Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl is the autobiography of Harriet Jacobs. Jacobs lived in Rochester for a while after escaping from slavery. Besides the awe-inspiring sacrifices she makes to escape from slavery and protect her children, Jacob's account has a lot to say about the sexual abuse of enslaved women, and the intersections of gender, race, and class. Bridget Watts 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 in this blurb title!
Weekly Midweek Meditation sessions are held each Wednesday at 11:30am! Look on the
UURoc homepage for details and a link! Note: June 15 is the last Midweek Meditation before we take a break for the summer!
Do you (or someone you know) need a COVID-19 test?
Need of a COVID-19 test, but can't find one or afford one? Come visit us! We have had a generous donation of COVID-19 tests and we want to help the community. Please email
office@uuroc.org to arrange a pickup time! No questions asked!
Reminder: Summer Services Begin on June 26!
We will begin having Sunday Services at our usual summer starting time, 10am, beginning on June 26. We hope to see you there!
Progress on the Richard Brush Memorial Fund!
An anonymous donor has generously offered to match up to $2500 any donations we make before August 31 to the Richard Brush Memorial Fund for Family Promise's shelter program. It will help pay for temporary apartment housing for families as they look for permanent housing. If you haven't donated yet, now would be a good time! To donate online, use the "Donate" button on
First Universalist's homepage or
https://bit.ly/donate_uuroc. Be sure to choose the designation
"Richard Brush Memorial Fund". Or write a check to First Universalist with "Richard Brush Memorial Fund" on the memo line. For more information, contact Chris DeGolyer or Ed Deller.
From the Caring Committee: Calling All Drivers!
Are you looking for a way to support our congregation? Consider signing up for our Driver Brigade: give a ride for those of us who no longer drive, or may need assistance with doctor visits or grocery shopping. Please contact
drivers@uuroc.org if you can join our Driver Brigade. Thank you.
Sunday, June 19 | Annual Church Picnic!
Our Annual Picnic is back! It will be held at the Long House shelter in Seneca park from 1 to 4pm. What you bring: A dish to pass (please provide a list of ingredients for folks with food allergies), something to grill, your drinks, board games, lawn games, etc. What we will provide: dishes, utensils, napkins, condiments, the grill, and bottles of water. Contact Karl Abbott if you need a printed map or additional info!
Sunday, June 19 | Juneteenth Fundraiser!
Our church’s partnership with Spiritus Christi Anti-Racism Coalition and the First Unitarian Church continues as we plan to participate in the Juneteenth Walk. Developing the Civil Rights Heritage Park is still our goal. We are urging church members to participate on our team (UUROC) which can be found on the website cited below.
The Sixth Annual Roc Juneteenth 5K Run/Walk will join the CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival this year to celebrate Juneteenth. The run/walk will take place at 1pm in Genesee Valley Park on Sunday, June 19, 2022, Father’s Day. The cost of the virtual race is $10; the cost of the in-person race is $25 ($30 the day of the race). To register click the link:
https://juneteenth5k.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=9320
The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival is using the occasion of its own nineteenth edition festival to honor the most significant “nineteenth” date in American history: June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved people in the country were freed by resistant slaveholders in Texas.
June 22-26 | Upcoming UUA General Assembly
Did you know that the
UUA General Assembly is meeting online and in-person on June 22 - 26 in Portland, Oregon? General Assembly is the annual gathering of Unitarian Universalists, where we conduct business of the Association, explore the theological underpinnings of our faith, and lean fully into our mission and principles. That remains true even when we cannot gather physically. For those who enjoyed the accessibility of remote participation, General Assembly will continue to offer virtual attendance with robust programming!
Sunday, June 26 | Big Book Sale!
The Library Committee is having a book sale after Sunday services on June 26, with used books for sale for whatever you choose to pay and new books for sale at half price! We need payment in exact change or checks for the new books. We will have a display of new books in our lending library, including a novel by Steve Searls, a memoir by Elizabeth Osta, a history of the freedom struggle in Rochester, and a textbook on critical race theory. We’re unsure when we’ll be open on a regular basis for buying/borrowing/browsing so if you want to stock up on summer reading material, this is a good opportunity!
