Join us next Sunday
March 31, 2019

10:30am Sunday Service | Let's Show Up!
How has First Universalist shown up for you? How has this church encouraged you to show up for others? Inspired by the prophetic call of one of our church members, Becky Elwell, our churchwide Stewardship Sunday theme is “Let’s Show Up!” So come to renew your commitment to this congregation and to continue to show up for our community, for our city, and for our faith. - Speaker: Rev. Lane Campbell

9:15am Drop-in Discussion | So You Want to Talk About Race
The New York Times bestseller (Jeoma Oluo) explores the complex reality of today's racial landscape—from white privilege and police brutality to systemic discrimination and the Black Lives Matter movement--offering straightforward clarity needed to contribute to the dismantling of the racial divide. Theo Munson of the First Universalist Churc h Social Justice Project Team facilitates.
Worship Service Video from 3/17
Bringing a Lost Prophet to Light with Rev. Lane Campbell
Upcoming Events & Additional Announcements
Let’s Show Up: First Universalist Stewardship Drive!
This Sunday is Stewardship Sunday and we ask that all members and friends return a pledge card by that date. Thanks to those who have pledged already, and we hope to see you all during Sunday’s coffee hour to enjoy some pie and other treats together. Your pledge, large or small, plays a critical role in all we do together.
And remember, you can now pledge online!
Tuesday, March 26 | Spirit in Practice Faith Dev. Program 
We will meet on Tuesday March 26 from 2pm-4pm at the Irondequoit Public Library to consider " Body Practices: keeping in touch with the miracle of our physical selves ." We will explore spiritual practices in movement, eating, and a labyrinth. Rev. Michelle Yates facilitates. Walk-ins welcome!

Experience the playful and touching storytelling of Peterson Toscano. A shapeshifter, he transforms right before your eyes into a whole cast of comic characters who take you on an off-beat trip through the serious worlds of gender, sexuality, privilege, religion, and environmental justice. Held in our beautiful sanctuary. Doors open at 6:45pm, event will start at 7pm.

Thursday, March 28 | Eastman at Washington Square
Eastman at Washington Square Concerts take place on Thursdays at 12:15 to 12:45pm in our sanctuary. March 28 is Piano Music by Women Composers (II) : A second installment of fabulous pianists from Professor Caramia’s Studio, focusing on solo and duet compositions for piano by women composers, from 1845 to 2018. Admission is free! Bring your brown bag lunch and join us.

Sunday, March 31 | Book Group Discussion: Evicted
*Date changed from March 24th to March 31st* More info via the Facebook event page. Held in our Chalice Room at 12:15pm.

Sign-ups and training for RAIHN Week April 14-21 
During RAIHN* Week we will turn our church into a home for temporarily homeless families. To join our volunteer team sign up in the lounge after church on Sunday, or contact Chris DeGolyer, chrisdeg@frontiernet.net. If you'd like to learn more before volunteering, we have opportunities to "shadow" experienced volunteers. A new volunteer orientation will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 6:30-8:30pm at Temple B'rith Kodesh. For experienced volunteers, second level training will be held Thursday, March 28, 6:30-8:30pm at Artisan Church.
* Rochester Area Interfaith Hospitality Network

We Need You! | Wayside Pulpit
We need a talented individual to take charge of the Wayside Pulpit signs in front of our beautiful church! Help get our UU message out to countless pedestrians and motorists who pass by each day! Come in and update the signs on your own time, and be a part of the inner workings of First Universalist. If you have been looking to get involved without committing to a committee, this is the perfect opportunity! Contact Rev. Lane Campbell (Minister@uuroc.org) to find out more info!
Joys & Sorrows
from 3/17
Joys
  • Lois Baum's father would be 102! A lifelong activist and preacher, he lived by the word Agape - unconditional love for all. "Happy birthday, dad!"
  • Lyle Jenks felt joy that friends and neighbors are visiting with them for worship today and appreciation to our worship leaders for all their extra time and effort!
  • Eileen says: "It's a joy to be back!

Sorrows
  • Dick Gilbert sends our love to our Muslim friends in sympathy for the massacre in Christchurch, NZ.
  • Hal Bauer says: "The intolerance of religious diversity that led to the NZ massacre in a mosque is a great sadness".
  • Emma Barry is sending love and support to the Muslim community in the wake of the senseless violence last week.

Both
  • Donna Anderson says: "We are on a journey with my 94-year-old mother. She fell and broke her arm. Many ups and downs. Please hold us in the light as we tend to her"
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 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