Our periodically occurring opportunity to open our hearts and minds to listen to and discuss one another’s concerns, experiences and opinions. Do join us! 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, May 5 | Eastman at Washington Square
Music for Bassoon and Piano
Eastman at Washington Square Concerts take place on Thursdays at 12:15 to 12:45pm in our sanctuary. May 5 is "Music for Bassoon and Piano": Bassoonist Blair Koerner and Collaborative Pianist Zachary Peterson will share music to bring delight in May. Admission is free! Please wear a mask and do not bring food or drink into the sanctuary with you.
Richard Brush Memorial Fund: Matching Challenge
An anonymous donor has generously offered to match up to $2500 any donations we make before August 31 to the Richard Brush Memorial Fund for Family Promise's shelter program. It will help pay for temporary apartment housing for families as they look for permanent housing. Let's meet this goal early! To donate online, use the "Donate" button on
First Universalist's homepage or
https://bit.ly/donate_uuroc. Be sure to choose the designation
"Richard Brush Memorial Fund". Or write a check to First Universalist with "Richard Brush Memorial Fund" on the memo line. For more information, contact Chris DeGolyer or Ed Deller.
May 8 | Food Ingathering!
Food ingathering next Sunday, May 8 for the Community Food Cupboard of Rochester at Nester Street at our in- person service, YAY! Low-sodium non-perishable food, toiletries, paper products, and cash are needed!
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.
