The Sundial

_______________________________________________________________________________________________ November 2016

Advent celebration

Date: Friday, December 2, 2016

Time: 9:15 AM – 1:30 PM

Place: Mt Olivet Baptist Church

(141 Adams St, Rochester, NY 14608)

Speaker: Dr Mary Kay Sweeny

Lunch: Light Lunch provided

9:15 am Registration

9:45 am Welcome from the President

Annual Meeting and Election of Officers

10:30 am Advent Worship Celebration led by Dr. Mary Kay Sweeny

12:00 pm Light Lunch provided

FROM THE PRESIDENT:

Fall is upon us, Thanksgiving will soon be here,

but for some reason I’m already humming

Christmas songs in my head. The one that seems

to be the main song is “In the Bleak Mid-Winter.”

Now, one of the verses starts with “What can I

give him poor as I am.” and ends with “What can I

give him, give my heart.”

Now, although the song talks about what can we

give him, we all know that we have received a

multitude of gifts from him, and we know that the

gifts we have received are not ours alone. God

gave them to us for the purpose of serving Him

and serving other people. Each of us has

something to give. We can give our money and

our time to charity, be a friend to someone who is

sick or lonely, do volunteer work, or be a

peacemaker, teacher or minister. We may choose a

service-oriented occupation, or we may just do our

everyday jobs with integrity and respect for others.

I would like to invite you to think about how you

can share some of your gifts in some potentially

new and different ways. Certainly monetary

donations allow organizations to do things they

couldn’t do without the dollars. You can,

however, do other things with your money, your

heart, and your time. Perhaps you’d be willing to

purchase some food for a food cupboard or maybe

even volunteer at one on a regular basis. How

about going with others to lunch at the Coffee

Connection which would be helping women who

have been incarcerated work to bring themselves

back into daily life. You might think about going

to monthly meetings at the Women’s Interfaith

Coalition (WIC) which could expand your

horizons as all faiths come together sharing a

program. If you and your friends enjoy knitting or

crocheting, you might want to make some lap

robes which are always needed in various nursing

homes around our area. If you have concerns

about what you hear in the news about human

trafficking, go to the meeting of the Rochester

Regional Coalition Against Human Trafficking

(RRCAHT). These folks are working hard to

make people aware of the problems that exist right

here in Rochester and surrounding towns; they are

getting involved! And you are always welcome at

the Church Women United (CWU) celebrations

where we share Christian fellowship on a regular

basis and where we often sit down together to

share a meal. You might even want to come to

one (or more) of our board meetings to find out

how we plan for all the things that we are involved

in. During this coming season of Thanksgiving

(and Christmas), I invite you to think about what

you want your life to be about. Maybe it’s time to

take stock of what you have and where you are on

your journey with God. Perhaps you could stretch

yourself to invite others into your circle and go

forward to make a heartfelt difference in our

world. Invite others into your heart of sharing.

~Shirley London

AN INVITATION TO

ChurCh Women united’s

CHRISTMAS TEA

Date: Saturday, December 10th

Time: 2:00 to 4:00 pm Location: Sue Forsyth’s Home 81 Indian Spring Lane Rochester, NY 14618 RSVP: CWU Office at 342-2790

or cwuroffice@yahoo.com Please Join Us!

REFLECTIONS ON THE “DAY OF

REFLECTION”:

Day of Reflection… A Time of Blessing

What a delightful gathering on October 7th when

we gathered for Day of Reflection…

A time of Blessing at the First Baptist Church of

Rochester on Allens Creek Road. The gathering

was facilitated by Dr. Deni Mack, Pastoral

Associate at Church of the Assumption, in

Fairport. We sang, prayed, and participated in

Lectio Divina, the art of reflecting on the sacred

reading of scripture.

Participating in Lectio Divina was a one of the

highlights of our time together. Deni read the

passage of Martha and Mary (Luke 10:38-42)

three times with questions posed between each

reading. Great discussion was had as the scripture

enfolded us. Deni closed our time together with a

blessing prayer and blessings for us to take with

us.

Following Deni’s presentation, a luncheon was

served. A special thank you was expressed to

Sally Dodgson and the women of First Baptist

Church for their warm welcome.

Blessings,

Rev. Sue Forsyth

CHRISTMAS CARD FUNDRAISER

CWU will hold it’s annual Christmas card

fundraiser. For a donation of $5 a personalized

card will be send in honor of a person of your

choosing. Please find the enclosed Blue order

form. Please make checks payable to Church

Women United. Thank you.

DISMANTLING RACISM

In January, The Center for Progressive Renewal is

offering an online three part mini course, titled

Dismantling Racism.

There will be weekly readings as well as

multimedia components. The cost is $69

For more information,

http://progressiverenewal.org

11 Nester St., Rochester NY 14621

This month, our most needed items are:

Soup

Canned Fruit

Tuna

Volunteers gather on the 2nd Wednesday and

Friday of each month around 9:00am to pack the

bags. Won’t you consider joining us this month?

Many hands make light work! Please call the

CWU office for details or directions at 342-2790.

BIG THANK YOU

TO BETHANY

PRESBYTERIAN

CHURCH FOR THE

15 AFGHANS FOR

PROJECT WARMUP

ROCHESTER

Crochet and Knit patterns are available below for

anyone who may want to try their hand at making

an afghan.

CROCHET AND KNIT PATTERNS FOR

AFGHANS

Following are basic crochet and knit patterns for

making individual Warm Up America! afghan

sections. You can knit or crochet your afghan to

any size or pattern you wish, here are a few to get

you started.

BASIC SINGLE CROCHET

Chain 30 for the foundation chain.

Row 1: Single crochet in 2nd chain from hook,

and in every chain in the foundation row. Chain 1

and turn your work.

Row 2: Working under the 2 top loops of each

stitch in the previous row, single crochet across

the row. Chain 1 and turn.

Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 9".

Fasten off.

BASIC DOUBLE CROCHET

Chain 27 for the foundation chain.

Row 1: Double crochet in 3rd chain from hook

and in each chain of the foundation row. Chain 2

and turn your work.

Row 2: Double crochet in each stitch across the

row. Chain 2 and turn.

Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 9".

Fasten off.

SHELL STITCH

Chain 31 for the foundation chain. (This stitch

requires multiples of 6 chains plus 1.)

Row 1: Work 3 double crochets in the 4th chain

from the hook. *Skip 2 chains. Single crochet in

the next chain. Skip 2 chains, then work 5 double

crochets in the next chain.* (You've created your

first shell.) Repeat the sequence of stitches

between the asterisks (*) across the row, ending

with skipping 2 chains and 1 single crochet in the

last chain. Chain 3 and turn your work.

Row 2: Work 3 double crochets in the 1st single

crochet. *Work 1 single crochet in the center

double crochet of the next shell, work 1 shell of 5

double crochets in the next single crochet.* Repeat

the sequence of stitches between the asterisks (*).

End with 1 single crochet on top of the turning

chain. Chain 3 and turn your work.

Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 9".

KNIT: GARTER STITCH

Cast on 35 stitches.

Knit every row until piece measures 9".

Bind off.

KNIT: STOCKINETTE STITCH

Cast on 35 stitches.

Row 1: Knit all stitches.

Row 2: Purl all stitches.

Repeat these 2 rows until piece measures 9".

Bind off.

KNIT: SEED STITCH Cast on 35 stitches.

Row 1: Knit 1 stitch, purl the next stitch, knit the

next.

Continue alternating stitches across the row.

Repeat this row until piece measures 9".

Bind off.

HEALTH KITS PROGRAM

Our Health Kits go to both women and men at the

Mercy Outreach Center, a not-for-profit ministry

of the Sisters of Mercy located at 142 Webster

Avenue. The Outreach Center exists with the

generosity of medical and administrative

volunteers who give their time to help meet the

basic health care needs of those in the community

who are denied access to medical, dental and

advocacy services because of their lack of

financial resources. Mercy Outreach Center is a

partner organization of Mercy Community

Services, Inc., which also includes residential

services, supporting young mothers who are

without family support.

Each Health Kit Consists of:

Shampoo

Toothpaste/Toothbrush

Razor/Shaving Cream (man)

Deodorant

Bar soap

Washcloth

Small pack tissues

Comb

To Assemble a Health Kit:

Please pack in a 1-gallon plastic bag. Please label

your kit “MAN” if intended for a male recipient.

There is currently a great need for men’s kits. Please bring donations to our monthly

Celebrations or to the CWU Office. Thank you in

advance for your help with this important

ministry!

CWU SHORT SUBJECTS

Check out our website at the same address

www.cwurochester.org. It is the best place to

keep up to date on events, celebrations and recent

news.

CWU BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Friday, November 18, 2016 at 9:30 am Christ the

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 1000 Winton

Road North, 14609

OFFICE CLOSING

The CWU Office will be closed on

Friday, November 11 in observance

of Veteran’s Day and Thursday,

November 24 for Thanksgiving.

SUNDIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

All submissions for the December/January Sundial

must be received by November 21, 2016.Please

send to: cwuroffice@yahoo.com

COMMUNITY NEWS

If you have a

Facebook

account, look us

up and “like” us.

www.facebook.com/cwurochester. Read about

what the Church Women United Rochester & the

Vicinity community is doing. We also list other

relevant Community Events there. There are many

ways to volunteer your time and get involved!

Women’s Interfaith Coalition

Our Holiday party is on December 6, early this

year. As usual, it will be held at the Asbury United

Methodist Church, 1050 East Ave. We will gather

at 11:30 for punch and hors d'oveuvres. Lunch

will follow. Lori Friedman will start taking

reservations at the Nov 9th meeting. The cost is

$10 for lunch.

For those who are unable to make the November

9th meeting, please contact Lori to make your

reservation. Lori's mailing address is 84 Great

Wood Circle, Fairport, NY 14450. Her e-mail

address is lliberty@twc.com and her telephone

number is 585 425-0019.

If necessary, Lori will accept the $10 payment at

the luncheon. However, please remember that

once you make a reservation, WIC will be charged

for your lunch, and WIC will not be able to absorb

the $10 cost Thanks for understanding.

As an added treat, please bring one dozen cookies

and take part in a cookie exchange. It's always

nice to go home with a variety of other cookies.

IRONDEQUOIT UNITED CHURCH OF

CHRIST - RUTH CIRCLE

Ruth Circle invites Everyone to attend, on

Tuesday, November 15. Please join us at 12 noon

for a bring your own lunch (Dessert and beverage

will be supplied). The program begins at 1 PM:

Sole Hope. Ruth Circle will be cutting shoes from

old Jeans to protect African children's feet from

disease.

Donations of old jeans are needed for this project.

Please help us by donating your old jeans. Please

leave them on the outreach table. For More

information contact, Joni Hinman at 266-3234

ANGELS OF MERCY – COAT DRIVE

It's that time of year! Winter's around the corner

and... Women are in need of Coats, Scarves,

Hats, Gloves and Boots! Please consider donating

and dropping off gently used or new items to

Angels of Mercy to keep our Butterfly Boutique

Visitors warm this season. Office hours are

10am to 2:30 pm on Monday through

Thursday. Address: 692 N Winton Rd

Rochester, NY 14609. For more information,

please call 730-4556. Thank you for your support

and may you be blessed!

The St Andrews Chamber Orchestra Concert at Irondequoit United Church of Christ

The St Andrew’s chamber orchestra will perform

on November 20 at 3pm in the IUCC sanctuary.

The orchestra is made up of 28 members including

some Eastman School of music students. The

music will be Tchaikovsky selections. $10 for

adults and children 12 years and under are free.

Money raised will go to benefit IUCC and St.

Andrew’s Food Cupboard.

Flapjack Saturday Community Fundraiser At

First Baptist Of Penfield.

December 17, 8 AM to 10 AM. Flapjack

breakfast to benefit a local charity, where we

invite our guests to help make a difference. Join

Santa for breakfast - all you can eat only $4!

Email communication@fbpenfield.org.

Service Of Hope Sunday, December 18, for those experiencing loss

this holiday season, come for a special service at

6pm. Pearce Church, 4322 Buffalo Road, North

Chili, NY 14514, 585-594-9488,

www.pearcechurch.org

CHURCH WOMEN UNITED

CHRISTMAS CARD

FUNDRAISER

I would like to honor

NAME _______________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS _______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

With a CWU Christmas card *

My donation of $______ is enclosed.

($5.00 per card)

SIGNED___________________________________________________________________________________

(Additional names on back of sheet)

Deadline: December 2nd to Ellen Kimbrough at

264 Thornton Rd., Rochester, NY 14617

Please make checks payable to Church Women United

*We will personalize a card from the selection

we have on hand and mail it for you

Church Women United in Rochester and Vicinity invites you to its

Advent celebration

Date: Friday, December 2, 2016

Time: 9:15 AM – 1:30 PM

Place: Mt Olivet Baptist Church

(141 Adams St, Rochester, NY 14608)

Speaker: Dr Mary Kay Sweeny

Lunch: Light Lunch provided

9:15 am Registration

9:45 am Welcome from the President

Annual Meeting and Election of Officers

10:30 am Advent Worship Celebration led by Dr. Mary Kay Sweeny

12:00 pm Light Lunch provided

Church Women United 644 Titus Ave. Rochester, NY 14617 phone: (585) 342-2790

Website: www.cwurochester.org Email: cwuroffice@yahoo.com Office Hours: Mondays – Thursdays: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm