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April 12, 2026

10:30am Sunday Service: All in the Telling

Humans have always used stories to explain the world around them, to explore the human experience, and sometimes to justify their point of view. They can be sources of wisdom and truth, but they can also be great tools for considering other perspectives and reframing the narrative.


Speaker(s): Rev. Michelle Yates (she/her)


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: 4/5/26

Easter Sunday: The Story of a Miracle

with Rev. Eileen Casey-Campell (she/her)

Upcoming Events &
Additional Announcements

Tuesday, Apr. 7 | Drop-In Discussion: Big T, Little T

Trauma: There’s Big T, and little t. What triggers you? What calms you? Here are two tools you can use on the spot for soothing the soul and thriving through the tough times. Joy Leccese will present. 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!


Thursday, Apr. 9 | Eastman at Washington Square: Piano Extravaganza II

Held in our sanctuary on Thursdays, 12:15-12:45pm. The students from the studio of Professors Marina Lomazov and Joseph Rackers will dazzle you with more piano masterpieces. Admission is free!


Saturday, Apr. 11 | Watch Party: Erin Scott’s Ordination!

Join us in the Clara Barton Lounge at 10:30am for a watch party of Erin Scott’s ordination! We will gather to celebrate the blooming of an individual who grew up in our church, the daughter of Kelly and Michael Scott. We hope to see you there!



Sunday, Apr. 12 | Monthly Food Ingathering

Our monthly food ingathering for the Community Food Cupboard! Low-sodium non-perishable food, toiletries, paper products, and cash are always needed and deeply appreciated!


Sunday, April 12 | Social Justice Plate Offering: Center for Teen Empowerment

Our April Social Justice Plate Offering is designated for The Center for Teen Empowerment Rochester. Since 1992, they have worked to create safe spaces and build stronger and more socially just communities. Please contribute to support this important work. For more info, visit teenempowerment.org.


Sunday, April 12 | Clinton Ave. Vestibule Window Refurbishment Meeting

The Welcome Team and House Committee have proposed a $11,715 project to refurbish the Clinton Avenue windows using the Beryl Haas Fund. Please join us after the service on April 12, in-person or via the Sunday Service Zoom, to discuss this recommendation and hold a congregational vote.


Sunday, April 12 | LGBTQIA+ Social Action Circle Meeting

Both queer and ally individuals alike are invited to attend our meeting, as we plan on collaborating to make our congregation (and Rochester) even more fabulous! Since the EcoJustice Committee has something going on during coffee hour after services, we pushed our meeting to noon to give everyone time to check that out first. Talk to Willow, or a committee member, if you want to help! Feel free to grab a snack from the coffee hour and head upstairs to the Gratitude Room (22) at noon! We hope to see you there!

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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



Justin Wilson,

Congregational Life Coordinator

conglife@uuroc.org

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