After the Civil War, Lincoln professed "With malice toward none, and charity for all." Beautiful words! He was subsequently assassinated and Jim Crow laws were enacted. Confederates were pardoned, amnesties were granted. Should the Confederates have been "called out" and confronted instead? What does this mean for us today? Bill Elwell presents. Drop-In Discussions are virtual! We meet 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 on the title of this description!
First Universalist Church will be hosting Midweek Meditation services with Rev. Lane and Rev. Michelle on Wednesdays from 11:30am-noon. A time to connect for deep breathing, meditation, singing, and silence. On second Wednesdays, an extra half hour of sharing will follow the traditional format. Look on the First Universalist homepage for details and a link, or click the Zoom meeting link on the title of this description!
From the Caring Committee
COVID-19 Vaccines are here. Many of us have already scheduled or received our COVID-19 vaccine; however, getting an appointment can be frustrating. If you are having trouble with the system, these numbers may be helpful: Lifespan: 585-232-3280; Office of the Aging: 585-325-2800—their offices can provide assistance. The good news is that more vaccine is becoming available and more vaccination venues are opening including Wegmans, CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aide.
Classically trained pianist, dive-bar chanteuse, black power icon and legendary artist Nina Simone lived a life of brutal honesty and musical genius. There are jarring insights into the mother, the activist and the tortured soul at the root of Simone's career, but it's the legendary songstress who ultimately shines through. Please preview the film: It can be found on Netflix and Amazon Prime, then join the virtual discussion! Look on the First Universalist homepage (
uuroc.org) for more details and the Zoom link!
Stewardship 2021: Whoopie! It’s Park & Pie!
Saturday, April 10, 2021, 11am to noon!
Celebrate Stewardship, History, Fellowship, and more… all with one-stop! If you come by the church parking lot on April 10 from 11 to noon, you can:
- Pick up a memento to celebrate our 175th anniversary
- Drop off your pledge card if you haven’t already done so
- Pick up a whoopie pie (or vegan/gluten/allergy free treat!) to celebrate Stewardship (since we can’t enjoy pie all together on Stewardship Sunday)
- Drop off food donations for Nester Street Food Cupboard
- Enjoy a little socially distanced human contact!
Stewardship Sunday is April 11.
