ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEXT SERVICE: Sunday, February 12: “Lust”: What is it? Are you getting enough?
Do you want more? Is its opposite love or something else? A service for Valentine’s Day. Rev. Martha Munson with Worship Associate Bridget Watts.
NEXT DROP-IN DISCUSSION: Sunday, February 12: Open Forum Discussion. We’ll meet for conversation without a set topic, or with a topic to be determined later.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Kids ages four and older join us every week in the sanctuary for the first portion of our worship service. Religious Education classes begin 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.
FOOD INGATHERING: Next Sunday donations of non-perishable food items, toiletries, and paper goods will be collected to benefit The Community Food Cupboard on Nester Street.
ORIENTATION CLASS: TODAY! Please join us in the Adult Lounge at noon to discuss the history of Unitarian Universalism and our church. Karen Ruganis and Joy Leccese.
GUEST AT YOUR TABLE BOXES: The UU Service Committee’s fundraiser, now is the time to return it. Please bring it with you on Sunday and place it on the chancel.
SERVICE AUCTION 2012 has netted (including luncheon donations) over $5400. Huge thanks go to the entire congregation for donations of goods and services, the delicious soups, salads and desserts and all the volunteers to helped make this year even more successful than 2011. And, if you were unable to attend, here are still a few very choice items available for bidding. The list will be posted in the Clara Barton or Paula Marchese at pmarchese@rochester.rr.com. We’re still rockin’ it.
PARKING: Please remember that the church parking lot is reserved for first-time visitors and people who have difficulty walking long distances. If you don’t fall into either of these categories, please park on the street or in one of the nearby parking garages.
FIRST BOOK GROUP MEETING: Sunday, Feb. 26th, at noon, in the adult lounge. Our initial book will be Jeremiah’s Hunger, by our own local author, Elizabeth Osta. Each month we will take turns choosing books covering a wide variety of genres. Come to any or all of the ones which interest you!
SMALL GROUP MINISTRY sessions starting soon. SGM is an avenue for a spiritual, personal journey that fosters connection and caring with other UUs and is open to anyone who wishes to participate. Check the bulletin board or the website for more information. http://uuroc.org/our-ministries/small-group-ministry/
DO YOU LIKE PEOPLE AND BOOKS? If you do, you might consider joining the Library Committee and help manage our church bookstore and lending library. Your obligation would be to staff the bookstore and library during coffee hour about once a month, and to attend a meeting roughly once every two months. If you are interested, speak to Phil Ebersole.
COMING SOON: BUDGET SEASON!! If you are a committee chair or other church leader, watch for a budget request form coming soon. If you have ideas or initiatives that you think should be part of our budget, please contact Ann Rhody or Lauretta Young by February 15.
CHILI COOK-OFF: Feedback (pun intended) from the first Bread Sunday was very positive, so this may be done again. But Bill and Becky are now announcing a Chili Cook-Off with members and guests submitting their chili for a grand prize to be announced later. So, all of you who think you have the best chili, let Becky and Bill know and plans will proceed. Tentative plans call for the Cook-Off to be held the last Sunday in February.
BOOK LAUNCH PARTY for “Liberty’s Vigil” February 15, 7:00-9:00PM, in the Clara BartonLounge. to celebrate the book and also to honor and recognize the labor, successes and sacrifices of Occupy Rochester and the Occupy Movement in general. Dwain Wilder and Karla Linn Merrifield are co-editors, of an anthology of poems about the Occupy Movement, “Liberty’s Vigil, the Occupy Anthology, 99 Poets among the 99%”.
MINDFULNESS CLASS: The Path to a Better You. Saturdays at 9:45 am, January 21-February 25, in the Adult Lounge. Contact Joy Lecesse coachingjoy@gmail.com to register or for more info.
ROCHESTER MODEL RAILROAD CLUB will hold its annual Open House Saturday, March 3 9am-5pm, and Sunday, March 4 1pm-5pm.
PEACE VIGIL: Each Sunday from noon-1 pm at the corner of Goodman St and East Ave. All are welcome to participate. Placards are available on site.
EASTMAN AT WASHINGTON SQUARE LUNCHTIME CONCERTS Thursdays from 12:15-12:45. The concerts are free and open to the public. www.esm.rochester.edu
THE BOOKSTORE AND LIBRARY in the Clara Barton Lounge will be open during coffee hour for borrowing, browsing, and buying.
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 or 225-2301.
HEARING LOOP IN SANCTUARY: Please use the T setting on your hearing aid or see an usher for a receiver.