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Tuesday, June 11 | Drop-In Discussion: Unabashed Joy
Let’s take time to focus on the “unabashed” part of our monthly theme and to share experiences of joy. Rev. Lane-Mairead will lead us in an exploration of what joy really means to us. 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!
June 14, 15, & 16| UU Gathering of Men
Men of the congregation: If you are anticipating going to the UU Gathering of Men (Mark's Men's Gathering) it is time to log on to the Camp Unirondack Website (unirondack.org/), select calendar, click on Mark Men’s Gathering, and select register. Any questions? See Tom Williams or Bill Elwell!
Sunday, June 16 | June Social Justice Plate: The Worker Justice Center of New York
Our June SJP is designated for The Worker Justice Center of New York. They were created in 2011 through the merger of Farmworker Legal Service of NY (est. 1981) and Workers’ Rights Law Center (est. 2003). FLSNY also created nationally recognized projects aimed at reducing domestic violence and human trafficking in the agricultural community. Since then, they have represented migrant and seasonal workers in civil matters throughout NYS. More info at wjcny.org. Contribute to support this important work.
Sunday, June 16| Annual Church Picnic!
The church picnic will be held on Sunday, June 16, 2024, from 1-4pm. The location is the Longhouse Shelter in Seneca Park (it is handicapped accessible, with bathrooms nearby). Please bring a dish to pass! A map will be posted in church. If you need a map or directions, please contact Karl Abbott. Additional details in the May and June newsletters.
Thursday, June 20 | Andy Carey - Rochester Housing Initiatives Presentation
St. Mary's Church has invited us to join them for Andy Carey's presentation on Housing Initiatives in Rochester on Thursday, June 20, at 6:30 PM at the Dugan Center in St. Mary's Church (across Washington Square Park). Andy will talk about the cost of homelessness, the housing crisis, the opioid epidemic, and access to mental health care, and will share success stories. Andy is the co-founder of MC Collaborative and board chair of REACH Advocacy. He has been helping people who have slept in our church alcove to find shelter.
June 19-23 | G.A. '24: Church Watch Parties!
General Assembly for the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations is all online this year, which means: our local congregations will be hosting watch parties! Come, gather with UU friends to see what the larger denomination is voting on and talking about! We will have Potluck Dinners each day. The host church will provide main dishes which will include vegan/gf options. See the June Outlook for the full schedule, and check out uua.org/ga.
General sessions are available to everyone. Registering means extra content like workshops, keynote speakers, etc. If you would like to attend or have questions contact edu@uuroc.org.
Sunday, June 23 | Worship at First Unitarian - Jubilee Day: A Juneteenth Service
First Universalist will be joining First Unitarian Church (in-person and online) for a celebration of Juneteenth, led by Rev. Verdis Robinson. Service happens at 10:30am. Join us in this BIPOC-led service reflecting on the meaning of freedom, especially for our incarcerated siblings. This service will take place in the First Unitarian building, located at 220 Winton Road S, Rochester NY 14610-2998.
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