager position, please contact Amanda at 585-282-0644 or amandakish@yahoo.com. If you want to learn more about the Volunteer Coordinator role, get in touch with Emily Osgood at 585-223-8730 or dogberry4@frontiernet.net. Training and support will be provided for these important volunteer positions. Get involved today!
Grant Panel is Taking Applications
The Grants Panel will be taking applications for the Social Justice Fund grants and the Paul Wenger Fund grants for 2014, until March 24 at 4:00pm. Please find the forms and instructions in folders in the Workroom or on the First Unitarian website: click here. Grants Panel members will be in the Williams Gallery after services on February 15 and 16 to provide information and the application and sponsor forms. You may bring questions to Ron Johnson at rjmfrep@rochester.rr.com or phone 585-967-4946.
Organ Concert with Zachary Zwahlen
On Sunday, March 30 at 3:00pm, our organist, Zachary Zwahlen, will bring us a program of wide ranging, beautiful organ music. This program honors Edward T. Schell's legacy bringing music (and more) to our church from 1978 to 2012. It also honors the foresight, dedication and work of over 300 of our members who brought about the Great Organ Transplant of 1981. It promises to be a delightful program with Zachary skillfully showing off the many sounds and colors of the organ. The program is free, open to the public, and will be about an hour long, followed by a reception honoring Ed Schell and Zachary. There will be a free will offering, and contributions to the Crescendo fund would be welcome. Plan to come and bring along all your music-appreciating friends.
Café Veritas News
Peter Yarrow is a successful artist and activist. His gift for songwriting has produced some of the most moving songs Peter, Paul and Mary have recorded, and he will be here in concert on May 3! Get your tickets now at www.cafeveritas.org.
Where Do I get a Name Tag?
If you would like a permanent name tag to wear each week, you can request one at the Welcome Table before or after worship. The name tag will be printed and available for pick-up the following week at the Welcome Table. Everyone can have a name tag, and it is helpful when everyone wears them!
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How to Communicate and Connect with Us
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E-Newsletter deadline is Tuesday, February 11, at 10:00am for events covering Saturday, February 15 through Saturday, February 22, 2014. Send articles to: announcements@rochesterunitarian.org.
Please submit all building usage requests to: office@rochesterunitarian.org.
For Emergency Pastoral Care, call 585-330-9177.
For Office, call 585-271-9070, [Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 2:00pm]
www.rochesterunitarian.org
For Staff listing, click here
Volume 4, No. 5, 2014
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