ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEXT SERVICE: March 21: Patience and Other Virtues I Want Right NOW
What does it mean to be right at the moment of the spring equinox, on the edge of the new season, and to be thirsting mightily for that which is just beyond our grasp- the warm weather, the spring flowers, the promise of rebirth? Does the waiting make the gift all that much sweeter? Is there a gift hidden in the waiting itself? Join Reverend Sally Hamlin and Worship Associate Michael Scott for this worship service which is also Stewardship Sunday, the launch of our 2010-2011 canvass.
NEXT DROP-IN DISCUSSION: March 21: On March 21, our drop-in discussion topic will be Haiti’s plight, and we’ll meet at 9:15 a.m. only. On March 28, our topic will be rising health care premiums and we’ll meet at both 9:15 a.m. and 12 noon. The corrected schedule is on the bulletin board in the Clara Barton Lounge.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (RE) CLASSES: School-age children are invited to join us upstairs for Religious Education (RE) classes after the Message for all Ages. Nursery care is provided throughout the service.
SEM FOOD INGATHERING is today. Donations of non-perishable food items, toiletries, and paper goods will be collected to benefit the Food Cupboard at Southeast Ecumenical Ministries.
SPIRTUAL LITERACY CLASS: Tuesday, March 16, at 12 noon in the Adult Lounge. Bring a lunch to munch while we view the dvd on Gratitude, and discuss afterwards. No fee, all are welcome; let Rev. Sally know you wish to attend by sending an email to minister@uuroc.org or leave a message on office phone: 325-5092.
A MESSAGE FROM THE STEWARDSHIP TEAM: March 21, next Sunday, is Stewardship Sunday. We hope to see the whole congregation at the intergenerational service; please stay after as our guests for luncheon. What does The Little Church with the Big Heart serve for lunch? Comfort food!
NEW SMALL GROUP WRITING MINISTRY: This three-session daytime SGM is just long enough to give you a taste of what SGM is all about if you’ve never done SGM before, and provides a “welcome back home for a visit” for those of you have participated in SGM in the past. All three sessions (April 27, May 4, and May 18 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM) are at the home of Elizabeth Osta and Dave Van Arsdale, facilitated by Elizabeth. Sign up now in the Clara Barton Lounge on the SGM bulletin board.
AND THE WINNERS ARE… Our Facebook Haiku Contest winners are (in alphabetical order) Catherine Coates for ‘Love is our calling’, Ruth Fitzgerald for “Fruity People”, Elizabeth Osta for ‘Hope comes like a breath’, and Keith Stott for ‘Flake by flake, soft snow’. Winners, please pick your mugs up in the Clara Barton Lounge after the service. Thanks to everyone who entered. Stay tuned for the next contest!
HYMNAL SALE: The hardcover grey, Living the Tradition ($30) and the teal supplement, Singing the Journey ($20) are available to purchase during the Coffee Hour. A personal dedication done in calligraphy will be available for each hymnal purchased.
MINISTRY OF COFFEE HOUR ACTIVITIES: (aka MOCHA) has volunteer opportunities. You don’t need to make the coffee or buy the treats. To learn more and to sign up, please see the bulletin board near the coffee hour table.
RADICAL HOSPITALITY WORKSHOPS: Stay tuned for more information about Part II on March 27, with Jan Gartner, focusing on inclusion topics. More info available from Jan.
UNIVERSALIST CONVOCATION 2010: May 14-16, 2010 First Universalist Society of Rochester, NY Keynote: The Rev. Mark Morrison-Reed, “Dragged Kicking and Screaming to Heaven” For more information please go to nmuc.org/Convo
MEN OF THE CONGREGATION: The 20th Universalist Unitarian Gathering of Men will be held this year on June 11, 12 and 13 at Camp Unirondack in Lowville, NY. All lodging and meals included for approximately $70.00. Men, mark your calendars. For a personal endorsement, talk with past attendees….Bill Elwell, Brad Hindson, Paul Swiatek, Steve Farrington, David Damico, Paul Brew, Todd Plank or Tom Williams
SAVE THE DATES FOR DISTRICT ASSEMBLY: “Visions of Hope and Promise” May Memorial, Syracuse, NY, April 23-24. Stop by the Denominational Affairs table in the Clara Barton Lounge for more information.
EASTMAN AT WASHINGTON SQUARE LUNCHTIME CONCERTS Thursdays from 12:15- 12:45. The concerts are free and open to the public! For a schedule, visit: http://esm.rochester.edu/community/calendars/lunchtime.php
CLAUDE BRAGDON TALK: Friday, April 9, 5:30 pm, at U of R- first floor Rush Rhees Library. RSVP 275.4477.
LEGISLATIVE EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY DAY: Monday, April 12, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY. Meet with elected officials to discuss ethics reform, GLBT civil rights, reproductive health care. www.interfaithimpactnys.org or 518.441.3231 for more details.
TRUTH COMMISSION ON CONSCIENCE OF WAR: Public hearing, March 21 in NYC. More information is posted on the bulletin board outside the office.
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, Christine DeGolyer, chrisdeg@frontiernet.net or 461-3616.
HEARING LOOP IN SANCTUARY: Please use the T setting on your hearing aid or see an usher for a receiver.