What's going on at First Universalist Church and how do YOU feel about it? Join in a discussion of all things First Universalist. Feedback, opinions, and ideas welcome! 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!
Thursday, Apr. 14 | Eastman at Washington Square
The Great Romantics and Beyond, Part I
Eastman at Washington Square Concerts take place on Thursdays at 12:15 to 12:45pm in our sanctuary. April 14 is "The Great Romantics and Beyond, Part I": Come hear the students of Professor Marina Lomazov perform a fabulous program of works for solo piano. Admission is free! Please wear a mask and do not bring food or drink into the sanctuary with you.
April 15 | Joint Tenebrae Service with First Unitarian & UU Church of Canandaigua
Tenebrae (“shadows”) is a service of lament that holds the grief and despair of death in the days before the hope and joy of Easter. If the world has you down, or simply you know that life brings both the good and the bad and that this community can hold it all, join us—in-person or online! In-person at First Unitarian, and online at
zoom.us/my/rochesterunitarian.
April 17 | Food Ingathering!
Food ingathering next Sunday, April 17 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 needed!
April 24 | Racism in Health Care: Historic Inequities Ingrained in Healthcare Today
Panelists: Roneika Burns, Program Specialist (
Hospital Workers Union, 1199SEIU); Kesha Carter, Diversity Professional (CCSI); Phyllis Jackson, RN (
Community Wellness Project Manager at Common Ground); Shani Wilson, PA (
URMC); Theo Munson, MPH (
FIRE team co-chair). This meeting will be held via Zoom at 1:30pm. The Zoom link can be found on the church calendar! Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85874341798pwd=dnZvbzMxQjI1WFZOdmU1aXIxQ2ZIUT09
April 30 | Path to Membership Session!
Want to learn more about First Universalist Church? Considering becoming a member? Then please join Rev. Lane-Mairead, Rev. Michelle, and others for a “
Path to Membership” session April 30 at 9:30am in the Clara Barton Lounge. RSVP to
Membership@uuroc.org.
May 13-5 | The Annual Mark's Men's Gathering
Men of the Congregation: The Annual Mark's Men's Gathering (formerly known as the UU Gathering of Men) at Camp Unirondack will be held the weekend of May 13, 14, and 15. If you are interested, please contact Tom Williams or Alex Pita for more details. Please register online at the Camp Unirondack website:
Sunday, May 15 | Social Justice Fair!
Held after the service in the Clara Barton Lounge! Please join us as we showcase our Social Justice Circles, featuring all the wonderful work these groups are doing in our community. We are a vibrant, active congregation despite the pandemic. We invite you to connect and be inspired! Questions? Email
FIAC@uuroc.org.
