Love is the doctrine of this church.
The quest for truth is its sacrament
and service is its prayer.
To dwell together in peace;
to seek knowledge in freedom;
to serve humanity in fellowship;
to the end that all souls shall grow into harmony
with the source and meaning of life;
thus do we covenant with each other and with All.

Everyone is welcome at First Universalist Church of Rochester. Please join us for our Sunday Services and Drop-In Discussions.

Sunday, January 1
10:30 Service: Starting the New Year Gently
Traditional New Year’s resolutions have a way of focusing attention on the things that are “wrong” with our lives, and how they might be “fixed”.  Imagine, instead, that we could focus our attention on what’s right, and how to make it richer or deeper.  Please give some thought to what you do well, and would like to have more of in your life.  Bring that thought with you to church, and consider sharing it with others. Feel free, as well, to bring a poem or reading to share, or a favorite hymn to request (advance notice welcome, but not required).  Led by worship associate Michael Scott.  Music by Howard Spindler.

Sunday, January 8
10:30 Service: Janus
According to the ancient Romans, Janus was the god of beginnings and transitions.  He was typically depicted with two faces, able to see both the future and the past.  Today’s service will include a ritual farewell to Sally Hamlin as we look together at the past and toward the future.  Rev. Martha Munson.   (And there will be a reception for Sally following the service, hosted by the Caring Committee.)
9:15 am: Drop-In Discussion.

Sunday, January 15
10:30 Service: Had He Lived
If Martin Luther King were alive today, what might he be saying and preaching?  A service for the weekend which marks his birth. Rev. Martha Munson
9:15 am: Drop-In Discussion.

Sunday, January 22
10:30 Service: TBD
Santosha Kuykendall will share with us on this day.
9:15 am: Drop-In Discussion.

Sunday, January 29
10:30 Service: To Take Up Space
What does it mean to “occupy” something?  What might it mean to occupy Wall Street, or Washington Square Park, or a pew at First Universalist?  Rev. Martha Munson
9:15 am: Drop-In Discussion.