Side with Love is the Organizing Strategy Team of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). It has four intersectional justice priorities: Climate Justice, Democracy and Electoral Justice, Decriminalization, and LGBTQIA+ and Gender Justice.

Please join us Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 12noon, either in the Sanctuary or on the Zoom worship link. 

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Rev. Michelle Yates, with the support of our Faith In Action Council (FIAC), will present and facilitate Q&A. We look forward to hearing about what tools and resources interest you, and to connect folks with similar interests.

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If you need childcare to attend, please contact Rev. Michelle at edu@uuroc.org.

Our June Social Justice Plate Offering is designated for DRUMM.

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DRUUMM is the oldest and largest Unitarian Universalist People of Color ministry and anti-racist community organization based in North America. They are an integrated auxiliary organization affiliated with the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) and operate as a 501(c)3 as defined by the United States IRS. They are supported by DRUUMM Members — individuals who self-identify as People of Color and affirm our Unitarian Universalist mission and values. ​

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DRUUMM is short for Diverse & Revolutionary Unitarian Universalist Multicultural Ministries. DRUUMM is a grassroots, membership-led Unitarian Universalist (UU) Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) anti-racist/anti-oppressive ministry based in the United States of America. Our members from around the world democratically elect our leadership, known as the Steering Committee, serve in official capacities, and help lead our programs.

Please contribute as generously as you can to support this important work. For more info, visit their website https://druumm.org/.​

First Universalist Men's Group meeting, all who identify as he/him or they/him are invited! We shall meet from 10am to noon in the Clara Barton Lounge at First Universalist. We hope to see you there!

Our monthly food ingathering for the Community Food Cupboard! Low-sodium non-perishable food, toiletries, paper products, and cash are always needed and deeply appreciated!

The church picnic will be held on Sunday, June 15, 1-4pm at the Longhouse Shelter in Seneca Park (it is accessible, with bathrooms nearby).

A map will be posted in church. Bring a dish to pass with a list of ingredients (note: please don’t bring nuts or make any dishes containing nuts).

Contact Karl Abbott for directions if needed.

Please note that this will be the last year Karl will be organizing this. 

Want to organize future church picnics? Contact Karl, he is happy to assist new organizing folks.

The Eastman Community Music School is proud to present free weekly concerts featuring artists from the Eastman School of Music and ECMS. Faculty and Student Performances from both schools offer an excellent opportunity to hear some of the best musicians that Rochester has to offer and all performances are absolutely free!

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Concerts begin around 12:15pm, and run until 12:45 to 1pm. We hope to see you there!

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More to come as they are announced!

Let’s take time to reminisce and share memories of the last seven years at First Universalist. What has happened?  Where have we been? And Rev. Lane-Mairead for their last drop-in discussion with this church community, they will also share some brief thoughts on the future of this church and churches in general. All are welcome! ​​

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​Drop-in Discussions meet via Zoom Tuesday nights from 6:30-7:30pm.

On Monday, June 23, 2025 join us from 6 to 8pm in the Clara Barton lounge. Those who can are invited to bring something for a potluck. We will have a sheet pizza, salad, and vegan soup at least. We will provide different levels of games. You are welcome to bring a game or craft to share. 

RSVP to Rev. Michelle at edu@uuroc.org, or come if you can, just as you are.