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 9:15 am. during the regular church year (off during the summer months), and virtual drop-in discussions are held on Tuesday evenings via Zoom. 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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Do you have a topic for us? Please contact DropInDiscussion@uuroc.org.
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Drop-In Discussions are virtual!
We meet on Tuesday nights from 6:30-7:30pm.
We are also having in-person discussions on the first Sunday of each month in the Chalice Room at First Universalist.
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Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87535284436?pwd=ckI4NGdUVXVLVGJKYXdMMEx0RHFZdz09
Meeting ID: 875 3528 4436
Passcode: 665971
July 2024
Tuesday, July 2: UU the Vote
Barbara Brody will present and lead a discussion on the ‘UU the Vote’ program as it impacts the upcoming National Election.
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Tuesday, July 9: My Bahá'í Journey
Munir Bahá'í will present and lead a discussion on three aspects of his lifetime as a Bahá'í, how these reflect the central teachings of all world religions, and why he is comfortable joining with us for drop-in discussions.
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Tuesday, July 16: What Is Genocide?
Phil Ebersole will make a presentation and lead a discussion on the question—a topic very relevant to the ongoing wars in various regions of our world.
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Tuesday, July 23: New York Farmworkers are Making Progress
Farmworkers won the right to overtime pay after 60 hours in 2023, now 56 hours in 2024, but it is clear that it is only the beginning. What legal protections are farmworkers still missing, recent legislative wins, hurdles, and other legislation in the works. Cassandra Bocanegra, Manager of Organizing and Strategy for the Finger Lakes Region, NYS Immigration Coalition will be presenting.
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Tuesday, July 30: Ending Loneliness
Our guest presenter, Giovanna Gutierrez from Compeer Rochester, will present the organization's mission, current programs, and lead a discussion on how many participants are on their waiting list, their current need for volunteers, and the options available for people to get involved.
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In-person Drop-In Discussions:
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No in-church drop-in discussion during July and August. See you in September!
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Sunday, September 1 at 9:15am in the Chalice Room *In-Person* - TBA
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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.
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Have you read or 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? Please contact Drop-In Discussion Committee: DropInDiscussion@uuroc.org
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
