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March 26, 2023

10:30am Sunday Service: The Long Journey of Visibility

Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility with First Universalist. As transgender and gender non-conforming people live lives out loud, the journey towards individual and collective visibility is a long one. And as laws continue to roll out across our nation cutting off access to vital health care for trans people, let us explore what we all can do to support trans visibility.


Speaker: Rev. Lane-Mairead Campbell


Masking in the First Universalist church building is now optional, please respect any distancing requests by fellow attendees. A mask-required section of the sanctuary is designated for those preferring to stay masked.

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Upcoming Events &
Additional Announcements

Tuesday, Mar. 21 | Drop-In Discussion: Neurodivergence: Drawing the Circle Wider

In January, Rev. Michelle Yates spoke about neurodivergence and how to open our hearts, minds, and church to those who are on the spectrum. “What does it look like to be radically inclusive of neurodivergence in people of all ages? How might we prepare to nurture and serve them too?” Let's revisit her key points, and share our thoughts, hopes, and insights. Rev. Michelle Yates facilitates. 

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!


Friday, Mar. 31 | Cozy Night Supper Returns!

A potluck and program favorite returns to First Universalist on the last Friday in March from 6-8pm. In the first hour we eat. In the second hour we'll consider one of the primary values of Unitarian Universalism: LOVE! Families are welcome! RSVP with what you intend to bring to Rev. Michelle at edu@uuroc.org.


Sunday, Apr. 2 | Dick Gilbert: Words, Wisdom, and Music

Join us at 2pm in the First Universalist sanctuary in honoring this great UU Minister who dwells among us! The concert will feature the words of Dick Gilbert, set to music and performed by our own Voices of the Spirit and other UUROC musicians. The concert is free, with a goodwill offering taken to benefit First Universalist. Light refreshments to follow. Don’t miss it!


It’s Time to Draw the Circle Wide: Stewardship Circles are Here!

In keeping with this year’s stewardship theme, Draw the Circle Wide, we are hoping to include all members and friends in small group gatherings. Please sign up for an online or in-person option today! See this document for the available dates and times. Email finance@uuroc.org with your preference OR sign up in the lounge during coffee hour. Let’s connect!  


Want to attend the 2023 UUA General Assembly?

Did you know that the UUA General Assembly is meeting online and in-person on June 21-25 this year? Since the meeting is in Pittsburgh, PA, it makes it a lot easier to attend in person! Our congregation can send up to 4 delegates, so please let the Nominating Committee know if you are interested by emailing nomcom@uuroc.org. The Board of Trustees plans to select delegates at their May meeting.Thank you for your interest! -Charlie Courtsal, Chair of the Nominating Committee


A Message from the Caring Committee

We are so grateful for the support of our beloved community. You have stepped up to give rides and offer food and comfort to our membership throughout the years. And we are always open to new volunteers. Please, consider becoming a member of the Caring Committee. Contact us at caring@uuroc.org!


MOCHA Needs Your Help!

Coffee hour provides a wonderful opportunity to make connections. Will you help make it happen? If no one is able to help, coffee hour will be canceled and Albert will be asked NOT to make coffee. Hospitality at First Universalist is a responsibility of all of us. Help us keep the coffee flowing …grab a friend and sign up today! Please contact mocha@uuroc.org, or sign up during coffee hour!


Need a COVID-19 test? 

Need a COVID-19 test or know someone else who does, but can't find one or afford one? Come visit us! We have had a generous donation of COVID-19 tests and we want to help the community. Please email office@uuroc.org to arrange a pickup time! No questions asked!

Joys & Sorrows

Please send your Joys and Sorrows to be read at our Sunday Worship service to JoysandSorrows@uuroc.org.


Note: When you email a joy or sorrow to us, you are giving us permission to read it aloud at our Sunday service and possibly publish it in this weekly email. Thank you!

To submit an item for 'This Week' at First Universalist
please e-mail it to: office@uuroc.org 
(no later than noon on Wednesday of the week prior to publication)

Staff:



Rev. Lane-Mairead Campbell,

Minister

minister@uuroc.org




Rev. Michelle Yates,

Minister of Life Span Faith Development

edu@uuroc.org

(585) 310-2484




Dr. Brock Tjosvold,

Director of Music

music@uuroc.org




Emma Barry,

Office Manager

office@uuroc.org

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