ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 7:
 
NEXT SERVICE: March 14: On Jewish and Christian Teachings: A Sermon on the Fourth Source. This Sunday, the choir will perform Jason Shelton’s song On Wings of Praise, the fourth movement from the Sources Cantata, composed by Shelton and the Reverend Kendyll Gibbons.  Many of us come to Unitarian Universalism from other traditions, while many of us have been raised as Unitarians, Universalists, or as Unitarian Universalists. What does this mean to us as we embrace the fourth Source of our wisdom teachings, Judaism and Christianity? Join Reverend Sally Hamlin and Worship Associate Tom Williams for this worship service.

NEXT DROP-IN DISCUSSION: March 14: Judeo-Christian Heritage. What do we religious liberals have to learn from our Judeo-Christian heritage. Phil Ebersole will facilitate a discussion of the Four Source of Unitarian Universalist tradition, “Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to God by loving our neighbors as ourselves.” Discussion at 9:15 a.m. only; program on UU history in the adult lounge at 11:45 a.m.

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 next Sunday. Donations of non-perishable food items, toiletries, and paper goods will be collected to benefit the Food Cupboard at Southeast Ecumenical Ministries.

STEWARDSHIP SEASON is coming. Our theme this year is The Little Church with the Big Heart. There will be Outlook articles, songs, testimonials, a multigenerational service and a luncheon on Stewardship Sunday, March 21. This season is a time for reflection about what our church means to us, what we already do here, and what we could do. We will each have a chance to talk with a visiting steward as the entire congregation participates in caring for our church.

DROP-IN SCHEDULE CHANGE: 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.

THE CHURCH BOOKSTORE AND LIBRARY will not be open this Sunday, March 7, because the space is being used by the Rochester Model Railroad Club.

APRIL DROP-IN SCHEDULE DEADLINE is March 9.  If there is a topic you’d like discussed or if you’d like to lead a drop-in discussion, speak to Phil Ebersole or David Damico.

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.

REMINDER: The parking lot adjacent to the church building is reserved on Sundays for visitors and those with mobility issues. Thank you for your cooperation.

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 

 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.