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What's Happening at First Universalist
Find out what's going on and join us for one of our upcoming events.
Weather & Emergency Updates on this week's service will be posted here:
Upcoming Services
Sunday Service:
My Empathy is Out of Network
6/22/25 at 10:30am
The killing of a health care CEO has elicited a lot of surprising reactions from justice-oriented people. People who would normally decry murder seem to be justifying it in certain cases. Are there lessons to be drawn from this situation?​
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Speaker: Peter House
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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
June 17, 2025
Drop-In Discussion: The Happy Atheist
As with agnostics, western society has looked upon atheists and naturalists as discredited individuals who attempt to understand this world without invoking God or the gods. We'll review the different ways that four philosophers made their arguments for atheism without resorting to a religious foundation. But were they happy? Let’s discuss with Daniel Chadwick. ​​​​
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​Drop-in Discussions meet via Zoom Tuesday nights from 6:30-7:30pm.
June 23, 2025
Game Night & Potluck!
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.
July 13, 2025
July Social Justice Plate Offering: 490 Farmers
Our July Social Justice Plate Offering is designated for 490 Farmers.
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490 Farmers seeks to learn alongside Rochester residents and youth to build community, hold land in common, and foster food sovereignty through urban agriculture. Guided by principles of mutual aid, they aim to steward a space where all feel welcome and integral to this mission, pushing our city toward a more resilient and equitable future.
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The 490 Farm
Located at the corner of Broadway & Meigs St. across from the Baber AME Church (550 Meigs St., Rochester, NY, 14607), they are the first community garden on state owned land in New York, and the second largest in the city of Rochester (after Lexington Community Farm).
Please contribute as generously as you can to support this important work. For more info, visit their website 490farmers.org/.​
Spring 2025
Eastman at Washington Square - Fall 2025
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!