NEWS IN THE PEWS
October 25, 2026
ATTENTION CHRISTMAS ELVES - Hillside Ornament Craft Day: Would you like to help assemble ornaments for the Hillside Special Santa project? Join us next Sunday, Nov. 1. We will meet during coffee hour in Fellowship Hall right after the Worship Service. All you need is a glue gun. We will have a few extra glue guns, but if you have one, please bring a glue gun (and glue) to make sure we have enough for all our volunteer crafters. You can also select your gift tag for the Hillside Special Santa Tree on November 1.
AED/CPR training: There is an AED/CPR training session scheduled for Thursday, November 12th from 6:00 - 9:30 pm in Upper Fellowship Hall. The class size is limited to 12, however, if there is enough interest, we can schedule a double session and will bring in a second instructor. Please indicate on the signup sheet on the bulletin board, whether you need certification after the class. The cost of the class is $20 for Friends & Family or $65 if you need certification. The class is exactly the same. If you have any questions, see Joe Charles, Jenny Strong or Crista Deniz.
FALL BIBLE STUDY & DISCUSSION GROUP will meet today at 11:15 A.M. in the Snow Room. Our theme will be “Recovering the Forgotten Women of the Bible.” All are welcome.
A SERVICE FOR HEALING & WHOLENESS will be held today at 11:15 A.M. in the Snow Room
STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY: Today is Stewardship Sunday. 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 to have a replacement card mailed to you.
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. Our book for November is The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams. 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
Sunday:
11:15 AM Service for Healing and Wholeness
4:00 PM Trunk or Treat
Wednesday:
9:15 AM BAMNS Halloween Parade (Sanctuary)
Thursday:
9:15 AM BAMNS Halloween Parade (Sanctuary)
7:00 PM New Life AA (SR)
Friday:
9:15 AM BAMNS Halloween Parade (Sanctuary)
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
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Phone: 585-223-0224; Website: fairportucc.org
Office email: vsherry.ucc@gmail.com
