Join us next Sunday

October 2, 2022

10:30am Sunday Service: Bear Witness: Save Lives

As we build Beloved Community, it is vital that we are able to share our stories and trust that people will be still and bear witness to us, acknowledge, and accept what we share. We must be present with one another with an empathy that honors our different life experiences. CB will share about the spiritual practice of bearing witness, and trusting others to bear witness to us, with a particular focus on gender.


Speaker: CB Beal


We ask that anyone attending in-person

wear an N95 or KN95 mask.

Worship Link
Connecting:

Via Zoom:

Via phone:
Dial 1-646-558-8656,
and enter the
Meeting ID: 131-764-422

Worship Service Video: 9/25/22

God as Holy Fool

with Rev. Lane-Mairead Campbell


**Due to technical difficulties, the video of this worship service will be available on our Youtube channel tomorrow instead of today. Apologies for any inconvenience!**

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Upcoming Events &
Additional Announcements

Tuesday, September 27 | Drop-In Discussion: Election 2022

The mid-term elections are coming up; Who do you think will win? Who do you think should win? And what about 2024? Phil Ebersole will lead a discussion. People of all political viewpoints are welcome to participate! 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!


Small Group Ministry: Opportunities for Connection

Want to engage in meaningful conversations? Longing for deeper connection? Our Small Group Ministry (SGM) groups have openings and welcome you to join one that fits your schedule. Current groups meet in-person or virtually every other Monday or Thursday afternoons, or Wednesday evenings. Find the SGM description on our website uuroc.org by clicking on the "Connect" tab, then "Small Group Ministry". Or email Rev. Michelle at SGM@uuroc.org.


October 2 | In-Church Drop-In Discussions to Resume!

Drop-in discussions will resume in the Chalice Room starting at 9:15am, on Sunday, Oct. 2, and will continue to be held there on the first Sunday of each month until further notice. The initial Sunday morning discussion will be about where we want to go, what topics we want to discuss, and what ground rules we want to adopt.  The Zoom drop-in discussions on Tuesday nights will continue as they are now without interruption. Phil Ebersole is the person to talk to if you have thoughts about the future in-church discussions. Beth Ares is the person to talk to about the Tuesday evening Zoom discussions.


October 9 | COVID Listening Session

The COVID Task Force would like to hear your feedback about First Universalist's COVID policies and practices. Join in the conversation on October 9 following the worship service both online and in-person.


October 9 | Food Ingathering

Food ingathering for the Community Food Cupboard of Rochester at Nester Street at our in- person service, YAY! Low-sodium non-perishable food, toiletries, paper products, and cash are always needed!


November 5 | Calling All Leaders! First Universalist Leadership Assembly

We will meet in the Clara Barton Lounge from 9am to noon to nourish the spirit, learn from our recent past, and plan for our future! All Committee Chairs, Team Leaders, and anyone interested in leadership are welcome! Please RSVP to office@uuroc.org if you would like to attend! If you have any questions, contact Steve Munson at stephenmunson@mac.com.


Need a COVID-19 test? 

Need a COVID-19 test or know someone else who does, 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!

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!

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-Mairead Campbell,

Minister

minister@uuroc.org




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

office@uuroc.org

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