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February 19, 2023

10:30am Sunday Service: Preparing to Let Boundaries Go

As Christians in our community look ahead to Ash Wednesday, there is ever the reminder, "From dust you came and to dust you shall return." The dissolving of boundaries is a core aspect of living a spiritually grounded life. And when we are reminded of the thinness of the veil between death and life, let's explore the boundaries that have to be released.


Speaker: Rev. Lane-Mairead Campbell


Masking in the First Universalist church building is now optional, please respect any distancing requests by fellow attendees. A mask-required section of the sanctuary is designated for those preferring to stay masked.

Worship Link
Connecting:

Via Zoom:

Via phone:
Dial 1-646-558-8656,
and enter the
Meeting ID: 131-764-422

Worship Service Video: 2/12/23

The Distance From Which I Can Love You and Love Myself at the Same Time

with Rev. Lane-Mairead Campbell

Upcoming Events &
Additional Announcements

Tuesday, Feb. 14 | Drop-In Discussion: Watch Your Language

A conversation about our own racism—how we laud the Native American nations that are preserving their language, but label other cultures as “uneducated”. Theo Munson and Beth Ares present. Drop-in Discussions meet via Zoom 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!


Feb. 15 to Mar. 15 | UU Theology Zoom Sessions

What is Unitarian Universalist theology and what is your theology as a UU? How does this connect to our covenant and values? Join us for five sessions on Zoom, Wednesdays, Feb. 15 to Mar. 15, 10:30am-12noon. To sign up, contact Rev. Michelle Yates at edu@uuroc.org.


Thursday, February 16 | Eastman at Washington Square: Piano Extravaganza I

Eastman at Washington Square Concerts take place on Thursdays at 12:15 to 12:45pm in our sanctuary. Feb 16 is "Something Old, Something New": Come hear the students from the studio of Professor Douglas Humpherys perform fabulous works for solo piano. Admission is free! 


Friday, Feb. 24 | Multigenerational Game and Craft Night (with food)!

Let's bring back the potluck and welcome our families with young children to just come and be fed from 6 to 8pm! We are inviting our youth to have "first pick" of games or crafts. Have a game to bring or craft to share? Please sign up at edu@uuroc.org.


Mar. 5 | In-Person Drop-In Discussion: Reparations: How might they work?

Many people favor reparations to African-Americans as compensation for the lingering effects of slavery and Jim Crow. But just how would they work? Phil Ebersole will present some info and lead a discussion in the Chalice Room at 9:15am on Sunday, March 5. If you have a topic you'd like discussed or, better still, would be willing to facilitate a discussion, please speak to Phil Ebersole.


Sunday, Mar. 19 | Bowl to Strike Out Homelessness!

Join us for an afternoon of bowling for Family Promise of Greater Rochester (FPGROC). The goal is to raise at least $300, enough to shelter a family for two weeks. To join go to this link and buy a ticket. When you register, please choose First Universalist as your team. Also, please let Chris DeGolyer know that you have joined. Not up for bowling? You can still donate here.


Small Group Ministry: Opportunities for Connection

Longing for deeper connection? Our SGM groups have openings and welcome you to join one that fits your schedule. Members covenant to share, listen, and build beloved community while exploring topics both thoughtful and light-hearted to achieve greater self-awareness and spiritual growth. Current groups meet in-person or virtually every other Monday or Thursday afternoons, or Wednesday evenings. Find the SGM description on our website (uuroc.org) or email Rev. Michelle at SGM@uuroc.org.


A Message from the Caring Committee

We are so grateful for the support of our beloved community. You have stepped up to give rides and offer food and comfort to our membership throughout the years. And we are always open to new volunteers. Please, consider becoming a member of the Caring Committee. Contact us at caring@uuroc.org!


MOCHA Needs Your Help!

No one has signed up for coffee hour on February 19. If no one is able to help, coffee hour will be canceled and Albert will be asked NOT to make coffee. Hospitality at First Universalist is a responsibility of all of us. Help us keep the coffee flowing …grab a friend and sign up today! Please contact mocha@uuroc.org, or sign up during coffee hour!


Need a COVID-19 test? 

Need a COVID-19 test or know someone else who does, 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!

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!

To submit an item for 'This Week' at First Universalist
please e-mail it to: office@uuroc.org 
(no later than noon on Wednesday of the week prior to publication)

Staff:



Rev. Lane-Mairead Campbell,

Minister

minister@uuroc.org




Rev. Michelle Yates,

Minister of Life Span Faith Development

edu@uuroc.org

(585) 310-2484




Dr. Brock Tjosvold,

Director of Music

music@uuroc.org




Emma Barry,

Office Manager

office@uuroc.org

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