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!
Sunday, July 10 | Food Ingathering!
Food ingathering is scheduled for this Sunday, July 10, for the Community Food Cupboard of Rochester at Nester Street at our in- person service, YAY! Low-sodium non-perishable food, toiletries, paper products, and cash are needed!
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.
July 16 | Rochester PRIDE Parade sign-up!
The Rochester Pride Parade, to be held July 16, is back after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic! This year marks 50 years since the first LGBTQ+ event was held in Rochester. The present Supreme Court makes this event even more important! We are registered as “
Unitarian Universalist Churches”. You can sign up at
PRIDE@uuroc.org to march OR sit with a newly formed “Lawn Chair Contingent” to cheer on the 16 marchers we have so far. Details for times/parking for marchers and lawn chair folks will be sent to all those who sign up.
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 a celebration for guests and graduates on 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.
