A wealth of science has accumulated demonstrating that we can significantly extend our health span, life span, energy levels, and sense of wellbeing, solely by changing our lifestyle, as compared to what passes as normal for us. I'll briefly review the Blue-Zones part of this body of science. Mike Rudnick, PhD, presents. Drop-In Discussions are virtual now! 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. 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!
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!
Small Group Ministry Openings
Three of our Small Group Ministry groups have openings for new members starting immediately!
- 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 6 or 7pm
- Every other Monday at 2pm
- Every other Thursday at 7pm
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.
Eastman @ Washington Square Update!
Eastman @ WS concerts will be streamed from the Karen Rettner Community Music Center of Messinger Hall in December. Performances are on Thursdays at 12:15pm and will be streamed live!
- December 3: Blaire Koerner, Bassoon
- December 10: Flute Duets with Hayley Grainger and Katie Uetz
- December 17: Letitia Jap, violin and E-Na Song, piano
Homeless Meals
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
