Join Rev. Eileen on four Mondays in June for a deeper dive into stories of creation from religious texts around the world. We'll explore these stories and ask: What makes a creation story? How do sacred scriptures inform our understanding of creation/creativity? What are our modern creation mythologies? We'll meet via Zoom on 6/1, 6/8, 6/22, and 6/29 from 6:30-8:00 pm. Please sign up in advance to participate at tinyurl.com/5fbztmu9.

From sexual orientation to gender identity, from pronouns to assigned sex, from toxic masculinity to gender roles, there is a lot of new terminology and public debate about the question, "Who am I?".

 

We will give a brief primer, watch a short comedy video debating the sexuality of kitchen utensils, and discuss what it means to live authentically in our current times. Justin Wilson will lead the discussion.

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​In-Person Drop-in Discussions meet at 9:15am in the Chalice Room, and will continue on the first Sunday of the month. All are welcome!

The LGBTQIA+ Social Action Circle is having its meeting once again!

Both queer and ally individuals alike are invited to attend our meeting, as we plan on collaborating to make our congregation and Rochester even more fabulous!

Since we heard the EcoJustice committee has something going on during coffee hour after services, we pushed our meeting back to noon to give everyone time to check that out first. 

Talk to Willow, or a committee member, if you want to help!

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Feel free to grab a snack from the coffee hour and head upstairs to the Gratitude Room (22)  after service at noon! We hope to see you there!

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Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85214334476?pwd=Kpx5oUaiCItabp0rO4HlYyhqaQasq7.1

Looking to have deeper conversations about our faith? Want to connect with other congregants about spirituality? Or maybe you want to discuss the sermons and seasonal themes in more depth?

Every third Sunday at noon (following church service), join us in the Chalice Room (2nd floor) for this new open group series on dedicated spiritual topics and themes.

Open to all, attend when you can!

Our June Social Justice Plate Offering is designated for R Community Bikes, Inc.

​R Community Bikes is a 501(c)3 charitable corporation organized to collect, repair, and distribute bicycles, and to offer bike education, free of charge, to children and adults in Rochester, New York, improving lives one bike at a time. They give away over 2,000 bicycles, and complete over 3,000 repairs, every year, for our clients, many of whom depend on bicycles as their main source of transportation. In addition, they supply bicycles or repair services to dozens of community organizations, including church groups, youth centers, and neighborhood associations.​

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Please contribute to support this important work. For more info, visit rcommunitybikes.net.

We invite you all to our newest gathering: Fellowship Club. 

No need to RSVP. No expectation to show up every time. No pressure to explain if you are late or leave early. You are always welcome. Come as you are. There is a place for you here.

Coffee will be provided, but feel free to bring other snacks or refreshments you would like. Show up, socialize, get to know one another, play a board game - or don't! You'll still be welcome next month. We hope to see you there: First Tuesdays, 12PM-1:30pm in the Library/ Clara Barton Lounge.

Kick off our Pride Weekend on Friday, July 17, starting at 6:30pm! 

In our Clara Barton Lounge, celebrate your authentic self and save clothing from the landfill in our clothing swap. Drop off clothes in advance or bring them to donate and share with others. Pick out clothes, try them on, and taken them home. 

In our parking lot, join us to decorate our Pride Parade float!

March with us in the parade on Saturday, July 18, starting at 11am (more details to come). Want to help out? Let Justin or Willow know!

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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Fall 2026 Concerts TBA in September or early October!

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Rev. Eileen would like for us to ask whatever questions we've got at the end of the church year about the state of the congregation, the plans for the upcoming year, and what we're dreaming of doing together going forward.  All are welcome!​

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

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!

Our July Social Justice Plate Offering is designated for Recovery All Ways.

​RAW is a peer-led, community-centered organization rooted in dignity, harm reduction,
and real support. Based here in Rochester, New York, they support people impacted by
substance use, mental health challenges, homelessness, and the many barriers that come with
trying to survive in systems that were not built with everyone in mind. Please give generously to
assist this vital effort in our community.​

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Please contribute to support this important work. For more info, visit recoveryallways.org.