Connections
Welcome to information on the mission and ministry of the our community.
Maundy Thursday
Communion and Service | 6:00 PM Join us for a moving service of our Lord's Last Supper with the disciples before he is betrayed, jailed, crucified, and buried. Communion will be served....
Palm Sunday
Celebrations of Palms | 10:00 AM A joyous celebration of Jesus' entry into the city of Jerusalem to kick off Holy Week. There will be handbells, special music, liturgical dance, with...
FBCR Book Club March
Tuesday, February 24 | 11:30 AM | This month, the FBC Book Club will meet on March 24 at 11:30 AM for a BYO Lunch and Fellowship. At noon we will discuss this month’s book, The Elegance of...
Interfaith Unity Forum
Discussion and Collaboration | An Interfaith Unity Forum will be held during Second Hour on March 22. Pastor Joanne will share with the congregation information about the interfaith event...
Interview with Faith Leaders on Unity in Hard Times
WXXI Interview | Including Pastor Joanne | Rev. Joanne Gilbert-Cannon, senior pastor at First Baptist Church of Rochester, Rabbi Peter Stein, senior rabbi at Temple B'rith Kodesh, Rev. Kathy...
Lenten Bible Study – The Beautitudes
Begins February 25 | 6 PM | Library | Join us for a Lenten Bible Study on the Beatitudes. This study will be held in the library from Wednesday, February 25, through March 25 at 6 PM. More...
Pizza Lunch and Movie
March 1 | following worship | Join us for a pizza and salad lunch, followed by a viewing of the movie: Wild Robot. Based on Peter Brown's bestselling book, Wild Robot tells the story of a...
Lenten Giving, New or Lightly Used Winter Gear
Now through March 8 | Donations are requested by our Missions Team for new or lightly used winter gear: Coats, sweaters, gloves, hats, scarves, ski gear, or boots, etc. Please bring your...
Sunday Forum with Rev. Dr. Michael Ford, House of Mercy
February 22 | 11:20 AM | During Sunday Forum, we are pleased to welcome Rev. Dr. Michael Ford, who will speak to us about his new role as Executive Director at House of Mercy. House of Mercy...
Communion Sunday Giving to Center for Youth
Every 1st Sunday | 475 items given to date | To assist the Center for Youth, on Communion Sundays, the first Sunday of the month, we will collect jams, jellies, and Chef Boyardee canned...
Ash Wednesday Service
February 18 | Join us as we begin our Lenten Journey with our Ash Wednesday Service at 6 PM in the Chapel.
Sunday Forum with Andy Carey
February 8 | 11:20 AM | During Sunday Forum, we are pleased to welcome innovator, social worker, and advocate for the homeless in the Greater Rochester area, Andy Carey, to speak with us...










