Topic TBA! Drop-In Discussions are back with a virtual spin! We are meeting on Tuesday nights, from 6:30pm-7:30pm. Contact DropInDiscussion@uuroc.org for the Zoom link!

Wednesdays | Midweek Meditation

First Universalist Church will be hosting Midweek Meditation services with Rev. Lane and Rev. Michelle on Wednesdays from 11:30am-noon. Just a brief 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!

Please contact Sarah at garden@uuroc.org.

Three of our Small Group Ministry groups have openings for new members starting immediately!

Interested in joining a group? Want to know what this is all about? Take a look at the description on our website uuroc.org under the “connect” tab, fill out the survey regarding your interest and availability, or email SGM@uuroc.org.

On September 30, 1770, John Murray preached an historic sermon on Universalism. To celebrate the coming of a Universalist "founder" to these shores, Murray Grove Conference Center is hosting a virtual Sestercentennial Weekend October 2-4. As this is an historic Universalist Church, you might want to participate. Go to murraygrove.org/250th-anniversary/ for more information, including how to register. Joyce and Dick Gilbert are honorary co-chairs of this event. If you have questions, please contact Dick at rsgilbert@uuma.org or 585-738-8229.

Our next RAIHN Week will be October 11-18. Families will stay at the Comfort Inn, and, as we did in July, we will supply them with a week's worth of lunch foods and supermarket gift cards. If you'd like to help with the food costs, you can donate either by check or online. Make checks out to First Universalist with "RAIHN Food" on the memo line. To donate through First Universalist's website, click on "Donate" at the top of the homepage. When the Donate page displays, enter the amount and choose PayPal or Debit/Credit. Another page will display a "write a note" section. Enter "RAIHN Food" there. Questions? Contact Chris DeGolyer at 397-6633 or degolyerchris@gmail.com.

A series of 4 dialogues (Race in a Brave Space or RiBS) will create a forum to learn, grow, and act toward antiracism. They will be led by Verdis Robinson, whom many of you know as a member of our congregation. The first virtual discussion “What My History Teacher Never Taught Me” will take place on Friday, October 16 from 7-8:30pm. Verdis Robinson’s guest leadership is being sponsored by the FIRE team. Congregational members will receive zoom links to the virtual seminars. Free-will donations will be greatly appreciated, and money received will support other activities toward achieving racial equity. RSVP to FIRE@uuroc.org

Oct. 17 | Path to Membership Session

If you are interested in becoming a member of First Universalist Church or are a frequent visitor who isn’t yet sure of joining, but want to find out more about our church and its many facets, join our virtual Path to Membership two-hour session on October 17 at 9:30am. RSVP to Rev. Lane at minister@uuroc.org so you can be sent the Zoom link to participate. As some information will be screen-shared, it is best to participate via computer rather than by phone. After the session, if you decide to join, an appointment will be made to have you safely sign the Membership Book.

Rev. Lane Campbell,

Rev. Michelle Yates,

Brock Tjosvold,

Emma Barry,