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December 14, 2025

10:30am Sunday Service: Preparing a Sanctuary

How do we, in this season of waiting and preparation, drop our expectation of perfection and embrace the call to be imperfect sanctuaries for joy? Can we allow ourselves to invite in hope and love and delight, even when nothing is Just Right? Even when we weren’t ready?


Speaker: Rev. Eileen Casey-Campbell (she/her)


Each Sunday, we will have several large-print copies of the order of service available. If you would like one, please ask an usher.

Connecting:

Via Zoom:

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

Worship Service Video: 12/7/25

When Hope is Hard to Find:

A Blue Christmas Service

with Patti Goodwin

Upcoming Events &
Additional Announcements

Tuesday, Dec. 9 | Drop-In Discussion: Incarceration 101  

Recently, so-called “antifa” activists, congressional candidates, and even our state’s Attorney General have faced criminal prosecution. Animal Ministry member Adam Durand discusses how he ended up sentenced to six months in jail for protesting Wegmans’ treatment of egg–laying hens, and how to pull through it. ​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!


Nov. 23 to Dec. 21 | Homemade Holiday!

Share the joy of handmade gifts from our own talented congregants! Make it: Bring your creations (with suggested donation value) to the Clara Barton Lounge, Nov. 23–Dec. 21. Shop it: Find one-of-a-kind treasures on Sundays, Nov. 30–Dec. 21—This will help support our church’s social justice projects in the upcoming year. Gift it: Spread love by giving something unique!


Thursday, Dec. 11 | Eastman at Washington Square: The Stories of Animals III

Held in our sanctuary on Thursdays, 12:15-12:45pm. Join us for a heartwarming performance of the story of Babar, the little elephant, featuring Priscilla Yuen and Irina Lupines, narrated by Professor Sylvie Beaudette. Admission is free!


Sunday, Dec. 14 | LGBTQ+ Social Justice Meeting

Join us from 12:15-1:15pm in the sanctuary for our next social justice group meeting for our LGBTQ+ community, as we continue our launch and establish our goals and priorities! We hope to see you there!


When our heart is in a holy place, it’s time to join the Alcove Team

Help bring bi-weekly blessings, boundaries, and safety to unhoused neighbors who are finding shelter in our alcove. Learn ways to connect with compassion and care. Contact Michael Scott or Adam Durand to find out more!


Remember

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Staff:



Rev. Eileen Casey-Campbell,

Minister

minister@uuroc.org



Rev. Michelle Yates,

Minister of Lifespan Faith Development

edu@uuroc.org

(716)-208-5891



Dr. Brock Tjosvold,

Director of Music

music@uuroc.org



Mx. Emma Barry,

Office Manager

office@uuroc.org



Justin Wilson,

Congregational Life Coordinator

conglife@uuroc.org




Maresa Carmody,

Finance Admin

financeadmin@uuroc.org

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