First Rochester

Sunday Worship
2023-10-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-09-24 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Join us at 10 AM for worship. Children’s Programs including instruction and music following the Children’s Time in worship.

Volunteer Choir Rehearsal
2023-10-15 09:15 - 09:45, 2023-10-08 09:15 - 09:45, 2023-10-01 09:15 - 09:45, 2023-09-24 09:15 - 09:45
If you would like to join our Volunteer Choir that will sing in worship two Sundays a month, please contact Henry Griffin, our music director. Rehearsal begins on September 10 and will be from 9:15 AM to 9:45 AM on Sunday before worship. Our Section Leaders will assist with the volunteers in their parts.

Volunteer Choir Sings
2023-10-15 - 2023-10-16

Installation of Rev. Gilbert-Cannon
2023-10-15 - 2023-10-16

Wednesday Study - Tippett's Speaking of Faith
2023-10-11 18:00 - 19:00
Gathering for study each Wednesday during the program year, September through mid-June, we will delve into a variety of topics including scrpture, a variety of books on various faith or justice topics, and other creative study topics.
This session we will continue discussing Krista Tippett’s book: Speaking of Faith: Why Religion Matter’s and How To Talk About It.

Wednesday Check-in
2023-10-11 17:30 - 18:00, 2023-10-04 17:30 - 18:00, 2023-09-27 17:30 - 18:00, 2023-09-20 17:30 - 18:00
Anyone who wishes may join us for a time together as we check-in with others on zoom throughout the year.

Indigenous Peoples' Day
2023-10-09 - 2023-10-10

Community Time
2023-10-08 11:00 - 23:20, 2023-10-01 11:00 - 23:20, 2023-09-24 11:00 - 23:20, 2023-09-17 11:00 - 23:20
Following worship we gather in the Garden Room, adjacent to the sanctuary for a time of coffee, tea, lemondae or other beverage and usually a treat. It is a time to get to know one another better, catch up, and share our lives with one another.

Children's Programs
2023-10-08 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-10-01 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-09-24 10:30 - 12:00
Our children will begin in worship and depart after Children’s Time for Sunday School from around 10:30 am to 11:15 am. The will then sing and play instruments during Children’s Choir from 11:15 am to 12:00 pm most Sundays. (Exceptions may be made for various children’s or all church events.)

Wednesday Study - Tippett's Speaking of Faith, continued
2023-10-04 18:00 - 19:00

Section Leader Sunday
2023-10-01 - 2023-10-02

Talent Show & Pasta Meal
2023-09-29 17:45 - 20:30
We will gather in Hubbell Hall and have a fun evening sharing our talents with each other. Come be awed, laugh, be moved, and inspired in of evening at our magic, music, mayhem. and mystery as we learn what known and secret talents we have to share. There will be a pasta dinner with regular and GF spaghetti, marinara sauce, meatballs, garlic and regular bread, and salad. Bring a dessert to share. Food will begin being available around 5:45am. The Show will begin soon after as we eat and share together.

Wednesday Study - Tippett's - Speaking of Faith pg. 1-40
2023-09-27 18:00 - 19:00
Gathering for study each Wednesday during the program year, September through mid-June, we will delve into a variety of topics including scrpture, a variety of books on various faith or justice topics, and other creative study topics.
This session will be on the first 40 pages of Krista Tippett’s book: Speaking of Faith: Why Religion Matter’s and How To Talk About It.

Wednesday Study - Summer Tales and Pictures
2023-09-20 18:00 - 19:00
Gathering for study each Wednesday during the program year, September through mid-June, we will delve into a variety of topics including scrpture, a variety of books on various faith or justice topics, and other creative study topics.
This week’s topic is Summer Tales and Pictures – bring your stories and pictures to share with the group.

Church Council
2023-09-19 18:00 - 19:30
The leadership of the church meet on the third Tuesday of the month to share the work of their groups, special iniatives, and to vote on various happenings of the church. The council meetings are open to all. If you have a topic you would like to discuss, please reach out to the church office so that you can be placed on the agenda.

Trustees Mtg.
2023-09-18 18:00 - 19:00
The Board of Trustee which oversee the campus and financies of the church meet monthly on the Third Monday.
