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June 7, 2026

10:30am Sunday Service: “Make Church Gayer”

When the LGBTQIA+ Justice Circle asks, “Can we make church gayer?” the answer is always an emphatic YES. How are we all made better by a queer theology?


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.

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Upcoming Events &
Additional Announcements

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 2 | Drop-In Discussion: Where Is Liberalism and Where Is It Heading?

I am interested in where “liberalism” is heading. What makes a liberal? Am I far-left, a centrist, or right-wing? Let’s ruminate in the hopes of seeking clarification and better understanding. Bill Elwell will present. ​​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!


Tuesday, June 2 | Fellowship Club

We invite you all to our newest gathering! No need to RSVP. No expectation to show up every time. No pressure to explain if you are late or leave early. You are always welcome. Come as you are. There is a place for you here. Coffee provided, and feel free to bring other refreshments you like. Show up, socialize, play a board game—or don't! We hope to see you there: first Tuesdays, 12-1:30pm in the Library/Clara Barton Lounge.


Sunday, June 7 | In-Person Drop-In Discussion: Ancient History Mysteries

Scientists are discovering that ancient history is older and more complicated than anyone thought. As we consider what comes next for human civilization, it may be helpful to expand our thinking beyond the stories and assumptions of our time. In-Person Drop-in Discussions meet at 9:15am in the Chalice Room (#23) on the first Sunday of the month. Hank Stone will present.


Sunday, June 7 | Annual Congregational Meeting!

The annual business meeting of the congregation will be held immediately after Sunday worship on June 7. While only members can vote, everyone interested in the life of First Universalist is warmly invited to attend (and we need as many members as possible to ensure a quorum). 


Agenda items include:

  • Summary of annual reports
  • Elections
  • Adoption of the annual budget
  • Proposal to designate Homelessness and Immigration Issues as our two principal Faith in Action projects for the coming year
  • By-law changes to authorize online voting


The Nominating Committee has submitted the following slate of election candidates:

  • For the Board of Trustees: Kathy Russell & Trish Gallaher
  • For the Nominating Committee: Rachael Baldanza & Grant Fish
  • For the Committee on Ministry: Alex Pita
  • For Board/Congregation President: Michael Scott


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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