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
August 2025​
Tuesday, August 5: General Assembly (GA) Recap
Jean Ott attended GA 2025 and will share her experiences and recap the proceedings. Come to be informed, ask your questions, and share your thoughts. ​
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Tuesday, August 12: A House Divided?
Some say the divisions between Americans are so great that a new civil war is possible. Phil Ebersole will do a presentation and lead a discussion of those divisions and what they might lead to.​
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Tuesday, August 19: 200 Years of Unitarianism
Tonight we will watch and discuss a second sermon that Rev. AJ van Tine presented to our sister congregation at First Unitarian which provides a very interesting and relevant retrospective as this is the 200th Anniversary of the formation of the American Unitarian Association of Boston. And since Universalists merged with the Unitarians, this history pertains to us as well. Come watch this sermon and discuss your thoughts and reactions with us.​
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Tuesday, August 26: Open Topic
Tonight we’ll discuss whatever is on our minds lately and to continue our discussion around suggestions for upcoming topics and presenters going into the new church year. All are welcome!​
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In-person Drop-In Discussions:​​​​
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Sunday, June 1 at 9:15am in the Chalice Room *In-Person* - Whiskers on Kittens and Warm Woolen Mittens . . . What Makes You Happy?
An introduction to the science of happiness chemicals and how to hack them. Will discussing happiness make us feel happy? Find out! Beth Ares presents.​
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Sunday, July 6 at 9:15am in the Chalice Room *In-Person* - Your Time Travel Adventure
If you could go back to a specific time and interact with the people of the time, when and where would that be? What would be your goal and what would you hope to experience? David Damico facilitates in the present.​
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Sunday, August 3 at 9:15am in the Chalice Room *In-Person* - Quality of Life
Some time ago the D&C published rankings of Monroe County neighborhoods, villages and towns based on quality of life.' Let's talk about what makes a place a good place to live, and what we think of the places we ourselves live.
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Sunday, September 7 at 9:15am in the Chalice Room *In-Person* - Open Discussion and Planning Meeting
We'll meet to decide future discussion topics, review and possibly revise our covenant and otherwise talk about whatever is on our minds.
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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 the 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
