Connections
Welcome to information on the mission and ministry of the our community.
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...
OWLS February 2026
This Month's Schedule | Each month our OWLS program (Older Wiser Learning Seniors) meets in the church for chair exercise, a meal, and a program. Beginning at 11:30 AM with chair exercise...
FBCR Book Club February
Tuesday, February 24 | 11:30 AM | This month, the FBC Book Club will discuss The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn on February 24. We will gather at 11:30 AM for those who wish to bring a lunch abd...
Annual Meeting
January 25, 2026 | The Board of Trustees and the Council of First Baptist Church & Society of Rochester, New York, have called the Annual Meeting for January 25, 2026, after worship....
New Year’s Blessings
From everyone at First Rochester | We are wishing you and everyone you care about love, peace, joy and many blessings from God in the new year! ...
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
December 24 | 5 PM| Join us for scripture, song, strings, stories, and more all with a special Candlelight Service at 5 PM on Christmas Eve.
Christmas Luncheon following the Children’s Program
December 14 | following worship | Sign up Sunday 12/7 Following the Childen's Christmas Program there will be a BBQ luncheon in Hubbell Hall. The lunch will feature BBQ Chicken and Pork,...
Lessons and Carols – A Children’s Christmas Program
During Worship | December 14 | 10 AM Our children and youth will present to the congregation a wonderful service of Lessons and Carols. They have been practicing their readings and singing...