Join us next Sunday
May 5, 2019

10:30am Sunday Service | And How Are the Children?
For better or for worse, our human family is stuck on this planet together. What are our familial obligations to one another? Are we living up to them? Speaker: Emerson Finkle

9:15am Drop-in Discussion | Scruples
You are intolerant of people who take forever in the checkout line, perhaps even to the point of pushing them out the aisle; but you’d never let anyone know your secret because you feel ashamed. Only your best friend knows your secret. Now that you’ve read this, do you have an opinion? What scruples do you have? This Drop-In Discussion will be based on the Scruples board game. Your secret may come out! David Damico facilitates.
Worship Service Video from 4/21
Resurrection of Life and the Challenges of Rebirth
with Rev. Lane Campbell
Upcoming Events & Additional Announcements
Thursday, May 2 | Eastman at Washington Square
Eastman at Washington Square Concerts take place on Thursdays at 12:15 to 12:45pm in our sanctuary. May 2 is Fantasies for Piano Duet : Don't miss hearing piano Fantasies by Schubert and Glinka performed by pianists Michelle Steffers and Belinda Chang. Admission is free! Bring your brown bag lunch and join us.

Saturday, May 4 | Church Clean-up Day!
All are welcome to help us maintain and beautify our sacred space. There are tasks for all levels and abilities! Let Tom Ruganis or Ed Deller know if you can join, even for a short while. That will help us plan. If there's a project you'd like to add to the list let us know! Contact house@uuroc.org .

Monday, May 6 | Interfaith Impact Advocacy Day
First Universalist activists are invited to attend the annual Advocacy Day of Interfaith Impact of New York State Monday, May 6, in Albany. This is an opportunity to engage with legislators and their staffs on issues that matter to UUs. Environmental and criminal justice issues will be our focus. Interfaith Impact is recognized by the UUA as the New York State UU Advocacy Network organization. For further information, including ride sharing, contact Dick Gilbert at Rsgilbert@uuma.org . 

Sunday, May 19 | Interfaith Climate Summit
RAICA: There’s a new group in town, Rochester Area Interfaith Climate Action, and they are holding the First Annual Interfaith Climate Summit on Sunday, May 19, 1:30 to 5. There will be a short service followed by break out groups and lots of tabling before and after. Held at Greece Baptist Church—lots of space and parking. Don’t miss it! Details at RAICA.net . Event is free, but please register so they’ll have a head count.   

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 4/21
Joys
  • Eunice Eckberg "I wish to thank the congregation for all the cards, calls, and visits while I was infirmed. You are such a blessing, thank you."
  • Marti & Chris & Congregation " It was a joy to have hosted four delightful RAIHN families this past week, and the Easter bunny found them here!"

Sorrows
  • We are all grieving with Sri Lanka.
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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