For the last 30 years, scientists have known and loudly proclaimed the need for urgent action to dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions. The Paris Agreement of 2015 was a “legally binding international treaty” to get the job done. It failed. Now the impossible has become necessary. Hank Stone 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!
Weekly Midweek Meditation sessions are held each Wednesday at 11:30am! Look on the
UURoc homepage for details and a link!
Your Vote Counts! Vote by June 1!
Click on this link to open the Google form ballot to vote on Social Justice Plate Offertories for the 2022-23 church year. The deadline for voting is June 1. The results of the vote will be announced at the Annual Meeting, June 5, after the Sunday service.
Sunday, June 5 | Annual Business Meeting
Held after the Sunday service via Zoom, and will begin at 12:15pm. This is an online only meeting, and there will be no in-person aspect. Please join us to help make important decisions for First Universalist, and learn more about what we have been doing this past year. The Zoom meeting link will be sent to our member email list this week. Keep an eye on your inboxes!
Do you (or someone you know) need a COVID-19 test?
Need of a COVID-19 test, 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!
You are invited to join the No-Hell Players! AKA our congregation's recorder group
Would you like to play music with this congregation's recorder group, known as the No-Hell Players ? We are always accepting new players at all/any skill levels. We meet three to six times a year, depending on what music might suit the worship services. If you are interested, please send a note to
ccourtsal@gmail.com.
Progress on the Richard Brush Memorial Fund!
An anonymous donor has generously offered to match up to $2500 any donations we make before August 31 to the Richard Brush Memorial Fund for Family Promise's shelter program. It will help pay for temporary apartment housing for families as they look for permanent housing. As of May 15th, we are 38% of the way toward the goal, thanks to the early donors! If you haven't donated yet, now would be a good time! To donate online, use the "Donate" button on
First Universalist's homepage or
https://bit.ly/donate_uuroc. Be sure to choose the designation
"Richard Brush Memorial Fund". Or write a check to First Universalist with "Richard Brush Memorial Fund" on the memo line. For more information, contact Chris DeGolyer or Ed Deller.
From the Caring Committee: Calling All Drivers!
Are you looking for a way to support our congregation? Consider signing up for our Driver Brigade: give a ride for those of us who no longer drive, or may need assistance with doctor visits or grocery shopping. Please contact
drivers@uuroc.org if you can join our Driver Brigade. Thank you.
Sunday, June 12 | 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.
June 22-26 | Upcoming UUA General Assembly
Did you know that the
UUA General Assembly is meeting online and in-person on June 22 - 26 in Portland, Oregon? General Assembly is the annual gathering of Unitarian Universalists, where we conduct business of the Association, explore the theological underpinnings of our faith, and lean fully into our mission and principles. That remains true even when we cannot gather physically. For those who enjoyed the accessibility of remote participation, General Assembly will continue to offer virtual attendance with robust programming!
