Sunday, October 11, 2020
Worship Service at 10:00 AM
(Children's Worship at 9:30 AM)
Rev. Shari Halliday-Quan. preaching
Meet us online (live-captioning also available there) or if you do not have access to the internet, call 646-876-9923, and use meeting ID #5852719070
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Are you new to First Unitarian? Please join us for UU 101: An Introduction to Unitarian Universalism and First Unitarian Church, this Sunday October 11 at 11:30 AM. We will be meeting through this Zoom link. For more information about First Unitarian and our membership classes contact Shannan Foos. Our next offering is November 15.
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Next Sunday, October 18, 2020 Worship Service at 10 AM
Dr. Elίas Ortega, guest preaching
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Gratitudes, Joys and Sorrows |
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Dear ones... Rev Shari I are always thinking about ways to support you in these challenging times that we’re living in. Those of you out there marching and protesting have especially been on our hearts as we consider the trauma you might be experiencing as you do the good work of fighting for justice. We are also thinking of those of you who might have experienced trauma in some other capacity. With this in mind, we are offering two workshops on trauma in the month of October. One on October 19 and the other on October 28, both at 7:00 PM, on the church's Zoom Channel. Look for more information in the next newsletter.
With much love,
Rev Margalie
We’re here if you need us! Pastoral Care is available through
our Pastoral Care phone line (585-270-0851) or email.
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Join us for Elder Tree on Saturday, October 10 at noon, with this week's featuring Mary Palmer. To join, go to here. All are welcome!
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Want to get to know us better? Want to join a Soul Matters group or Wellspring? Take part in Starting Point, an in-depth look at Unitarian Universalism, First Unitarian history, our community, and your own personal beliefs. This will be a virtual meeting over Zoom on October 15 and 22 from 6:00 - 8:30 PM (please plan to attend both meetings). This class is for newcomers and seasoned members alike! Please contact Shannan Foos, Membership Coordinator to register by October 9.
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The Immigration Ministry is hosting a Zoom presentation by Fr. Sean Carroll, Director of Kino Border Initiative in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico on Thursday, October 15 at 6:00 PM. His presentation is titled “Update from the Southern Border”. As we deal with the Daniel Prude killing, COVID-19, and the upcoming election, the building of “The Wall” and the inhumane treatment along the southern border continues. Please participate in Fr. Sean’s talk to get up-to-date information from a person whose “boots are on the ground.” Click here to register. Donations are requested on a scale, as you are able to pay. Proceeds will benefit the Kino Border Initiative and the First Unitarian Immigration Ministry. Thank you for contributing to these efforts to support immigrants and asylum seekers.
The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, which works to provide disaster relief and promote human rights and social justice around the world, is celebrating its 80th Anniversary on Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00 PM with a Virtual Gala. This event features a keynote presentation by Samantha Power, a former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. More details to follow.
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Join us for two evenings of ukulele performances to benefit RAIHN on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24 as part of the third annual virtual Flower City Ukulele Festival. The concerts are free and open to the community, and feature regional and national artists. If you play the ukulele, be sure to register for workshops, the jam session, and open mic. For more information, click here.
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Are you passionate about making First Unitarian a radically hospitable church? Are you an LBGTQIA+ ally? The Welcoming Congregation Committee is looking for some dedicated folx of all ages and backgrounds to make First Unitarian a certified Welcoming Congregation this year. If you are interested in learning more or becoming a member of the committee, please reach out to Shannan Foos.
The Criminal Justice Ministry invites you to attend Fund Healthcare Not Cops on October 10 at 2:00 PM at the Canalside Shelter in Genesee Valley Park. Come learn more about how healthcare inequities impact Black and Brown communities in New York, how the New York Health Act addresses those inequities, and how you can be involved in healthcare equity. For more information and to register, click here.
There are many ways to participate in our community's fight for racial justice. If you are unable to participate in actions outside the home, please email Kristi to be added to our First Unitarian Social Justice Updates and Actions from Home email list to be updated on ongoing protests in our community and actions that can be taken locally and from home to work towards justice for Daniel Prude and all Black folx.
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From the Criminal Justice Ministry: Free the People ROC and the Rochester Black Bar Association are partnering for March to the Polls on Saturday, October 24, the first day of early voting. Meet at the Liberty Pole at 12:00 PM to march as a community to the David F. Gantt Rec Center to vote. Masks required!
Seeking volunteers to accompany other church members to the polls on Election Day, November 3. Please email us if you are interested or would like more information.
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