Drop-In Discussions are virtual! 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 in this blurb title!
- This Week: Practical Politics: Anti-Vaxxers & Democrats
Should the democrats demonize the unvaccinated and turn them into the focus of a culture war? Should the democrats try to persuade the unvaccinated? Should democrats try to accommodate people who are unvaccinated so they aren't pushed out of the coalition? Don't just react, try to go deep. Bill Elwell presents
- Next Week: Overdose Prevention and the Opioid Epidemic
Just how big a problem is this locally, and how Narcan can save lives. Cindy Welch, Monroe County Department of Public Health presents.
Thursday, Mar. 10 | Eastman at Washington Square
Soulful Violin
Eastman at Washington Square Concerts take place on Thursdays at 12:15 to 12:45pm in our sanctuary. March 10 is "Soulful Violin": Violinist Michael Kopelman and pianist Anna Gourfinkel join in performing music by Weinberg and Brahms. Admission is free! Please wear a mask and do not bring food or drink into the sanctuary with you.
Beginning Mar. 10 | Adult Faith Development Series
based on "Healing Resistance" by Kazu Haga
Have you been craving a deep dive into the intersection of justice, faith and our world today? A chance to explore issues through discussion, allow ourselves to be changed and move toward next steps together? Mark your calendars for this 10-session program on Thursdays, 10:30am to noon, from March 10 through May 19 (off March 31). Sessions will meet on Zoom and be co-facilitated by Rev. Michelle Yates and Pam Jacobstein. Contact Rev. Michelle with questions or to sign up at
edu@uuroc.org.
Sunday, Mar. 13 | Solving Poverty in Rochester: Universal Basic Income?
The Rochester Chapter of Interfaith IMPACT invites you to attend our Annual Legislative Briefing at 2pm, virtually from the comfort of your home. Poverty is a critical issue facing too many in Rochester. There is a proposal for a pilot UBI
(Universal Basic Income) program here in Rochester. Our program will feature Rochester Mayor, Malik Evans, followed by a panel presentation. The participants are: Rev. Dr. Richard Gilbert, Minister Emeritus of First Unitarian Church; Joel Elliot, Director of Development & Communications, St. Joseph's Neighborhood Center Inc.; Amit Batabyal, Professor of Econ at RIT; and Rev. Matthew Martin Nickoloff, South Wedge Mission. Each speaker will have time for their prepared remarks followed by a Q&A. To attend please email to
IINYSroc@gmail.com. A Zoom link will be provided before the meeting.
Seeking Worship Associates
Are you interested in serving as a Worship Associate? WA’s assist the Minister with worship services, by speaking, and sometimes writing, elements of the service. WA’s also, in coordination with our staff and guest speakers, create the worship script when Rev. Lane is out of the pulpit. To be selected for the WA team, you must be a member of First Universalist who attends worship services regularly, interested in learning about UU theology and worship, and willing to be a reliable and supportive member of the WA team. Public speaking skills and experience are preferred. In selecting WA’s, consideration will be given to balance in the makeup of the WA team. If you think you might be interested in serving our church in this way, please email Rev. Lane Campbell,
minister@uuroc.org.
A Message from the COVID Task Force
We are thrilled that we have been able to return to worshiping in our beautiful sanctuary. When we are together we will need to continue to follow safety protocols that include KN95 masks, full vaccination and social distancing. Those who are eligible for booster vaccine should arrange to have this additional protection since it makes a difference in protection against the consequences of Omicron infection. If you have questions/comments, please drop us an email or call us. We want to hear from you!
covid@uuroc.org
Civil Rights Heritage Park - "Buy A Brick" Campaign!
Join in creating a legacy walk by donating a brick. We'll help you design a brick that will lift up an African American who has made a difference in the Black Freedom Struggle.The Minister Franklin D. Florence Civil Rights Heritage Park will illuminate the lives and unmute voices of our African ancestors, Rochesterians and others who worked for racial justice. The park will present the story of the Black Freedom Struggle in an innovative urban space for learning, dialogue and reflection. It will be located in the 14605 zip code where much of the grassroots organizing took place in the Black community. It is also the location where the 1964 three-day uprising began, out of the frustration over horrific housing conditions, high unemployment, and structural barriers to progress. Questions? Contact: Elizabeth Osta at 585-451-5822. To complete your order online, please visit:
thatsmybrick.com/civilrightshp
