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April 23, 2023

10:30am Sunday Service: Wade in the Water

Join us as Verdis LeVar Robinson ponders the intersectionality of climate justice drawing inspiration from the African American spiritual “Wade in the Water.” With Earth Day approaching, how can we realize the interconnections between climate, racial, and social justice, and truly begin to create a climate-just world?


Speaker: Rev. Verdis Robinson


Masking in the First Universalist church building is now optional, please respect any distancing requests by fellow attendees. A mask-required section of the sanctuary is designated for those preferring to stay masked.

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Worship Service Video: 4/16/23

Stewardship Sunday: Draw the Circle Wide

with Rev. Lane-Mairead Campbell

Upcoming Events &
Additional Announcements

Stewardship 2023: Draw the Circle Wide

Our Stewardship Campaign wrapped up on Sunday with a great pie celebration! Thanks to all who have returned their pledge cards or pledged online at uuroc.org. If you haven't had a chance to do so yet, please help to Draw the Circle Wide by making your pledge today! Email finance@uuroc.org if you have questions.


Tuesday, April 18 | Drop-In Discussion: Open Topic!

Could be anything, but it’s always something! Come with an open mind, heart and spirit. 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, April 20 | Eastman at Washington Square: Piano Extravaganza II

Eastman at Washington Square Concerts take place on Thursdays at 12:15 to 12:45pm in our sanctuary. April 20 is "Piano Extravaganza II": A second installment of fabulous pianists from the piano studio of Alan Chow. Admission is free!


April 29 & 30 | Workshops on Gender Inclusion with CB Beal!

Join First Universalist and partner congregations for two workshops on how to become more inclusive of trans and gender non-conforming people. April 29 from 1-4pm, the workshop will be about intentional welcome for trans and queer folks. April 30 from 1-4pm is about preemptive radical inclusion. Both workshops are online and will also take place at First Unitarian Church, 220 S. Winton Rd. Rochester, NY. See you there!


Men of the Congregation: UU Gathering of Men!

It is time to register for the UU Gathering of Men (Mark's Men's Gathering) at Camp Unirondack. This year's event will be held June 9, 10, 11.  To register click here. For questions or endorsements, see Tom Williams or Bill Elwell. Car pooling can be arranged.


Want to attend the 2023 UUA General Assembly?

The UUA General Assembly is meeting online and in-person on June 21-25 in Pittsburgh, PA. Our congregation can send up to 4 delegates, so please let the Nominating Committee know if you are interested by emailing nomcom@uuroc.org. The Board of Trustees plans to select delegates at their May meeting. Thank you for your interest! —Charlie Courtsal, Chair of the Nominating Committee

Joys & Sorrows

Please send your Joys and Sorrows to be read at our Sunday Worship service to JoysandSorrows@uuroc.org.


Note: When you email a joy or sorrow to us, you are giving us permission to read it aloud at our Sunday service and possibly publish it in this weekly email. Thank you!

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Rev. Lane-Mairead Campbell,

Minister

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Rev. Michelle Yates,

Minister of Life Span Faith Development

edu@uuroc.org

(585) 310-2484




Dr. Brock Tjosvold,

Director of Music

music@uuroc.org




Emma Barry,

Office Manager

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