Drop-In Discussions
Sometimes our discussions are based on certain books or articles, but you don’t have to read anything or do any advance preparation to participate. Just drop-in. People of all viewpoints are welcome to make presentations or join in the discussions.
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Virtual Drop-In Discussions:
Virtual drop-in discussions meet on Tuesday nights from 6:30-7:30pm via Zoom.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87535284436?pwd=ckI4NGdUVXVLVGJKYXdMMEx0RHFZdz09
Meeting ID: 875 3528 4436
Passcode: 665971
In-Person Drop-In Discussions:
In-person drop-in discussions are held on the first Sunday morning of each month
in the Chalice Room on the second floor of our church, starting at 9:15am (during the regular church year, and off during the summer months).​
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Have you read/written a book or article, attended or presented a workshop or talk, or have a topic that you would like to share with us? Is there a topic you would like to learn more about?
Don't hesitate to get in touch with our Drop-In Discussion Committee: dropindiscussion@uuroc.org
​January 2025
Tuesday, January 7: Church Life After Death, AKA Planning for Your Legacy
You support this congregation with your time, talent, and treasure, but wouldn't it be great if that support could continue after your death? The First Universalist Legacy Giving Team, led by Ann Rhody will introduce some of the ways to include this church in your estate plan - and why now is a good time to start thinking about it! ​
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Tuesday, January 14: Preparing to Celebrate the Words and Actions of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
Join in a discussion about the importance of celebrating this leader without using his quotes and words in the service of Empire, Injustice, or Whitewashing. Rev. Michelle Yates will share some quotes and sentiments from King's Letter from Birmingham Jail as well as some works from the late Rev. Kimberly Hampton about not preaching the “Palatable King”.​
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Tuesday, January 21: Has this really happened?!
So how are we all doing now that it's really happened? Let's gather and share our reactions and thoughts after the Inauguration of #47. Steve Munson will lead our discussion.​​
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Tuesday, January 28: Open Topic
Let’s have another Open Topic nite which are usually both fun and engaging. John Lukes will moderate our discussion.​
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In-person Drop-In Discussions:​​​​
Sunday, December 1 at 9:15am in the Chalice Room *In-Person* - Global Warming
Dwight Montague will do a presentation Dec. 1 on climate change - how to think about it and how to respond to it.
Sunday, January 5 at 9:15am in the Chalice Room *In-Person* - Reasons for Hope
Folklore reminds us that it is darkest before the dawn. Given the climate challenges, the refugee crisis, the border crisis, the DEI challenges, threats to a liberal democracy, do we have reason(s) for hope? Is there good news out there we hear little about? Is there hope for tomorrow? Bill Elwell will lead a discussion of these questions. ​
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We will meet at 9:15am in the Chalice Room. All are welcome. Drop-in discussions will continue on the first Sunday of the month through June 2025. All are welcome!
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Phil Ebersole is facilitator unless otherwise mentioned. Topics are subject to change. If you have a topic you would like discussed or, better still, would like to lead a discussion, speak to Phil Ebersole.​
If you have an outside speaker in mind that you think should be invited, have a topic you’d like discussed or, better still, would be willing to lead a discussion, please contact
