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October 26, 2025

10:30am Sunday Service: God is Change - Annual Service of Remembrance

As we face the seasons changing, leaves changing, our clocks changing (next Sunday!), and the world turning round and round in a spiral of cycles, always different from the ones before, we take a moment to embrace the holiness of change itself. Join us for our annual service of remembrance and grief. People who attend are invited to bring pictures and mementos of those you love who have died for a shared altar. In story, song, and ritual, we will honor the truth and power of change in all its forms.


Speaker: Rev. Eileen Casey-Campbell


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

Worship Service Video: 10/19/25

Abolition Unfinished

with Rev. Eileen Casey-Campbel

Upcoming Events &
Additional Announcements

Tuesday, Oct. 21 | Drop-In Discussion: Fostering Dogs — Pros/Cons and Benefits

There is a rising need for volunteers to help foster the growing rate of “Pandemic Puppies” being surrendered to animal shelters and dog rescue groups all over this nation. If you have fostered dogs or know people who do, please share your thoughts and experiences with us. Those of us who have or do foster dogs will have an opportunity to share some of the pros and cons, but also some of the benefits, of fostering dogs. John Lukes will moderate. 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!


Thursday, Oct. 23 | Eastman at Washington Square: Fall in Love

Eastman at Washington Square Concerts are in our sanctuary on Thursdays from 12:15 to 12:45pm. Oct. 23 is “Fall in Love”: Join us for a delightful afternoon of vocal romance presented by Cecile Saine and Friends, featuring Howard Spindler at the piano. Admission is free!


Thursday, Oct. 23 | Workshop: Build a Better Rochester—Advocating for Inclusive Housing

Learn about advocating for more affordable and inclusive housing, 5:30-7:30pm at Asbury First United Methodist Church, 1050 East Ave. A light dinner will be included. Find more info or register at tinyurl.com/asburyhousing


Sunday, Oct. 26 | Listening Session: Trans Lives Are Sacred Outdoor Banner

The Board is considering the addition of a Trans Lives Are Sacred banner to join our Black Lives Matter banner on the front of our building. Please join us at the back of the sanctuary after worship for a listening session about this decision. An alternate listening session will take place via Zoom on 11/6/25 at 6:30pm!


Tuesday, Oct. 28, 12-1pm | Hybrid LGBTQ+ Social Justice Circle Initial Meeting!

Interested in advocating for LGBTQ+ social justice? Help us launch our new social justice group! We will be meeting on 10/28 at noon sharp in the Clara Barton Lounge and on Zoom for a hybrid session to launch this new group. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85214334476?pwd=Kpx5oUaiCItabp0rO4HlYyhqaQasq7.1


Adopt-a-Family for the Holidays

As we've done in past years, our church will provide gifts for a family whom Family Promise of Greater Rochester has sheltered. If you would like to participate in providing a gift on the family's wish list, please contact fpgroc@uuroc.org for more information.


Remember

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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




Maresa Carmody,

Finance Admin

financeadmin@uuroc.org

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