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October 8, 2023

10:30am Sunday Service: The Paradox of Toleration: Who is Out and Who is In?

Who belongs together in church? In a community? In a country? How can we be pluralists who welcome diversity and honor freedom, while protecting the safety and flourishing of all?


Speaker: Rev. AJ van Tine


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.

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Upcoming Events &
Additional Announcements

Tuesday, October 3 | Drop-In Discussion:

Rochester Housing Authority

An overview of RHA’s purpose and functions, how the agency responds to needs, and how they fit into current priorities recently promoted by the Mayor’s office. Perhaps we will touch on the intersection of racism, poverty and housing, as our church’s social justice focus is “Housing for All.” Melissa Berrien, Family Self Sufficiency Supervisor presents. 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!


Sunday, October 8 | Food Ingathering

Our monthly food ingathering for the Community Food Cupboard of Rochester at Nester Street is happening at our service on October 8! Low-sodium non-perishable food, toiletries, paper products, and cash are always needed!


Sunday, October 8 | Book Group: “How Dare The Sun Rise”

Our book group selection for October is “How Dare The Sun Rise” by Sandra Uwiringiyimana. The Book Group will meet at noon in the Chalice Room. We should be able to have a lively discussion about this novel so please consider joining us. We love piquing interest and hope to see you there. Questions? Contact bookgroup@uuroc.org.


Remembrance Sunday: Name Deadline 10/24/23

First Universalist's annual Remembrance Sunday, honoring all who have died in our lives, will be October 29. This service will feature a litany of remembrance. To have the name of your loved one who has passed in the last year included in the litany, please email it to music@uuroc.org by Tuesday, October 24. If attending in-person, plan to bring a picture or a memento of a loved one for a collective grieving altar built together in the Sanctuary.


Small Group Ministry: Opportunities for Connection

Longing for deeper connection in our church community? Our Small Group Ministry (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 by clicking on the "Connect" tab, then "Small Group Ministry". Or email Rev. Michelle at SGM@uuroc.org.

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. Margaret Weis,

Sabbatical Minister

sabminister@uuroc.org




Rev. Michelle Yates,

Minister of Life Span Faith Development

edu@uuroc.org

(585) 310-2484

(Off Summer Until 8/27/23)




Dr. Brock Tjosvold,

Director of Music

music@uuroc.org




Emma Barry,

Office Manager

office@uuroc.org

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