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Tuesday, Feb. 21 | Drop-In Discussion: The Gadfly Movement
Unitarian Universalism has a growing movement of people challenging the ways the UUA is embracing anti-racism work and some of the changes the denomination is intentionally undertaking. Explore with Rev. Lane-Mairead some of the history, context, and challenges this group is bringing to Unitarian Universalism. 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!
Thursday, February 23 | Eastman at Washington Square: Piano Extravaganza II
Eastman at Washington Square Concerts take place on Thursdays at 12:15 to 12:45pm in our sanctuary. Feb 23 is "Piano Extravaganza II": A second installment of masterpieces for piano performed by students from the studio of Professor Douglas Humpherys. Admission is free!
Friday, Feb. 24 | Game and Craft Night (with potluck)!
Let's bring back the potluck at First Universalist, and warm up a winter evening with games, crafts and community! Families and youth to have "first pick" to start up games or crafts. Join us from 6 to 8pm. Bring an item for potluck and if you like, a game or craft to share. Please sign up at edu@uuroc.org.
Saturday, Feb. 25 | "Our Hope for Years to Come: Toward a Vision of Child Well-Being"
A presentation by Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, President and CEO of Children’s Defense Fund. This event will be held from 1-3pm at Spiritus Christi Church and is sponsored by the Spiritus Anti-Racism Coalition; tickets are $25 for General Admission; $100 includes reception with Dr. Starsky. For more info, contact fire@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.
Sunday, Apr. 2 | Dick Gilbert: Words, Wisdom, and Music
Join us at 2pm in the First Universalist sanctuary in honoring this great UU Minister who dwells among us! The concert will feature the words of Dick Gilbert, set to music and performed by our own Voices of the Spirit and other UUROC musicians. The concert is free, with a goodwill offering taken to benefit First Universalist. Light refreshments to follow. Don’t miss it!
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!
Coffee hour provides a wonderful opportunity to make connections. Will you help make it happen? 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!
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