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Dinner at the November 2nd Dinner/Auction party. For more pictures go to Home page, press Photos then find Nov 2nd Party. Pictures by Joe C
Auction at the November 2nd Dinner/Auction party. For more pictures go to Home page, press Photos then find Nov 2nd Party. Pictures by Joe C.
.Hymnal Dedication Sunday - October 13, 2019
Woman's Circles view a presentation by Town Historian Bill Poray about the Dean family who used to belong to our church - 10/19
Blessing of the animals - October 2019
Dogs and owners at the Blessing of the Animals - October 2019
Assistant Pastor Katrina giving the Message for the young at heart -September 2019
For more pictures of this event see this website's Photos or our Church's Facebook page.
The young at heart singing: If you're happy and you know it clap your hands!
The young at heart singing: If you're happy and you know it clap your hands!
Welcome Back Sunday Picnic. For more Pictures see this website's albums or our church's Facebook page.
Welcome Back Sunday Picnic. For more Pictures see this website's albums or our church's Facebook page.
Flowers for our Organist on her birthday - September 2019
Assistant Pastor Katrina giving the Message for the young at heart -September 2019
Pastor Greg with his message for the young at heart - August 2019
A quartet formed from the choir sings during the church service - August 2019
A cake welcoming Assistant Pastor Katrina on Hawaiian shirt day - August 2019
A trumpet solo during the church service - July 2019
A flute solo during the church service - July 2019
A soloist singing during the church service - July 2019
Three scouts leading Pledge of Allegience during church's 4th of July service
One of the children reading at the lecturn during the church service - June 2019
A soloist singing during the church service - June 2019
A Baptism of two adults during the church service - June 2019
Family and friends of two adults who were Baptised - June 2019
Choir Director performing a solo during church service - June 2019
Two graduating High School seniors being honored in church - June 2019
Graduating daughter and her family - June 2019
Student receiving her Bible with her family and Grandfather(retired Pastor of our Church) - June 2019
Bible Presentation - June 2019
Lighting candles on the birthday cake for the church - Pentecost 2019
Waiting to blow out candles of the Church's Birthday cake - Pentecost 2019
Acknowledging people and their hard work for the church - June 2019
Message for the young at heart - June 2019
Soloist during anthem -June 2019
Sunday School class with teacher - June 2019
Childrens Message Easter Sunday: The whole eggs were colored and dressed differently, (continued on next slide)
Easter Sunday Childrens message(continued from last slide):The eggs were cracked open and they all looked the same on the inside,
Children's Message - March 2019
Noise makers during the Message for theYoung at Heart
Saxophone Music with the Choir Anthem
Making fishing licenses in Sunday School. Jesus was making deciples "fishers of men"
Message for the young at heart: Genesis 45 (Joseph) - February 2019
Scout Sunday - Feb, 2019
A couple in our church celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary - January 2019
Pastor Greg talking about the Manger Scene during Childrens message - December 2018
Manger Scene - Christmas 2018
Christmas Eve Service - 2018
Intergenerational Message - January 2019
Pastor Greg with the new head of Christian Education - November 2018
Blessing of the Animals - October 2018
Choir director singing a solo during the church service
Our church is a part of RAIHN-- Rochester Area Interfaith Hospitality Network
Taking food baskets to our neighbors
Serving at the Salem Nutrition Center
Nursery care
Welcome to the website of First Congregational United Church of Christ. We invite you to walk with us as we deepen our faith through worship, fellowship, outreach, music, study and more.
We are a community of faith centered in Jesus Christ which seeks to be faithful as a continuation of his life on earth. While our roots are deep, we seek ever new ways to be the people of Christ here and now.
Together we are the Church. Come, grow in Christ with us.
Upcoming Services, Events & Opportunities to Serve
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8th - 9:30 AM - SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT. The Message, "For Our Encouragement," will focus on Romans 15:4-13. The Bible introduces us and initiates us into a whole new world, not necessarily the world as we have it, but the world that God is bringing into being. In our struggles to be faithful, to make our way in an often difficult world, we are encouraged by scripture. Our eyes are opened to what God is doing in us and in our world. Scripture is our constant teacher and companion in all our attempts to be faithful followers of the Way of Jesus Christ. There will be a Children's Message. The Chancel Choir will sing the anthem, "An Advent Prayer" by Allen Pote. COME WORSHIP WITH US AS WE PREPARE TO CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF OUR SAVIOR, JESUS THE CHRIST. ALL ARE WELCOME!
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8th - 11:00 AM - BIBLE STUDY IN THE SNOW ROOM. We will be discussing Dr. Thom Rainer's Autopsy of a Deceased Church: 12 Ways to Keep Yours Alive. ALL ARE WELCOME!
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8TH - 5:00 PM - "THE GRUMPY SHEPHERD" PLAY IN THE SANCTUARY FOLLOWED BY THE ADVENT DINNER IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11th - 11:00 AM - BIBLE STUDY IN THE SNOW ROOM. We will be discussing Dr. Thom Rainer's Autopsy of a Deceased Church: 12 Ways to Keep Yours Alive. ALL ARE WELCOME!
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12th AT 7:00 PM - GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT GROUP MEETS IN THE UPPER FELLOWSHIP HALL. GriefShare is a faith-based support group for those recovering from the loss of a loved one or friend. Topic: "Lessons of Grief: Part Two." ALL ARE WELCOME!
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13th - VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE RAIHN (Rochester Area Interfaith Hospitality Network) DINNER. RAIHN provides an evening meal and lodging for guests who are working or in the process of seeking a job while they await permanent housing. A 6:00 PM evening meal will be served at Mary Magdalene Church, 1008 Main St., East Rochester. If you are able to volunteer, please call 585-223-0224 or email Steve Smith at tanman@frontiernet.net. GET READY FOR CHRISTMAS BY SERVING OTHERS! ALL ARE WELCOME!
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15th AT 9:30 AM - SPECIAL CHORAL MUSIC PROGRAM, "Great Expectation" presented by the Chancel Choir accompanied by organ, piano, and violin. Ms. Heather Watras, Director of Music Ministries & Mrs. Beatrice Benedict, Organist & Pianist. Like a child awaiting Christmas Day, like a mother awaiting the birth of her child in a stable, like the world awaiting a Savior - there are so many people in our world expectantly waiting for change. Advent is the season of expectation. Every day we draw closer to Christmas, hopes rise and joy overflows. This Advent season, we hope you will count down the days of expectation with us, as we celebrate with music. ALL ARE WELCOME!
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21st AT 5:00 PM - "The Longest Night" - A SPECIAL BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE. There are so many reasons that people feel less than festive during the Christmas season -- the loss of a loved one or friend, depression, divorce, illness, stress, anxiety, or loneliness -- just to name a few. The Service will be mostly Bible readings and hymns that are on the somber side, but still celebrate the importance of Christmas to our faith. There will be a brief reception in the Fellowship Hall following the Service. ALL ARE WELCOME!
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24th AT 5:00 PM - CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY SERVICE. This is a casual Service for children & families. ALL ARE WELCOME!
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24TH AT 11:00 PM - CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE OF ESSONS & CAROLS WITH HOLY COMMUNION. ALL ARE WELCOME!
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25TH -- HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS DAY!
NO MATTER WHO YOU ARE, OR WHERE YOU ARE ON LIFE'S JOURNEY, YOU ARE WELCOME IN THIS UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST. GOD LOVES YOU, AND SO DO WE!
Fairport, New York 14450
- 9:00 - 3:30 Monday - Friday
NOTE: Pastor Greg Rupright's Office Hours are Tuesday-Friday from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
- Worship Service– 9:30 AM
- Sunday School (During Worship, September - May)– 9:40 AM to 10:30 AM
- Bertha Agor Memorial Nursery School (BAMNS)
- Genesee Valley Association - NY Conference UCC
- United Church of Christ
- New York Conference of the United Church of Christ
- Reach Mission Trips
- Perinton Congregations for Flower City Habitat for Humanity
- Madrigalia
- RAIHN
- Stop the Stigma ROC
- The Advent House
- Prison Ministries of Upstate NY
