Join us next Sunday
March 20, 2022
Hybrid Sunday Service: Complicating Universalism
The Universalists have always been seen as the love people. Our theology has often been misinterpreted to mean we are called to love everyone. How does this misinterpretation cause harm?


Speaker: Rev. Lane Campbell


Please only attend in-person if you have been fully vaccinated. We also ask that anyone attending in-person wear a KN95 mask and socially distance.
Connecting:

Via Zoom:

Via phone:
Dial 1-646-558-8656,
and enter the
Meeting ID: 131-764-422
Worship Service Video: 3/13/22
Upcoming Events &
Additional Announcements
Tuesdays | Drop-In Discussion
Overdose Prevention & the Opioid Epidemic.
Just how big a problem is this locally, and how can Narcan save lives? Cindy Welch, Monroe County Department of Public Health presents.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!

Wednesdays | Midweek Meditation
Weekly Midweek Meditation sessions are held each Wednesday at 11:30am! Look on the First Universalist homepage for details and a link!

Thursday, Mar. 17 | Eastman at Washington Square
Solo Piano Music from 1922: The Dawn of Eastman, Part I
Eastman at Washington Square Concerts take place on Thursdays at 12:15 to 12:45pm in our sanctuary. March 17 is "Solo Piano Music from 1922: The Dawn of Eastman, Part I": Piano students from the studio of Professor Tony Caramia present two concerts, as part of Eastman Centennial Celebration. Admission is free! Please wear a mask and do not bring food or drink into the sanctuary with you.

Mar. 17 | Discussion Group:Healing Resistance: Nonviolence for Social Change
This group begins on Thursday, March 17 from 10:30am-noon on Zoom at this link. Topic: "The Essence of Violence and Nonviolence- What does that even mean?" All are welcome. 

Mar. 20 | COVID Listening Session
As First Universalist continues to live into this new phase of COVID, the Board of Trustees and COVID Task Force will hold a listening session following the church service on Sunday, March 20 at 11:30am. Participation will be both online and in-person. Childcare is provided.

April 10 | Stewardship Sunday: For All That is Our Life
You'll soon have the opportunity to consider your support for the church that supports us. Watch for more info coming soon!

Seeking Worship Associates
Are you interested in serving as a Worship Associate? They assist the Minister with worship services, by speaking, and sometimes writing, elements of the service. WA’s also, in coordination with staff and guest speakers, create the worship script when Rev. Lane is out of the pulpit. To be selected you must be a member of First Universalist who attends worship services regularly, interested in learning about UU theology and worship, and willing to be a reliable and supportive member. Public speaking skills and experience are preferred. If you are interested, please email Rev. Lane Campbell at minister@uuroc.org.

Civil Rights Heritage Park - "Buy A Brick" Campaign!
Join in creating a legacy walk by donating a brick. We'll help you design a brick that will lift up an African American who has made a difference in the Black Freedom Struggle. Bricks will be displayed in the Minister Franklin D. Florence Civil Rights Heritage Park. 
Questions? Contact: Elizabeth Osta at 585-451-5822. To complete your order online, please visit: thatsmybrick.com/civilrightshp
Joys & Sorrows
Please send your Joys and Sorrows to be read at our Sunday Worship service to JoysandSorrows@uuroc.org.

A Sorrow from First Universalist: Longtime church member,
Ginger Sykes, died last week at home after a long illness. A
memorial party is planned for June 1 at Highland Park.

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 Campbell,
Minister

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

Brock Tjosvold,
Director of Music

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