Join us next Sunday

May 17, 2026

10:30am Sunday Service: Community Demands Discomfort

It is through the many small discomforts of community life that we build the muscle for solidarity toward a greater good. How is our community life cultivating our skills for the liberation we dream of?


Speaker(s): Rev. Eileen Casey-Campbell (she/her)


Each Sunday, we will have several large-print copies of the order of service available. If you would like one, please ask an usher.

Connecting:

Via Zoom:

Via phone:
Dial 1-646-558-8656,
and enter the
Meeting ID: 131-764-422
Upcoming Events &
Additional Announcements

Tuesday, May 12 | Drop-In Discussion: Tire Mom 2.0

We are taught only two elements of tire safety—but there are actually six. When I set out to buy a set of tires for someone in every single state, I didn't just learn about the road; I learned how to save lives on it. I’m sharing my journey born from loss and fueled by a mission to keep families safe. Tune in to hear the stories from the road and the safety essentials every driver needs to know. Presented by Diana Hubner. ​​Drop-in Discussions meet via Zoom on Tuesday nights from 6:30-7:30pm. Look on the First Universalist homepage for details and a link, or click the Zoom meeting link in this blurb title!


Saturday, May 16 | Concerned about ICE?

Join us 9-10:45am in the Clara Barton Lounge for a meeting with Deputy Ray Ruiz, the Sheriff Dept.'s Immigration Liaison, to learn about policies around immigration and ICE. Bring your questions and concerns! Refreshments provided. For more info, contact immigrantjustice@uuroc.org.


Thursday, May 14 | Eastman at Washington Square: New Horizons Chorus

Held in our sanctuary on Thursdays, 12:15-12:45pm. The New Horizons Chorus will journey through musical eras, sharing songs from medieval chant to Renaissance polyphony and a Bach chorale. They’ll also perform several contemporary pieces inspired by the classics. Admission is free!


Sunday, May 17 | Monthly Open Connection Circle

Looking to have deeper conversations about our faith? Want to connect with other congregants about spirituality? Or maybe you want to discuss the sermons and seasonal themes in more depth?Every third Sunday at noon (following church service), join us in the Chalice Room (2nd floor) for this new open group series on dedicated spiritual topics and themes. Open to all, attend when you can!


Sunday, May 17 | Immigration Social Justice Circle Monthly Meeting

The Immigration Social Justice Circle is meeting at noon on May 17 in the Chalice Room to continue the discussion of possible action toward support of immigrants in our community. Please join us if you have an interest in this important topic.


Sunday, May 17 | Immigration Social Justice Circle Monthly Meeting

Our May Social Justice Plate Offering is designated for The Center for Teen Empowerment Rochester. Since 1992, they have worked to create safe spaces and build stronger and more socially just communities. Please contribute to support this important work. For more info, visit teenempowerment.org.


Sunday, May 17 | New Member Sunday!

Ready to join our church? You can join any time, but our next celebration of new members is during our Sunday, May 17 service. See Justin Wilson, Congregational Life Coordinator, or email at conglife@uuroc.org to learn more about membership and belonging to our congregation.

To submit an item for 'This Week' at First Universalist
please e-mail it to: office@uuroc.org 
(no later than noon on Wednesday of the week prior to publication)

Staff:



Rev. Eileen Casey-Campbell,

Minister

minister@uuroc.org



Rev. Michelle Yates,

Minister of Lifespan Faith Development

edu@uuroc.org

(716)-208-5891



Dr. Brock Tjosvold,

Director of Music

music@uuroc.org



Mx. Emma Barry,

Office Manager

office@uuroc.org



Justin Wilson,

Congregational Life Coordinator

conglife@uuroc.org

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