Connections
Welcome to information on the mission and ministry of the our community.
Hanging of the Greens
Saturday, December 3 | Following Worship | We will be joining together to decorate the church for Advent following worship. Join us to help or just stay and fellowship with us and...
Interfaith Choral Showcase
Saturday, December 2 | 7:00 PM | In the First Rochester sanctuary, join Henry Griffin, two of his conducting colleagues, and wonderful singers from the Eastman - Rochester...
Council Update
November 16, 2023 Council News The energy in the sanctuary this past Sunday was palpable as our section leaders, choir and the John Nyerges Quartet highlighted a Jazz and Jeans service that...
Thanksgiving Food Drive
For Cameron Community Ministries | Thank you congregation! Update: Sarah, our Mission Chairperson and the entire team, thank you for all the donations of grocer's $25 gift cards totally...
Andrew Miller Senior Recital
Saturday, November 18 | 4:30 PM | Kildbourn Hall | We will celebrate First Rochester’s talented and devoted 4th-year Tenor Section Leader, Andrew Miller, at his Eastman School...
Land Acknowledgements Forum
Land Acknowledgements of Indigenious Lands During Second Hour on November 12, we will gather together after a short fellowship time back in the sanctuary to watch a video from Helen...
Jazz ‘N Jeans Sunday
Sunday, November 12 | 9:45 AM Jazz Opening | We are very excited to host the John Nyerges Quartet and the First Rochester Choir will combine forces to present a Jazz and Jeans...
Handbell Choir
Handbells in worship Have you ever wanted to try to ring a handbell? If you can count, you can learn to ring them. Our Handbell Choir will play in worship on December 3. We are...
Trunk or Treat
October 29, 2023 ~ 11:30 AM In the church parking lot, following worship there will be a light fellowship of donuts and cider along with sharing in Trunk or Treat. This event is for our...
An Installation In A New Key
What a special night! On Friday Evening, October 20th, First Rochester was blessed with a wonderful service of voices and instruments from vibrant local musicians, a beautiful and...
From our Music Director
Friday, October 6 | What's Happening at First Rochester | The week is here! This Friday, October 20 we will be presenting An Installation in a New Key, a musical welcome for Rev....
Royalties for Spirituals
Contributing to the William Warfield Scholarship Fund | Whenever we sing a Spiritual in worship, a special offering to cover the royalties which were never collected on numerous Spirituals...