Join us next Sunday
February 23, 2020

10:30am Sunday Service | How Long? Not Long
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King asked and answered the question on the steps of the Capitol in Montgomery, Alabama over 50 years ago. The Selma march was over. But when would freedom come? The question is still relevant. Might his answer be the same today?
Speaker: Dolores DaLomba

9:15am Drop-in Discussion: Whopper vs. Plant Based
Each Sunday in the Chalice Room (second floor).
Is your choice “Impossible?" Why would you? Perpetuating the meat industry can be devastating to our environment. Find out how and why, and what you can do about it. Presenter: Lois Baum, former president of local 501c3 Animal Rights Advocates of Upstate NY, member of UU Rochester Animal Ministry, and our Eco-Justice Committee.
Worship Service Videos from 2/9
Blessing the In-Between
with Rev. Lane Campbell
Upcoming Events & Additional Announcements
Thursday, Feb. 20 | Eastman at Washington Square
Eastman at Washington Square Concerts take place on Thursdays at 12:15 to 12:45pm in our sanctuary. February 20 is " Piano Extravaganza I": Our late February concerts will feature pianists from the studio of Eastman School of Music professor Alan Chow. Admission is free! Bring your brown bag lunch and join us.

Friday, Feb. 28 | Cozy Night Supper
Please join us for our Cozy Night Supper. Held in the Clara Barton Lounge, the potluck dinner is from 5:30 to 6:30 and the program is from 6:30 to 7:30. Our theme is "What Is Love?" As a denomination we talk about "Living on the Side of Love," but what does that mean? How have you experienced love in your life, and how can it guide us in our daily lives? Please RSVP (including type of food you will bring) with the church office or signing up on the hall bulletin board. Childcare is available if requested a week in advance.

Saturday, Feb. 29 | Memorial Service: Harvey Rothbeind
The memorial service for Harvey Rothbeind is scheduled for Saturday, February 29, 10:30 a.m., reception following in the Clara Barton Lounge. Volunteers are needed for ushering and hosting. Please contact Paula Marchese at pemarche35@gmail.com if you can participate. Thank you.

Saturday, February 29 | Fundraiser: Civil Rights Heritage Park
featuring nationally known speaker, Susan Taylor on Saturday, February 29. See flyer on FIRE bulletin board or speak with chairs (Elizabeth Osta & Theo Munson) for more information.
Joys & Sorrows from 2/9
Joys
  • Juanita Ball: "Finally, I'm a great-grandmother. Zayden made his debut early Monday morning at 7lbs 14oz."

Sorrows
  • Trish Gallaher: "Edward Lewis, a former member of the church, died this past week in Canandaigua NY. His ashes will be scattered at the top of Panther Mountain in the Adirondacks, a family tradition."
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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 Manager
(585) 546-2826
150 S. Clinton Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604
(585) 546-2826 | office@uuroc.org