If you are not directly connected to the queer community, you may be feeling "behind the times" in your awareness and inclusion of queer issues. Queer children's literature pieces, like "10,000 Dresses" shared recently in worship, are great starting points for learning and conversation. Let's revisit this story, and all there is to be learned from it.Rev. Michele Yates presents. Drop-In Discussions are virtual now! 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 on the title of this description!
First Universalist Church will be hosting Midweek Meditation services with Rev. Lane and Rev. Michelle on Wednesdays from 11:30am-noon. On second Wednesdays, an extra half hour of meditation and sharing will follow the traditional format. An extended time to connect for deep breathing, meditation, singing, and silence. Look on the First Universalist homepage for details and a link, or click the Zoom meeting link on the title of this description!
Don't forget, this Wednesday from 3pm to 6pm is the Cookie Collection for the Christmas Eve bags! Come by the church parking lot and drop off a plate or a package of cookies. Vegan and gluten-free cookies are appreciated!
Please drop by to pick up a Christmas Eve Bag at the times listed below and say “Hello!” to folks from our church community in the parking lot.
Christmas Bag Collection Times:
• Friday, Dec. 18 from 3-6pm
• Saturday, Dec. 19 from 10am-12pm
• Sunday, Dec. 20 from 1-3pm
Grief Support Group - 8 Weeks Beginning Jan. 14
A semi-structured support group for congregation members who are experiencing grief, following the loss of beloved family members. The group will be limited to 12 members who are asked to commit to attending all sessions. Facilitated by Theo Munson, Rev. Lane Campbell & Rev. Michelle Yates virtually via Zoom. The group will meet for 8 weeks on Thursday mornings from 10am to 11:30am beginning January 14, 2021. To sign up, please email Rev. Michelle at
edu@uuroc.org.
Eastman @ Washington Square
Eastman @ WS concerts will be streamed from the Karen Rettner Community Music Center of Messinger Hall in December. Performances are on Thursdays at 12:15pm and will be streamed live!
- December 17: Letitia Jap, violin and E-Na Song, piano
Dec. 19 | Nester Street Food Cupboard Collection
Katherine Flynn will collect food for Nester Street on December 19 from 10–10:30am in the Church parking lot. You can pick up your Christmas bag at the same time!
Items Most Needed:
- Canned meat, hash, stew, tuna
- Vegetables: regular and low sodium
- Peanut butter
- Soup: regular and low-sodium
- Baked Beans
- Fruit: regular and low sugar
- Milk: canned/ dried
- Jams and jellies
- Pasta, potatoes, rice
- Cereal: hot and cold
- Soap, personal hygiene products
- Paper products
Cash is always welcome. Community Food Cupboard of Rochester, Inc. 11 Nester Street, Rochester, NY 14621
