First Universalist Church of Rochester

RENTAL

2009-09-25T17:36:47Z

The First Universalist Church of Rochester is pleased to make its building available to individuals and community organizations for meetings and celebrations. Our historic building is a warm, inviting place to hold meetings, conferences, seminars, banquets, weddings, same-sex commitment ceremonies, wedding vow renewals, memorial services, parties, and other events; and is fully wheelchair accessible. Because the [...]

ANNOUNCEMENTS

2012-05-16T17:29:49Z

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MAY 20, 2012: NEXT SERVICE: Sunday, May 27: A Service for Memorial Day Join Rev. Martha Munson and Worship Associate Verdis Robinson for this service. NEXT DROP-IN DISCUSSION: Sunday, May 27: Open forum discussion or to be announced. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Kids ages four and older join us every week in the sanctuary [...]

Find out what we mean to each other … and the world

2008-12-03T15:05:19Z

December 2008 As I write this, the first snowy blanket of the winter has arrived in Rochester, and the morning ride to church was so bright and lovely. I cannot help but feel happy when I see the fresh white cold cover arrive, even though I know that its presence signals the end to warm [...]

Listen for the voice within that calls us into the full interaction with life

2008-12-03T14:16:09Z

November 2008 Dear Ones, As I ponder what it is I want to write to you this month, I am thinking about how much you have taught me already. In just a short time, I have learned so much about this community and how much you love this congregation. It shows in all the ways [...]

Unitarian Universalist National and District News

2009-03-25T16:51:34Z

Universalist Unitarian Association (UUA) news can be found here. Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) news can be found here. UUWorld, the magazine of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations, can be found here. National organization of Young Religious Unitarian Universalists (YRUU) news can be found here. New York State Convention of Universalists (NYSCU) news can [...]

Monthly Newsletter

2012-02-28T15:00:39Z

March 2012 Our Outlook February 2012 Our Outlook January 2012 Our Outlook December 2011 Our Outlook November 2011 Our Outlook

November 30, 2008 – Celebrations – What they say about us

2008-10-18T02:01:51Z

If you just look around our region, there are lots of celebrations. There are harvest festivals, spring festivals, winter festivals, celebrations of music, culture, art, food and neighborhoods. Around the country, people celebrate history, the black-backed gull, the paddlefish and other regional delights. What do these sometimes zany celebrations tell the world about those who [...]

November 27, 2008 – Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

2008-11-04T18:08:34Z

This year’s Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be held at 11 a.m. at First Unitarian Church, 220 Winton Road South, Rochester, NY. Rabbi Matthew Fields of Temple Beth-El will be preaching.

November 23, 2008 – A Feast of Gratitude

2008-11-04T17:34:45Z

Join us for our Intergenerational Thanksgiving service, and share your thoughts on giving and gratitude. Feast on one another’s thoughts, words and offerings! Pick up your own Guest At Our Table box today. Please bring a fruit or vegetable to place in the cornucopia arrangement on the harvest table in the front of our sanctuary. [...]

This Week, This Month at 1st Universalist – Nov. 24, 2008

2008-11-25T02:03:40Z

We hope you’ll join us in these newly-listed activities and check previous This Week, This Month announcements for additional upcoming events. Some are educational, some are purely social and some are both. Inter-generational activities include children of all ages, while other activities are for adults only. Check the details to see if childcare is provided. [...]

Weekly Drop-In Discussions

2012-05-01T13:14:24Z

Drop-in discussions are held each Sunday at 9:15 a.m. in the adult lounge on the second floor of our church. Sometimes our discussions are based on certain books or articles, but you don’t have to read anything or do any advance preparation to participate. Just drop in. People of all viewpoints are welcome to make [...]

November 16, 2008 – Dragged Kicking and Screaming into Heaven

2008-11-21T05:24:59Z

the Rev. Mark D. Morrison-Reed speaking The Apostle Paul experienced his conversion on the road to Damascus, mine came after arriving late in Buffalo, N.Y. Conversion: a definitive, sometimes overpowering, moment that brings you to embrace a religious faith. What does ‘conversion’ bring to your mind? Does it seem as out of place in a [...]

This Week, This Month at 1st Universalist – Nov. 18, 2008

2008-11-18T14:29:47Z

Outside 1st Universalist – Nov. 18, 2008

2008-11-18T13:48:05Z

Here are some events and activities you might like to put on your calendar. See our previous Outside 1st Universalist announcements for other upcoming events. Thursday November 21, 2008 — Discussion Course at the UU of Canandaigua Church: Healthy Children – Healthy Planet The Unitarian Universalist Church of Canandaigua will be offering a new discussion [...]

November 9, 2008 – What a World!

2008-10-17T01:12:24Z

Well, the election’s over. What can we say? Well, as we go to press, we can’t really say much, because we don’t know yet what to expect? Come to worship together on this Sunday when being with one another means so much. -with Reverend Sally Hamlin and Worship Associate David Messner

This Week, This Month at 1st Universalist – Nov. 12, 2008

2008-11-12T22:11:20Z

Greetings from the Ministry of Mirth and Merriment. The surveys are in and tallied. Our thanks to the 41 of you who gave us information. Here are the activities which had the most interest: Pot lucks of all kinds dessert/dialog sessions movies small group dinners going to baseball games game nights card parties GEVA a [...]