NEWS IN THE PEWS
April 12, 2026
MEMBERSHIP: If you would like to join First Congregational United Church of Christ as an official member, please speak to Pastor Greg.
EPISTLE DEADLINE: The deadline for the next Epistle Newsletter is this Thursday, April 16th.
DISCUSSION GROUP: The After Easter Bible Study & Discussion Group will meet today at 11:15 A.M. in the Snow Room.
SALEM NUTRITION CENTER: Volunteers for the Salem Nutrition Center are needed to make sandwiches and help pack snacks that are given to guests. If you are able to volunteer on Tuesday, April 14th from 9:30 AM – 1 PM and need a ride, please contact Dee Jackson at 585-354-1872; doctorj49@gmail.com. If you want to drive to SNC yourself, the address is 60 Bittner St., Rochester, NY. Parking is behind Salem UCC.
SAVE THE DATE. Block off your calendar - church fund raiser - canal days parking - June 6 & 7.
SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE BED BUILD: The Board of Family Ministries and Christian Ed committees will be partnering with 2 other churches to sponsor a Sleep in Heavenly Peace bed build at our church on Saturday April 25 from 9-12. Last year we built over 30 beds for local children in need. Due to the expense of this event, the youth will raise funds through donations from their Baked Goods Sale on April 19. Contributions can also be made online through the Fairport UCC website. As we are joining with two other congregations this year, our volunteer pool will be limited to 15 individuals. Preference will be given to church members / youth ahead of non-church members. sign up at: https://bit.ly/FairportUCCbuild
KNITTING CIRCLE will not meet in December. We will meet again on Monday, January 5th, at 1:00pm. Any questions contact Irene Utter at iutter@rochester.rr.com or call 585-425-7408
FIRST CHURCH BOOK CLUB will meet Monday, April 20, at 1:00 p.m. to discuss Under the Tulip Tree by Michelle Shocklee. 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 Jean Whitney for “Lighting the Night” in April in memory of Douglas Whitney.
THIS WEEK IN THE CHURCH
Monday:
1:00 PM Knitting Club
Tuesday:
5:00 PM BAMNS Art Sale
7:00 PM Worship Ministries
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
