What's Happening at First Universalist Church
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:
5/27/26 Press Release
Upcoming Services
Sunday Service:
Resisting Erasure
7/19/26 at 10:30am
Join all three Rochester and Finger Lakes UU Congregations at First Universalist, downtown, at 10:30am, for a special all-ages worship service to celebrate Pride!
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Speaker(s): Rev. Verdis LeVar Robinson (he/they)
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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
July 14, 2026
Drop-In Discussion:
A Fool’s Errand
Tonight we will watch the video of Rev. Eileen Casey-Campbell’s first sermon as our new minister delivered on August 24, 2025. Here’s what she said about this sermon: “A service on the beauty and gifts of embracing the persona of the holy fool. You are invited to step off the edge, into the unknown, like the tarot image of The Fool, to choose the spirit of my favorite holy fool Ms. Frizzle for this new ministry: take chances, make mistakes, and get messy.” John Lukes will moderate our discussion.​​
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​Drop-in Discussions meet via Zoom Tuesday nights from 6:30-7:30pm.
July 19, 2026
Monthly Open Connection Circle
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!
July 17, 2026
Gender Affirming Clothing Swap & Pride Parade Float Decoration!
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!
August 4, 2026
Fellowship Club
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.
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!
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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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July 19, 2026
Social Justice Plate Offering: Recovery All Ways (RAW)
Our July Social Justice Plate Offering is designated for Recovery All Ways.
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Please contribute to support this important work. For more info, visit recoveryallways.org.
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!
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Talk to Willow, or a committee member, if you want to help!
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Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85214334476?pwd=Kpx5oUaiCItabp0rO4HlYyhqaQasq7.1