What's Happening at First Universalist Church
Find out what's going on and join us for one of our upcoming events.
Weather, Emergency, and other Updates on this week's service will be posted here:
5/27/26 Press Release
Please note: Staff are advised to work from home if possible when temperatures exceed 85°.
They will be available via phone/email on those days.
Upcoming Services
Sunday Service:
Holding Hope
8/9/26 at 10:30am
In a time when despair seems easy or rage feels useful, can we make a case for hope? What are the ways that we hold hope for one another?
Speaker(s): Rev. Eileen Casey-Campbell
This will be a hybrid service, with the in-person portion being held in the sanctuary of First Universalist, and the virtual portion being held on Zoom.
Other Upcoming Events
August 9, 2026
LGBTQIA+ Social Action Circle Meeting
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!
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!
Talk to Willow, or a committee member, if you want to help!
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85214334476?pwd=Kpx5oUaiCItabp0rO4HlYyhqaQasq7.1
August 16, 2026
Social Justice Plate Offering: Mockingbird Farms
Our August Social Justice Plate Offering is designated for Mockingbird Farms.
Please give what you can to support. Thank you! For more information, visit mockingbirdfarmny.com.
Fall 2026
Eastman at Washington Square - Fall 2026
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!
Concerts begin around 12:15pm, and run until 12:45 to 1pm. We hope to see you there!
Fall 2026 Concerts TBA in September or early October!
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August 28, 29, & 30, 2026
Annual Gathering of Men
Men of the Congregation: The annual UU Gathering of Men (also known as Mark's Gathering of Men) will be held August 28, 29, 30 at Camp Unirondack.
It is time for everyone who plans to attend to register online here: unirondack.org/marks-gathering-of-men. If you have questions or would like an endorsement, contact Tom Williams, Bill Elwell, Michael Scott, or Alex Pita. All men welcome however you identify!
TBA
LGBTQIA+ Connection Circle!
UU connection circles are small-group events that provide members with a space to share personal experiences and express deeper connections than are possible in more casual social environments.
The LGBTQIA+ Connection will be held from 6-8pm in the Chalice Room (#23) circle focuses on allowing queer individuals of all kinds to discuss how their sexual and gender identities affect their navigation of the world.
For more information, talk to Willow or Rev. Michelle.
August 11, 2026
Drop-In Discussion: Trusting in the Power of Love
Tonight we’ll watch Rev. Eileen Casey-Campbell’s sermon from February 8, 2026. Here’s what Rev. Eileen wrote about this topic: “In times like these, it can feel like love doesn't have a chance. Are we hopelessly naive to say we're not giving up on love?” John Lukes will moderate our discussion. All are welcome.
Drop-in Discussions meet via Zoom Tuesday nights from 6:30-7:30pm.
September 1, 2026
Fellowship Club
We invite you all to 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, 12-1:30pm in the Library/ Clara Barton Lounge.