The Board is considering the addition of a Trans Lives Are Sacred banner to join our Black Lives Matter banner on the front of our building.

Please join us via Zoom at 6:30pm for a listening session about this decision.

Our November Social Justice Plate Offering is designated for Rural and Migrant Ministry. 

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"We put our mission into action through five main program areas: Accompaniment (Standing With Others), Rural Academy of the People (Nurturing Leadership), Youth Empowerment, Immigrant Legal Rights Project, and Community Good Federal Credit Union (Financial Equity)."​

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Please contribute to support this important work. For more info, visit their website, ruralmigrantministry.org. 

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!

October 16

Chronicles Narrated on 6 Strings

Gerardo Miranda, classical guitar, will present a repertoire that spans a variety of elements of guitar and its history over the centuries.​​

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October 23

Fall in Love

Join us for a delightful afternoon of vocal romance presented by Cecile Saine and Friends, featuring Howard Spindler at the piano.

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October 30

Eastman Harmonie

Enjoy the harmonious sounds of the Eastman Harmonie, wind chamber ensemble comprised of selected Eastman students, as they perform music by Mozart and Berger.

November 6

Piano Extravaganza I

Immerse yourself in the world of piano music with a captivating performance featuring students from the studio of Professor Alan Chow.

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November 13

Early Music

Travel back in time to the enchanting world of early music. This concert is presented in conjunction with Rochester Early music festival.

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November 20

The Stories of Animals I

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of music and storytelling. Pianists Tony Cho, Soojin Kang, Irina Lupines, and Priscilla Yuen will perform Saint-Saens’ Carnival of Animals, narrated by Professor Kathryn Cowdrick.

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December 4

The Stories of Animals II

Embark on a journey through the enchanting world of Peter and the Wolf, presented by pianists Tony Chow and Soojin Kang, narrated by Professor Katherine Ciesinski.

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December 11

The Stories of Animals III

Join us for a heartwarming performance of the story of Babar, the little elephant, featuring Priscilla Yuen and Irina Lupines, narrated by Professor Sylvie Beaudette.

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December 18

Holiday Jazz

Get ready to be entertained by the soulful tunes of Bob Sneider and friends as they bring us the spirit of the holidays.

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!

Join us for an afternoon of community, conversation, and delicious plant-based dishes, from noon to 2:45pm.

Rochester Vegan Society suggests, for vegan potlucks, bringing enough to serve 8 people (if you can)  (RochesterVeg.org). 

List EVERY ingredient on a card, or recipe if you prefer, as our church always does for our gatherings. Some folks have specific food allergies or sensitivities, ie: gluten. On your Ingredient Card, IF yours is both "Vegan and GF", please be sure to write that on it.  Also, keep in mind, we are a peanut-free church.

Vegan means NO animal products, so NO: honey, dairy, milk, egg, butter, fish, gelatin, casein, whey, meat, chicken broth... If any ingredient came from an animal, then the dish is not vegan. 

A few vegan alternatives for some common foods, found in coolers at your grocer:

• *Vegenaise (for mayo)

• Earth Balance (butter)

• Violife or Daiya cheeze

• Tofutti (sour cream or cream cheeze) 

• Silk soymilk, oat milk

• Nutpods (creamer)

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Why vegan? The vegan diet is a great way to support the health of the planet and every animal on it. As more people embrace the vegan ethic, everyone needs to have tasty dishes in our repertoire to bring to potlucks such as this. 

Can’t/won’t cook? Bring carrot or celery sticks (be sure the dressing is Vegan). Or you could get something prepared from Red Fern, Natural Oasis, Hollycake House, Vegan Butcher, or other local vegan businesses.

Note: the marketing term "plant-based" does not guarantee it's vegan ... only that its base is plant; but then anything can be added to that!

Join us: schmooz, eat vegan, do good! All are welcome. Let's have fun.

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!

Co-founder of Recovery All Ways (RAW), Gary Harding shares how neighbors lifting neighbors is reshaping Rochester, one meal, one conversation, one act of care at a time. Gary will discuss their Sunday operations, cleanup and outreach, helping those battling substance use disorder, mental health issues, houselessness, and how RAW is volunteer-led and run. ​​

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

Holiday gift 'shopping' has never been more fun or easy!

Instead of shopping at the big box stores, shop homemade goods from your fellow congregants.

Step 1 - Make it:

Whether you knit it, carve it, print it, fold it, sew it, paint it, glue it, or a verb that hasn't been invented yet, bring it in! Starting Sunday, November 23, a table will be set up in the Clara Barton Lounge. Bring in your handmade crafts to donate by placing them on the designated table with a suggested donation value anytime between November 23 and December 21.

Step 2 - Shop it:

On Sundays starting November 30 through December 21, you can purchase any of the handmade items by making a thoughtful donation, which will be used to fund church social justice projects in the coming year.

Step 3 - Gift it:

Wrap your gifts and give them to those in your life who deserve something unique.

Are you interested in learning more about our faith?

Our minister, Rev. Eileen, and our Congregational Life Coordinator, Justin Wilson, will be leading a UU & You session after the service on Sunday 10/19/25 in the Chalice Room.

This brief discussion is designed for visitors or newcomers who are looking for a general introduction to help decide if First Universalist Church would be a good match for them.