Join us next Sunday

September 28, 2025

10:30am Sunday Service: Behold the Banshee

Living through a period of great political unveiling and uncertainty, how might our ancestral grief practices be calling us? Join us as seminarian Meghan Garvey offers a reflection on grieving well as an essential nutrient for getting free.


Speaker: Meghan Garvey


Each Sunday, we will have several large-print copies of the order of service available. If you would like one, please ask an usher.

Connecting:

Via Zoom:

Via phone:
Dial 1-646-558-8656,
and enter the
Meeting ID: 131-764-422

Worship Service Video: 9/21/25

The Anti-Prosperity Gospel

with Rev. Eileen Casey-Campbell

Upcoming Events &
Additional Announcements

Tuesday, Sept. 23 | Drop-In Discussion: Dearly Departed Animal Friends 

Let’s share memories of animals we’ve known and loved, as pets or through other circumstances, and talk about what we have learned through these experiences. John Lukes will moderate.​​​​ 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!


Wednesday, September 24 | Harvest Potluck & Play!

Join us with a dish to share (if you're able). Relax with games, connection, and song in a park setting! We'll gather at the Longhouse shelter in Seneca Park, as seen on this map. Expect a blend of games, family worship, potluck without pressure, a bonfire sing-along, and other opportunities for connection. Join when you can and stay for as long as you want.

  • 5pm - Arrive, relax, play yard & tabletop games
  • 6pm - Blessing, dinner together, story and song
  • 7pm - Sunset, deeper connection, bonfire sing-along, and more games!

This event is open to all - invite your friends and family!


Opening for Childcare Assistant

If you know someone who would enjoy working with children alongside our faithful childcare leader, Carol Williams, for two hours each Sunday, please share this link with them. Questions should be directed to Rev. Michelle at edu@uuroc.org with “Childcare” in the subject line.


Remember

Worship at First Universalist Rochester starts at 10:30am on Sundays ALL YEAR ROUND!

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please e-mail it to: office@uuroc.org 
(no later than noon on Wednesday of the week prior to publication)

Staff:



Rev. Eileen Casey-Campbell,

Minister

minister@uuroc.org



Rev. Michelle Yates,

Minister of Lifespan Faith Development

edu@uuroc.org

(716)-208-5891



Dr. Brock Tjosvold,

Director of Music

music@uuroc.org



Mx. Emma Barry,

Office Manager

office@uuroc.org




Maresa Carmody,

Finance Admin

financeadmin@uuroc.org



Justin Wilson,

Congregational Life Coordinator

conglife@uuroc.org

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