This Week at First Universalist

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July 3, 2022

Sunday Service: ONLINE ONLY - General Assembly Sunday Morning Service

First Universalist will be joining with thousands of Unitarian Universalists in the Sunday morning service of the General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations. Rev. Gretchen Haley of the Foothills UU Church in Fort Collins, CO, will be preaching, with Allison King directing the General Assembly Choir.

Speaker: Rev. Gretchen Haley

This service will be online only, and there will be no in-person portion of this Sunday service.

Worship Link

Connecting:

Via Zoom:

us02web.zoom.us/j/131764422

Via phone:

Dial 1-646-558-8656,

and enter the

Meeting ID: 131-764-422

Worship Service Video: 7/26/22

If Only, If Only

with Peter House

Upcoming Events &

Additional Announcements

Tuesday, July 5 | Drop-In Discussion: Open Topic

It’s mid-summer, hopefully everyone is enjoying the opportunities that the warm weather offers. What’s on your mind? Join us for a discussion of ??? We are never at a loss for a topic, so come and find out. 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!

Do you (or someone you know) need a COVID-19 test?

Need of a COVID-19 test, but can't find one or afford one? Come visit us! We have had a generous donation of COVID-19 tests and we want to help the community. Please email office@uuroc.org to arrange a pickup time! No questions asked!

FPGROC Summer Celebrations and Richard Brush Memorial Fund Update!

Miss seeing our shelter guests? Here is a chance to connect. FPGROC is holding two celebrations for guests and graduates: on Wednesday, June 29, and Wednesday, July 20, from 4-8pm at the Day Center, 142 Webster Ave. If you would like to help with planning, set up or take down, food prep, or hospitality, sign up here.

As of June 8, we are 60% of the way toward the matching goal of $2500 offered by an anonymous donor for the Richard Brush Memorial Fund! The fund will help pay for temporary apartment housing for families as they look for permanent housing. To donate online, use the "Donate" button on First Universalist's homepage or https://bit.ly/donate_uuroc. Be sure to choose the designation "Richard Brush Memorial Fund". Or write a check to First Universalist with "Richard Brush Memorial Fund" on the memo line. For more information, contact Chris DeGolyer or Ed Deller.

From the Caring Committee: Calling All Drivers!

Are you looking for a way to support our congregation? Consider signing up for our Driver Brigade: give a ride for those of us who no longer drive, or may need assistance with doctor visits or grocery shopping. Please contact drivers@uuroc.org if you can join our Driver Brigade. Thank you.

July 13 | PRIDE Night Out at the Red Wings with Rochester Religious Communities

First Universalist is teaming up with a bunch of religious communities in Rochester to attend PRIDE Night Out with the Rochester Red Wings baseball team on Wednesday, July 13, at 7:05pm. Tickets are $10 per person. Please wear your First Universalist t-shirt or your "Side with Love" t-shirt. Discounted tickets can be purchased using this link! If you need accessible seating, please contact Mike at Mewing@redwingsbaseball.com.

Joys & Sorrows

Please send your Joys and Sorrows to be read at our Sunday Worship service to JoysandSorrows@uuroc.org.

Note: When you email a joy or sorrow to us, you are giving us permission to read it aloud at our Sunday service and possibly publish it in this weekly email. Thank you!

A sorrow and message from our UUA President, Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray: “The Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health decision does not alter Unitarian Universalists' commitment to Reproductive Justice. This anti-choice decision by the Supreme Court infringes on our deeply held religious beliefs. Access to abortion and the right to choose is an issue of gender equality, bodily autonomy, and religious liberty, all of which are long held Unitarian Universalist religious teachings. The decision to limit this basic human right means that this fight will shift to state legislatures across the country. Guided by our moral values, we are prepared to be a part of that ongoing struggle and continue to show up for Reproductive Justice in all aspects of public life.”You can find more of her statement online at UUA.org, or on the First Universalist Facebook and Twitter pages.