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June Scripture Study
Join Rev. Eileen on four Mondays in June for a deeper dive into stories of creation from religious texts around the world. We'll explore these stories and ask: What makes a creation story? How do sacred scriptures inform our understanding of creation/creativity? What are our modern creation mythologies? We'll meet via Zoom on June 1, 8, 22, and 29 from 6:30-8:00 pm. Please sign up in advance to participate at tinyurl.com/5fbztmu9.
Tuesday, June 9 | Drop-In Discussion: Eternal Life? Who wants it? Who needs it?!
Over millennia, our ancestors developed various ideas about the existence of life after death, including a variety of ideas about the possibility of ‘Eternal Life’. And while some of these ideas regarding ‘Eternal Life’ offer reassurance and hope, other ideas have been known to generate varying degrees of fear, foreboding, and a compounding fear of death. Let’s discuss our thoughts and feelings about the concepts of ‘Eternal Life’. John Lukes will moderate. We meet via Zoom on Tuesdays 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!
Friday, June 12 | Movie Night: Fun and Fundraiser for PRIDE
We will be having a Movie Night at church showing Disney’s film “Strange World.” Food will be served at 5:30pm, and we will start the movie at 6pm. We will provide food (pizza, salad, vegan soup, bread) and popcorn, though you are welcome to bring something to share. There will be fancy "mocktails" and desserts for sale, and we are accepting free-will donations. All funds raised will go toward our outreach at Rochester’s Pride Event on Saturday, July 18. You are welcome to bring your own chair, blanket, pillow, handicrafts, etc. Other craft supplies will be on hand.
Sunday, June 14 | Monthly Food Ingathering!
Our monthly food ingathering for the Community Food Cupboard! Low-sodium non-perishable food, toiletries, paper products, and cash are always needed and deeply appreciated!
Sunday, June 14 | LGBTQIA+ Social Action Circle Meeting
The LGBTQIA+ social justice circle is having its meeting once again! Both queer and ally individuals alike are invited to attend our meeting, as we plan on collaborating to make our congregation and Rochester even more fabulous! Talk to Willow, or a committee member if you want to help! Feel free to grab a snack from the coffee hour and head upstairs to the Gratitude Room (22) after service! We hope to see you there!
June 14-21 | 2026 General Assembly
Interested in tuning into events at the UUA General Assembly but concerned about registration cost? Our congregation has been invited to participate in a program that will waive registration fees for new registrants. If interested, please contact president@uuroc.org!
Sunday, June 21 | Annual Church Picnic!
Preparing and sharing a meal, exchanging stories, hearing children laughing while playing games in the sun and open air, feeling a soft breeze blowing, and sharing your favorite family recipe - these build community. You mustard heard I love picnics so much. Lettuce enjoy a beautiful day and ketchup with friends. Please join us for the annual church picnic at the Eagle Shelter at Seneca Park on Sunday, June 21, at 1pm. Bring a dish to pass and meat to grill if you want meat. The church will supply drinks, place settings, and some extra food. There will be enough food. If you need a ride, email membership_com@uuroc.org with a way to contact you. No coffee hour that day.
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