Tuesdays | Drop-In Discussion: Town Hall with Rev. Lane Campbell

Want to talk about what's going on at church? What's up with our medic presence? Online services? Concerns about our community? Join in a discussion about all things First Universalist and what's happening in our fabulous church. Drop-In Discussions are virtual now! We meet on Tuesday nights, from 6:30pm-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!

Wednesdays | Midweek Meditation

First Universalist Church will be hosting Midweek Meditation services with Rev. Lane and Rev. Michelle on Wednesdays from 11:30am-noon. On second Wednesdays, an extra half hour of meditation and sharing will follow the traditional format. An extended time to connect for deep breathing, meditation, singing, and silence. 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 will be joining with many other religious communities and the transgender/gender non-conforming community in observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20. This day marks a time to mourn and celebrate the lives of transgender and non-binary people who have been killed this past year due to violence. The service will stream live at 7pm on the First Universalist Facebook page.

Nov. 26 at 11am | Interfaith Thanksgiving Day Service

Join the Rochester Interfaith community for the longest-running Interfaith Thanksgiving Day Service on Thursday, November 26 at 11am. Rev. Myra Brown from Spiritus Christi will be preaching. To connect, here is the zoom link and the Facebook event. Whether you're keeping COVID-safe or just want to make sure that you don't leave food cooking in the oven, this year's online format aims to be our biggest and most inclusive yet. Feel free to invite friends and family of all faiths or no religious affiliation at all to this important community event!

Three of our Small Group Ministry groups have openings for new members starting immediately!

Interested in joining a group? Want to know what this is all about? Take a look at the description on our website uuroc.org under the “connect” tab, fill out the survey regarding your interest and availability, or email SGM@uuroc.org.

This fall Eastman @ WS concerts will be streamed LIVE from the Eastman Campus in Sproull Atrium from October 15 – November 19 and in the Karen Rettner Community Music Center of Messinger Hall in December. Performances are on Thursdays at 12:15pm, and will be streamed live!

Livestream Link: https://www.youtube.com/c/eastmancommunitymusicschool/live

Shortly after Covid began, 60 of Rochester's homeless, found living in places unfit for human habitation, were relocated to a vacant area hotel. Potlucks are being provided by volunteers every evening. Individuals are needed for these meals four nights a week. Drop off starts at 5:15pm. Serving begins at 6pm. To volunteer, simply sign up, by clicking on the link in the chat to a Facebook page to sign up or by calling Michael Gill at the number provided.  All are required to be masked and socially distanced and to keep location of the hotel private. Meal sign-up is on the FB page, "HOMES 4 the HOMELESS" . If you are not on FB, or wish to plan for a group instead of individuals, contact Michael Gill: (585) 413-7879. Provided by: Lois Baum, Homeless Heartbeats SJC

Rev. Lane Campbell,

Rev. Michelle Yates,

Brock Tjosvold,

Emma Barry,