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Tuesday, Feb. 28 | Drop-In Discussion: Open Topic
Join us and see where the conversation goes! 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, March 2 | Eastman at Washington Square: Inspiring Violin
Eastman at Washington Square Concerts take place on Thursdays at 12:15 to 12:45pm in our sanctuary. Mar. 2 is "Inspiring Violin". Come hear a virtuoso recital featuring violinists from the studio of Eastman professor Renée Jolles. Admission is free!
Saturday & Sunday, March 4 & 5 | Rochester Model Railroad Club: Open House!
The RMRRC is celebrating its 84th Anniversary with their annual Open House on March 4 and 5. The hours are Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 1-5pm. Admission is $5 (Ages 12 & under FREE with an adult). We are located in the basement of the First Universalist Church. Sadly, our layout room is not handicap accessible. Members of First Universalist are welcomed to visit free of charge following Sunday morning services.
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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