For all children and youth returning to school of any kind - join us outside on church grounds to bless our beloved youngsters as they begin a new school year. More information here - invite your friends - all are welcome!

For anyone providing care for another and would like to connect with others who are also caregivers. The next meeting is on Wednesday, September 8. Facilitators Elise Wall and John Farrell welcome your questions. To attend, use this Zoom link.

No Elder Tree this Saturday, September 4, however starting Saturday, September 11 at 10:00 AM Elder Tree will resume its weekly schedule with an open conversation of "Where Were You on 9/11/2001?" All are welcome! To continue this wonderful tradition of sharing each others' life stories, won't you join us to tell yours? If you’d like to tell your story, please contact Libby Moore..

Next Sunday is Homecoming and we're changing the times we originally shared last week. Plan to join us at 10:00 AM either in person (we'll be outside, under a tent, masked & distanced) or online as we livestream the service on Zoom. This will be an intergen, all ages service. We are so looking forward to starting our next church year together with you!

If you plan to attend in-person, kindly RSVP here.

We hold in our hearts church member Dick McNamara, who would appreciate phone calls and/or visits. Our deep condolences to Laura Humphrey and family on the passing of her father, James A. Humphrey. And we send Lynne Infantino healing thoughts and prayers as she recovers from a complicated knee surgery. 

With heavy hearts we share the passing of beloved member Paul Law. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family and the many who loved him. "To live in hearts that love is not to die."

In these uncertain and anxious times, we want you to know that First Unitarian is here for you. If you need support in any way, we hope you'll reach out. Whatever the need or concern, our Pastoral Care Team can be reached at 585-270-0851 or email caring@rochesterunitarian.org.

Our UUA president, Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray, shares a message for all our congregations during this time of ingathering.

Sexton John Grego will be leaving his position at First Unitarian on September 10. We are grateful for his 9+ years of service to our church, and wish him great success as he devotes his time and energy into his own cleaning business. Please share a memory and gratitude of John on this kudoboard. Wayne Holt will be replacing John's position.

Excited at the thought of outdoor, in person services? So are we! But, we need your help to make them successful. Please contact Wayne Holt to volunteer for a Sunday 7:30-9:30AM shift to set up tents and chairs.

If you think it might be valuable for New York to be able to offer Medical Aid in Dying for terminally ill, learn more at the webinar on Monday, September 13, at 3:30 PM. Our minister emeritus, Rev. Dr. Richard Gilbert, is one of the panelists.

Diverse and Revolutionary UU Multicultural Ministries (DRUUMM) invites DRUUMM members and BIPOC friends to their Fall Regional Caucuses. Join us for spiritual grounding, intentional relationship building, and facilitated discussion. There will be a parallel Allies for Racial Equity regional caucus for white people at the same time. Learn more here: www.druumm.org/.

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