NEWS IN THE PEWS
May 17, 2026
EPISTLE DEADLINE: The deadline for the next Epistle Newsletter is this Thursday, May 21st.
THE ANNUAL PROGRAM MEETING will be held on June 14th immediately following the 10:00 A.M. Worship Service. All board and committee reports and roster updates are due to Vicki Sherry no later than Monday, June 1st. Reports should be emailed to Vicki at vsherry.ucc@gmail.com.
KNITTING CIRCLE has ended for the season. We will begin again next fall. Thank you to all who knitted hats/ scarves for the Loop Food Pantry and Nurse/Family Partnership keeping babies warm and the children/adults feeling loved.
CHURCH FUND RAISER - CANAL DAYS PARKING (June 6 & 7): Canal Days is approaching quickly. The church needs your help parking cars during canal days on June 6 and 7. Each day has a 8:30am – 1:00pm and a 1:00pm – 5:30pm volunteer session. If you are able to help, please sign up via one of the following methods: (1) Rolling bulletin board in fellowship hall; (2) Send an email to Brian Sherry at blsny05@gmail.com; or (3) Leave a voice or text message at 585-233-1010. Please include name, day and volunteer session availability when sending information to Brian. Each time slot has a limited number of spots. Be sure to sign-up quickly to guarantee your preferred time slot. Pizza will be served for lunch and water will be available throughout the day. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions.
DISCUSSION GROUP: The After Easter Bible Study & Discussion Group will meet today at 11:15 A.M. in the Snow Room.
FIRST CHURCH BOOK CLUB will meet Monday, May 18th, at 1:00 p.m. to discuss James by Percival Everett. Any questions call Irene Utter 585-425-7408 or email iutter@rochester.rr.com. All are welcome.
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 Barb Roscoe for lighting the steeple through the month of May in memory of Bill Roscoe.
THIS WEEK IN THE CHURCH
Sunday:
11:15 AM Discussion Group
Monday:
1:00 PM Book Club
Tuesday:
7:00 PM Church Council
Wednesday:
10:00 AM BAMNS Graduation (Sanctuary)
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
Payton Dziekan, Director of Music
Vicki Sherry, Administrative Assistant
Christian Copyright Licensing International #2320160
Phone: 585-223-0224; Website: fairportucc.org
Office email: vsherry.ucc@gmail.com
