YOUTH v GOV is the story of America’s youth taking on the world’s most powerful government. Armed with a wealth of evidence, twenty-one courageous leaders file a ground-breaking lawsuit against the U.S. government, asserting it has willfully acted to create the climate crisis, thus endangering their constitutional rights to life, liberty, and property. Sarah Singal presents. Drop-In Discussions are virtual! 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 in this blurb title!
Thursday, Apr. 28 | Eastman at Washington Square
The Great Romantics and Beyond, Part II
Eastman at Washington Square Concerts take place on Thursdays at 12:15 to 12:45pm in our sanctuary. April 28 is "The Great Romantics and Beyond, Part II": A second installment of wonderful piano works performed by students of Professor Joseph Rackers. Admission is free! Please wear a mask and do not bring food or drink into the sanctuary with you.
Thanks From the 2022 Stewardship Team!
Dear First Universalist: thank you, thank you to all those who have sent in their pledges! Your commitment and generosity are wonderful. For those who have not responded, your Stewardship Team reminds you how important your financial support is to our church and we thank you so much in advance for your consideration.
With love, Kitty Forbush, Co-Chair, 2022-2023 Stewardship Team
May 1 | Hybrid Tech Listening Session!
Have you been joining us online for Sunday services? Since adopting a hybrid model of online/in person services, we've experienced various challenges and technical difficulties. Despite the efforts of our intrepid Emma and volunteers, there continue to be some frustrating aspects of worshipping online. We don't want anyone to miss coming together as a community due to tech issues. One possible solution would be to change the platform we use. Do you have opinions/experience/thoughts about this? We want to hear what you have to say! Please join us online after service this coming Sunday, May 1, during the time normally reserved for coffee hour, to discuss this ever-evolving situation.
- Your worship committee
April 30 | Path to Membership Session!
The Path to Membership is this coming Saturday, April 30 at 9:30am. The deadline for signing up is tomorrow! Please RSVP to
Membership@uuroc.org if you plan to come! You can also reach out to Rev. Lane-Mairead, Rev. Michelle, or Donna Anderson to RSVP.
May 8 | Book Group: "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
This historical novel is based on the sinking of the Wilhema Gustloff in 1945. Over 9000 passengers perished. The passengers were trying to escape the Soviet advance. Sepetys has made a commitment to tell the story of four unlikely heroes who band together and make a pact to help each other. Please join us May 8 at 11.50am in the Chalice room for a lively discussion. For those of you who like to read ahead, our June selection is "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri.
May 13-15 | The Annual Mark's Men's Gathering
Men of the Congregation: The Annual Mark's Men's Gathering (formerly known as the UU Gathering of Men) at Camp Unirondack will be held the weekend of May 13, 14, and 15. If you are interested, please contact Tom Williams or Alex Pita for more details. Please register online at the Camp Unirondack website:
Sunday, May 15 | Social Justice Fair!
Held after the service in the Clara Barton Lounge! Please join us as we showcase our Social Justice Circles, featuring all the wonderful work these groups are doing in our community. We are a vibrant, active congregation despite the pandemic. We invite you to connect and be inspired! Questions? Email
FIAC@uuroc.org.
