Join Rev. Lane and members of the Communications Committee to discuss the new church communications policy, especially the newest piece encouraging committees to meet over the First Universalist Zoom account. Come share your opinions on the blessings and drawbacks of this policy and listen to a variety of opinions on the issue. We will be discussing this policy as a larger group and in breakout rooms as well. All voices welcome. Drop-In Discussions are virtual now! 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 on the title of this description!
First Universalist Church will be hosting Midweek Meditation services with Rev. Lane and Rev. Michelle on Wednesdays from 11:30am-noon. On second Wednesdays, an extra half hour of meditation and sharing will follow the traditional format. An extended time to connect for deep breathing, meditation, singing, and silence. Look on the First Universalist homepage for details and a link, or click the Zoom meeting link on the title of this description!
MLK Day Service with Verdis Robinson & Erin Scott
Verdis Robinson and Erin Scott are co-leading a special MLK Day themed service this Sunday for
First Unitarian Church of Chicago. The video of their joint service will become available at 10am central time on 1/17 but will remain on that congregation's YouTube channel for later viewing. Their Youtube Channel can be found
here
On Inauguration Day, First Universalist will join with many
congregations across Rochester for an interfaith prayer service at
9am over Zoom. Click the link in the title to see the Facebook event, or click the Zoom link here:
us02web.zoom.us
Third in the series of four dialogues that provide a forum to
learn, grow, and act toward antiracism. This discussion, "Rochester’s History of Systemic Racism", will take place (virtually) from 7-8:30pm. From the fiery destruction of Frederick Douglass’ home to the uprising in July 1964 to the perpetuation of residential segregation, we will explore the systemic racism in Rochester’s history. What have we really learned? What is being done? What is OUR vision for our community? Note: A separate email with the link for this event will not be sent out. Look on the First Universalist homepage for more details and the Zoom link!
Jan. 23 | Nester Street Food Cupboard Collection
Katherine Flynn will collect food or cash for the Nester Street Food Cupboard on Saturday, January 23, in the church parking lot from 10am to 10:20am.
Have you gotten your invitation and prize winning number in the mail yet? No, this is not Publisher’s Clearinghouse, and there is no catch. Join us after the service on January 31 for some Auction Amnesty fun, music, Auction trivia, and drawings for prizes. Remember, the “Amnesty” part means that you don’t have to do any work this year—just have some fun with us! And if you want to make a financial contribution to help replace the income that the Service Auction normally brings in, you are welcome to do so. You can send a check to the church, or go online to donate, just be sure to let us know it’s for Auction Amnesty! If you have not received an invite, please email finance@uuroc.org, and we’ll be sure to get you one!
