NEWS IN THE PEWS
September 20, 2026
MANDOLIN CONCERT: Enjoy the Rochester Mandolin Orchestra performing in our sanctuary Sunday, Sep 27 at 3:00pm. The concert is free but there will be a freewill offering taken for the group. Come listen & bring a friend!
CONFIRMATION: Our Confirmation session will start at 11:30 a.m. today, September 20th.
MISSIONS: Following the service on October 4 we will have a speaker in Fellowship Hall from Angels of Mercy. This is a new charity selected by the Missions committee. Their mission is educate, empower and protect women as they move forward on their healing journey. Mary Jo Gugino will speak about the organization and it's different missions.
BUCKS FOR BOOKS: During the month of September, the Board of Missions will collect money to purchase books for Andrew Langston Middle School, a Rochester City school. Please help foster a love of reading by donating bucks for books! Donations will be used to build a collection of books where middle school students can see themselves reflected in powerful stories while also learning about experiences and perspectives different from their own. There is a Bucks for Books Table display to receive donations in our Fellowship Hall. Thank you.
FIRST CHURCH BOOK CLUB will begin again on Monday, September 28th at 1:00 pm. We will be discussing the book, The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. All are welcome Any questions contact Irene Utter 585 425 7408 or iutter@rochester.rr.com
THE PASTORAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE will meet at 11:15 A.M. in the Snow Room on September 20th following the Sunday Service. The Pastoral Relations Committee supports the concerns of both the congregation and our pastor. If you have any concerns, please contact any of the members: Crista Deniz, Brad Bowersox, Karl Cedarleaf, Pastor Greg Rupright, or Jean Whitney.
SAVE THE POP TABS: Help Rochester Ronald McDonald House. Place them in the jug in Fellowship Hall.
IN-PERSON WORSHIP: The bulletin can be accessed via the QR code on your mobile phone or tablet. Prayer requests must be emailed to Pastor Greg at revgregrup.ucc@gmail.com by 8:00am on Sunday with the subject line Joy or Prayer Concern. You can view the Virtual Worship Service on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/First-Congregational-United-Church-of-Christ-Fairport-NY-174043249305098/. An audio Worship Service will be uploaded to our church’s website each week, usually on Monday.
PERINTON FOOD SHELF current list of most needed items can be found on their website at https://perintonfoodshelf.org/#needed. SMALL SIZES ARE PREFERRED.
LIGHT THE NIGHT: Thank you to Meg Lizzio for “lighting the night” in September in memory of John Lizzio.
THIS WEEK IN THE CHURCH
Sunday:
11:30 AM Confirmation Session
Monday:
VS Out of the Office
Thursday:
7:00 PM New Life AA (SR)
Rev. Gregory J. Rupright, Pastor
Rev. Dr. John N. Cedarleaf, Pastor Emeritus
Beatrice Benedict, Organist Emeritus
Payton Dziekan, Director of Music
Amanda von Rathonhi, Pianist and Organist
Vicki Sherry, Administrative Assistant
Christian Copyright Licensing International #2320160
Phone: 585-223-0224; Website: fairportucc.org
Office email: vsherry.ucc@gmail.com
