Join us next Sunday
May 24, 2020
There will be no parades this year in NYS. Fewer veteran graves will be marked with flags. Without the outward rituals, let's take a moment to reflect on what Memorial Day might mean to Universalist theological liberals, who crave truth telling and justice, and yearn to work for and believe in a vision of "the American Dream".
Speaker: Rev. Michelle Yates

We are cancelling in-person worship for the foreseeable future, and taking our worship experience completely online via Zoom. We will hold on-line services each Sunday at 10:30am (our regular time).
Upcoming Events &
Additional Announcements
Note: Our "This Week" emails may be a bit longer than usual, as we are shifting the written announcements in our Order of Service to this email!

Wednesdays | Midweek Meditation
First Universalist Church will be hosting Midweek Meditation services with Rev. Lane and Rev. Michelle on Wednesdays from 11:30am-Noon. Just a brief time to connect for deep breathing, meditation, singing, and silence. Look on the First Universalist homepage for details and a link!

Sundays | Coffee Hour after Service
First Universalist Church will be hosting their usual MOCHA coffee hour after each of our Zoom Sunday Services! Find the link in our weekly email with the worship service link, or email office@uuroc.org for the link ( please do not email for the link after the service has begun on Sunday, it may not be responded to in time ).

From the Zoom Tech Team
Volunteers are needed to help keep our digital worship space running smoothly this summer! There are roles for every level of skill set, from beginner to tech savvy expert. Training is available and serving on the Zoom Tech Team requires moderate knowledge of Zoom. Would you be able to help us out? Contact minister@uuroc.org for more info or to put your name on the list of amazing volunteers. Thank you!

From the Caring Committee
Can you help? If you are able, volunteers may be needed to run errands or drop off a meal to a homebound congregant. Please contact the Caring Committee at caring@uuroc.org to put your name on the list of the willing and able volunteers. We appreciate your support during this extended sequestration. Any expenses will be reimbursed with receipt.

2020 General Assembly
Regarding this year's General Assembly in June, the UUA has voted enthusiastically to hold the conference online: More than 2,000 people had already pre-registered before this period of physical distancing. If you are interested in becoming a delegate, please contact Joy Leccese for more info. Email coachingjoy@gmail.com , or office@uuroc.org .

Online Giving Made Easy!
To make a plate offering, pledge payment, or other contribution to the church, it’s easier than ever:
  1. Visit the church website: uuroc.org
  2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and look on the lower left for the yellow “donate” area.
  3.  Indicate the amount you want to give, and select how you want to pay.
  4. IMPORTANT: please use the “write a note” option to let us know what your payment is for (pledge or plate offering, for example). This should appear right under the amount of your donation.
  5.  Fill in the rest of the information and submit the donation! You should receive an email receipt soon afterwards.
Thank you for helping us to stay financially healthy while we are together at a distance. And of course, you are always welcome to go “old school” and send a check to the church via US mail!
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 Campbell ,
Minister
(585) 325-5092

Rev. Michelle Yates ,
Minister of Life Span Faith Development
(585) 310-2484

Brock Tjosvold ,
Director of Music
(585) 546-2826

Emma Barry ,
Office Manager
(585) 546-2826
150 S. Clinton Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604
(585) 546-2826 | office@uuroc.org