Join us next Sunday
June 16, 2019

10:30am Sunday Service | And On That Note....
Communal singing is such a life-giving, spirit enriching, heart stretching act. And it is becoming extremely rare. Come to enjoy a service that focuses on shared singing for our last service of the church year with Rev. Lane. We will sing many hymns and celebrate the gift of singing on our lives.
Speaker: Rev. Lane Campbell & Brock Tjosvold

A mother’s perspective about the loss of her daughter and their journey through mental health and substance abuse. Guest Rebecca Columbo facilitates. Don’t forget the PICNIC after church today!
Worship Service Video from 6/2
"To Nurture the Spirit AND Serve the Community"
with Rev. Lane Campbell
Upcoming Events & Additional Announcements
Saturday, June 15 | A 50th Wedding Anniversary! 
Come join Jeannie and David Gloss as they celebrate a ½ century of wedding bliss!(?) – Saturday, June 15, from 3-9 pm. Due to flooding in Ontario Beach Park, we are having the Anniversary Bash at our home – 3883 St. Paul Blvd. There is absolutely no parking on St. Paul, nor room in our driveway. Parking is available on Pinegrove Avenue at the Community Center, or along the limited shoulder of Seneca Park Avenue, next to our home. Call if you have questions or will need “valet” parking. We are looking forward to celebrating, having fun, and want you all to be with us.The more the merrier so, come share our joy and offer suggestions for the next 50 years! Please, no presents – your presence is all that is needed. Please RSVP by June 10 at 342-4605 or d.gloss@frontiernet.net!

Sunday, June 16 | Annual Church Picnic!
Where: 1:30 to 4:30 at the Longhouse Shelter, Seneca Park
What to bring: a dish to pass, something to grill, your drinks
What will be provided: bottled water, the fire, utensils, serving utensils, condiments, grilling tools

Sunday, June 16 | Special Congregational Meeting
On Sunday, June 16th, following the worship service, the First Universalist Society of Rochester, NY will hold a special congregational meeting to vote on displaying a Black Lives Matter banner on the outside of our building and to quickly renew a term on the Board for future President, Eric VanDusen. This meeting will directly follow the service. All folks who currently hold membership with the First Universalist Society are invited to attend and vote.

Calling all musicians!
As we begin summer services on June 23, we are asking YOU to share your musical gifts with our community. Musicians will have the opportunity to perform, whether one piece, an entire service, or anything in between! All voices and instruments are welcome, and piano accompaniment can be provided if needed. Please contact our Music Director, Brock Tjosvold, at music@uuroc.org for more information.

Annual Reports
For those who may have missed our congregational meeting, the Annual Report and the Faith in Action Council/Project Team Reports (including every Social Justice Circle's report) are available online.

Library open during the summer!
The Church Library and Bookstore will be open on alternate Sundays during the summer schedule - June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11 and August 25. It will be closed on June 16 due to the church picnic.

Call for Gardeners!
An ongoing commitment is not required. We will need waterers, weeders, and harvesters. Please contact Sarah Singal if you can assist with any of these actions at garden@uuroc.org .
Joys & Sorrows
from 6/2
Joys
  • Dwight Montague: "I am mending well, thank you for your thoughts! I am also no longer unemployed!"

Sorrows
  • Caring Committee: "Ellie Chaffee and Lillian Kellogg welcome cards and visitors where they reside in the Presbyterian home in Fairport."
  • Caring Committee: "Phyllis Bentley is now living in the Quail Summit nursing home in Canandaigua - cards and visitors are welcomed."
  • Caring Committee: "Paula Marchese is still recovering from a car accident. She welcomes your cards."
  • Rev. Lane: "Our Sexton, Brandon, was in a car accident last weekend. He has been home healing this week. Cards and healing thoughts are welcome!"
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. Lane Campbell ,
Minister
(585) 325-5092

Rev. Michelle Yates ,
Minister of Life Span Faith Development
(585) 310-2484

Brock Tjosvold ,
Director of Music
(585) 546-2826

Emma Barry ,
Office Administrator
(585) 546-2826

Brandon Fagan ,
Sexton
(585) 546-2826

150 S. Clinton Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604
(585) 546-2826 | office@uuroc.org