ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEXT SERVICE: September 12: Water, Water, Everywhere! It is Ingathering Sunday, when we celebrate our fall reunion with the annual Water Communion ceremony we have come to love. Yet, we live on the edge of one of the greatest sources of fresh water on the planet, while others around the world struggle for rights to safe and secure sources of water. Bring some water that represents your summer stories to pour into the common bowl as we ponder what water as an “common” means to others around the world. Join Rev. Sally Hamlin and the Worship Associates.
NEXT DROP-IN DISCUSSION: September 12: Working America. Phil Ebersole will lead a discussion about how working people are faring in today’s United States, drawing on The Big Squeeze: Tough Times for the American Worker, by Steven Greenhouse. Discussions are at 9:15 am and 12 noon.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (RE) CLASSES: This Sunday will be the last day of our summer children’s activities program. Bring your kids from ages 2-10 to the lounge during worship for structured activities and free play with Jan. The September 12 service is multigenerational; religious education classes begin September 19.
CHURCH SERVICES WILL BEGIN AT 10:30 AM NEXT WEEK and throughout the church year. Drop-in Discussions will be held at 9:15 am and noon unless otherwise indicated. RE Classes for school age children begin next week.
SEM FOOD INGATHERING: We’ll be collecting paper goods and non-perishable food items for SEM (Southeast Ecumenical Ministries) beginning again next Sunday, September 12. Our church has supported SEM very well for many years, and we hope this year will be a banner one. Thanks for your donations.
PATH TO MEMBERSHIP: On September 19 and 26, we will show and discuss Voices of a Liberal Faith, a DVD which explores what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist. This introductory session will begin at 11:45 and last for about an hour. Please visit http://uuroc.org/our-ministries/membership/ for more information.
FALL CLEAN UP DAY: Saturday October 9, 2010; from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM It is a time when all members of the Church have an opportunity to give some time and contribute to the maintenance of the building by cleaning, fixing, organizing, etc. There will be breakfast snacks at 9:00. A light lunch will be served around noon. For more information, contact Alain Perregaux at 654-5793, or alpex@frontiernet.net or the Church Office at 546-2826 or firstuu@frontiernet.net
SPARE CHANGE COLLECTION: We’ll be collecting spare change again in the fall, so this is a good time to start putting aside a few coins. Every bit helps to keep our budget in balance.
SMALL GROUP MINISTRY is designed to foster connection and caring, to provide an avenue for personal growth and spiritual development and, ultimately, to strengthen the fabric of our community. The Small Group Ministry program is open to anyone who wishes to participate. All that is required is that participants commit to attending the full series of sessions. Groups are led by trained facilitators and meet in the facilitators’ homes for two hours each session. Sign up for sessions, beginning soon, on our website or bulletin board in the Clara Barton Lounge.
RECYCLING OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE: Volunteers are needed to help with the church’s recycling. If you’re able to help, please contact Kris (office@uuroc.org or 546.2826).
THE BRIGHTON RECYCLING PROGRAM at the Farmer’s Market is now collecting plastics #3-7 (originally they were just accepting #5), wine corks made from cork, hard plastic bottle tops (eg- tops from milk containers), all kinds of batteries. We will collect these items at church and drop them off every Sunday.
UU LEADERSHIP WORKOUT: Come join us as we build leadership, strength, flexibility and muscle! Sat, Oct 2, 8:30am-4pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church of Syracuse. $22/pp includes breakfast. lunch, and snacks. Deadline to register is September 22. www.sld.uua.org.
CROSSING THE BRIDGE FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY: A 1.5 mile march Sun, Sept 26 at 2:00 PM, beginning at Monroe County Office Bldg, 39 W Main St ending with a free picnic at Charles Carroll Park. Register at www.meny.us/march or call Todd Plank at 585.278.4190
A CARING COMMITTEE REMINDER: When a family member enters the hospital, needs emergency meals, needs transportation to church, or wants home visits; please contact Marti Eggers, mceggers@gmail.com or 385-4342, Eileen Fernandez, eileenff2@yahoo.com or 225-2301.
HEARING LOOP IN SANCTUARY: Please use the T setting on your hearing aid or see an usher for a receiver.
ROCHESTER AREA INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK (RAIHN) HOST WEEK
Rochester Area Interfaith Hospitality Network (RAIHN) is a non-profit organization of faith communities assisting homeless families in achieving sustainable independence. This is done by supporting them with resources of food, shelter, personalized case management, and a broad network of caring volunteers. Every fifteen weeks, a faith community hosts RAIHN guests in their place of worship for one week.
Our next RAIHN Host Week is September 26-October 3. If you are able to help, please contact Matt Comeau matthewcomeau@yahoo.com.
