NEWS IN THE PEWS
October 11, 2026
FALL BIBLE STUDY & DISCUSSION GROUP begins today and will meet each Sunday at 11:15 A.M. in the Snow Room. Our theme will be “Recovering the Forgotten Women of the Bible.” All are welcome.
STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY: Stewardship Sunday is Oct 25. Stewardship letters and pledge cards were mailed last week. if you didn't receive yours, please see Steve Smith or Brad Bowersox. You can also email Vicki for a replacement card.
OFFICE HOURS THIS WEEK: Vicki will be out of the office October 12,13, and 15.
EPISTLE DEADLINE: The Epistle deadline is this Thursday, October 15th.
TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY: We will be recognizing and celebrating Pastor Greg's ten years of dedicated service to our church during the worship service and fellowship time on Sunday, October 18.
SALEM NUTRITION CENTER volunteers are needed to make sandwiches and pack snacks that are given to guests. If you are able to volunteer on Tuesday, October 13th from 9:30 AM -1 PM, please contact Dee Jackson at 585-354-1872 or doctorj49@gmail.com. Dee can provide a ride for volunteers. If you would like to drive to SNC yourself, the address is 60 Bittner St., Rochester, NY 14604. The entrance is in the back of Salem UCC.
TRUNK OR TREAT: Mark your calendars! Sunday, October 25th at 4:00 P.M. is our 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat event. We’re looking for families who would like to participate! Decorate your trunk, bring lots of candy, and help us make this a fun and safe Halloween evening for the kids! Please email Crista Deniz at cristadeniz4@yahoo.com if you will be participating or sign-up on the Trunk or Treat Sign-Up List posted on the rolling board in the Fellowship Hall NO LATER THAN Sunday, October 18th.
ART SHOW: A Pittsford student organized an art show benefitting Habitat for Humanity/Family Promise, through the sale of artwork created by Pittsford students and faculty. Last year’s AP Art students created art specifically for this show. The Opening Reception will be Oct 17, 4-8pm at Railroad Street Arts Gallery in Fairport. The show is up till October 24. Hope you can make it! - Beth Quattrociocchi
CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE: Please join us for a Celebration of Life for John Henry Jay on Saturday, October 17th 3 - 7 pm, Finn Park, Liberty Lodge, 850 Maple Drive, Webster, NY. There will be a short Memorial Service for John at 3:15 pm given by Pastor Greg with music by Heather Watras. Food and drinks will be provided. Looking forward to celebrating John's wonderful life with all his family and friends!
FIRST CHURCH BOOK CLUB will meet on Monday, October 26 at 1:00 pm. We will be discussing the book, Theo of Golden by Allen Levi. All are welcome Any questions contact Irene Utter 585 425 7408 or iutter@rochester.rr.com
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 Felicia Johansen for lighting the steeple through October in memory of Patrick Andrews.
THIS WEEK IN THE CHURCH
Tuesday:
6:30 PM Troop 207 Court of Awards (FH & Sanctuary)
Wednesday:
7:00 PM Worship Ministries (SR)
7:00 PM Boy Scout Committee (UFH)
Thursday:
7:00 PM New Life AA (SR)
Epistle Deadline
Rev. Gregory J. Rupright, Pastor
Rev. Dr. John N. Cedarleaf, Pastor Emeritus
Beatrice Benedict, Organist Emeritus
Payton Dziekan, Director of Music
Amanda von Rathonyi, 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
