Join us next Sunday
April 21, 2019

Where have you experienced a personal resurrection, a second wind, a second chance? The resurrection of Jesus is an old tale, but not an unfamiliar one to those who have lived life. Let us embrace and tell our own stories of being brought back from a hopeless place to a place that felt alive again.

9:15am Drop-in Discussion | Bottled or Tap Water?
There are many factors helping a person to choose bottled water or tap water, including taste, cost, safety, convenience, and recycling. Join Kate Fleury for a discussion and a taste test of bottled waters and tap waters.
Worship Service Video from 4/7
On Plans and Realities
with Rev. Michelle Yates
Upcoming Events & Additional Announcements
Thursday, April 18 | Eastman at Washington Square
Eastman at Washington Square Concerts take place on Thursdays at 12:15 to 12:45pm in our sanctuary. April 18 is Mbira dze Mugomo Guru : This world music ensemble will share music from the Shona spiritual tradition from Zimbabwe to entertain and delight Washington Square listeners! Admission is free! Bring your brown bag lunch and join us.

Tuesday, April 23 | Listening Circle
The Social Justice Project Team of FIAC invites you to attend a Listening Circle on April 23 at 6:30 pm in the Clara Barton Lounge. Learn about the all-church project that is being recommended for your vote at the Annual Meeting on June 2.

Friday, April 26 | Passover Seder
This year’s Passover Seder will be a true reflection of the spirit of the holiday, “Welcome the stranger because you were a stranger in Egypt”. The potluck style dinner will be held in the Clara Barton Lounge at 6:30pm on the last evening of the holiday (rather than the traditional first). All are welcome to an evening of songs and readings (including school-age children and teens). We ask for sign-ups in advance to help with prep of the traditional table settings, decorations, special foods, and beverages. To help with the event, please contact Lew Ward-Baker at 244-6968 or patnlew@rochester.rr.com

On April 28th we will be reviewing the book ' An American Marriage ' by Tayari Jones. Previously we had stated that the book ' Educated ' by Tara Westover would be our April selection. At this time that plan would not be the best one so we will save that for a future date. Sorry for the confusion!

City Council Meeting
Please consider attending the City Council Meeting on Tuesday April 16 from 6:30-7:30pm at City Hall. We are beyond close to getting a Police Accountability Board passed.Your support is greatly appreciated. There will be a press conference at 5:15pm.

Call for Gardeners!
First Universalist has received a generous donation of large outdoor planters. We need to have a design party to decide how to incorporate flowers and additional vegetable spaces into our existing garden in the southwest alcove of the church. Please help! An ongoing commitment is not required. We will also need waterers, weeders, harvesters. Please contact Sarah Singal if you can assist with any of these actions at garden@uuroc.org.
Joys & Sorrows
from 4/7
Joys
  • Anonymous "Happy birthday Howard Spindler!"
  • Anonymous "I am grateful to have so many kind and wonderful people in my life"
  • Jeannie & David Gloss "We are happy to say that last Friday we celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary!" 

Sorrows

  • Caring Committee "The caring Committee is sad to report that Eunice Eckberg has been hospitalized at RGH. No visitors, please, but cards are welcomed."
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Staff:

Rev. Lane Campbell ,
Minister
(585) 325-5092

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

Brock Tjosvold ,
Director of Music
(585) 546-2826

Emma Barry ,
Office Administrator
(585) 546-2826

Brandon Fagan ,
Sexton
(585) 546-2826

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