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
April 2026​
Tuesday, April 7: Big T, Little T
Trauma: There’s Big T, and little t. What triggers you? What calms you? Here are two tools you can use on the spot for soothing the soul and thriving through the tough times. Joy Leccese will present. ​​
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Tuesday, April 14: Origins & Purpose of World Religion Day
Our friend Munir Bahá'í will share the early history of World Religion Day which was established in 1950 by the Bahá'í faith and is celebrated on the third Sunday in January each year. Presented by Munir Bahá'í. ​​
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Tuesday, April 21: Making a Difference in Affirming Immigrant Families
Our guest presenter, Rev. Richard Witt, has been at the forefront of fighting for the rights of farmworkers and rural workers as the Executive Director of Rural & Migrant Ministry. For two decades he was a powerful force in gaining passage of the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act, and is well-known throughout New York State and across the country for his longtime advocacy for marginalized workers and their families. ​
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Tuesday, April 28: Tools for Spiritual Deepening
Let’s talk about and explore together the small group packets our three local UUA churches create. Rev. Eileen Casey-Campbell presents and leads our discussion. All are welcome!​
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In-person Drop-In Discussions:
Sunday, May 3, at 9:15 am in the Chalice Room *In-Person* - The Humanist Manifesto of 1933
Is it possible to be religious without believing in God? Signers of the Humanist Manifesto of 1933 believed so. The 34 signers included 15 Unitarian ministers and one Universalist. What did they believe? Were they right? What was their legacy? Phil Ebersole will present and facilitate.
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Sunday, April 5, at 9:15 am in the Chalice Room *In-Person* - Open Forum; Proposed Amendment to Drop-in Covenants
We will have an open forum combined with discussion of a proposed amendment to the drop-in discussion covenants. All are welcome. Phil Ebersole will lead a discussion. ​
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We will meet at 9:15am in the Chalice Room. Drop-in discussions will continue on the first Sunday of the month. 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
