THE EPISTLE
Volume 13 Issue 6
OPPORTUNITY
The Board of Elders is still offering three persons in
the church the opportunity to:
• … study and learn about the core of our Christian
life together - Worship
• … participate in the preparation and assistance in
all elements of the Worship - in both Sacraments
and the Word
• … engage in meaningful dialogue and decision-
making about activities related to the spiritual life
of the church
• … help supervise Altar Guild, Ushers, Music
Committee, sound and flowers
• … decorate the church for special holidays such as
Christmas and Easter and - most importantly - the
opportunity to serve - both the members of this
church and Christ
If you have questions, ask Pastor Cedarleaf,
Chairperson Toni Thompson or any member of
the Board of Elders
REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Martha Bowman, St. John’s Home
Barbara Cobb, Fairport Baptist Home
John Smith, Hill Haven Nursing Home
Geraldine Stearns, Perinton Manor
JUNE 26, 2008
EPISTLE DELIVERY
REMINDER
The Epistle is not published in July.
Therefore your next Epistle will be mailed out to
you on August 28th. After that, starting with the
September 25th edition, the Epistle will be avail-
able on our website: fairportucc.org. For those
members that don’t have a computer, copies of
the Epistle will be available in Fellowship Hall
and on the table in the narthex. For shut-ins who
can’t make it into church a copy will be mailed.
Wanted 4th of July Float
Committee
For the first time ever the First Congrega-
tional United Church of Christ, is partici-
pating in the July 4th parade in Fairport!
We would like to showcase some of the
wonderful things that take place in our
church by constructing a float to enter
into the parade and we need your help.
All ages are welcome if you would like to
help please join the FLOAT COMMIT-
TEE. Sign up sheets are posted in fellow-
ship hall. Please call or talk to: Maureen
Campolieto.
 PASTORAL PERSPECTIVE
It gets confusing, sometimes, trying to juggle three different calendars in the life of the church.
The Church calendar begins with the first Sunday of Advent. The fiscal calendar begins on January 1
and the program calendar begins in September and runs to the end of May. The program calendar used
to run until the end of June, but then a few years ago we bowed to the inevitability that once May
started attendance at church school waned. Program wise we are a nine month church. This gives all
of us a bit of time to think about who and what we are. We need to do this because we need to reach
out to those who are un-churched, and there are a number of folks who fall into this category in our
community. How do we tell them who we are and what we are about? Why would they come to
worship here rather than somewhere else? These are important questions.
The other day there was an article in the morning paper about a church which meets in a movie
theatre. It is pastored by a mother and son team. It has all the things that are supposed to appeal to the
un-churched today: contemporary music, coffee and doughnuts, a screen for the lyrics and “a silhou-
ette of Jesus reaching his hands up to the heavens as animated light bursts around him.”
Such “seeker sensitive” churches believe that you connect with those in the culture by being
something like the culture. There is some truth in this, to be sure, but there is another side. Some folks
are looking for a place that encourages them to connect with a God “before whom the generations rise
and pass away”; a God who “age to age calls blessed.” A church like ours seeks to connect people to
that God who is seen in the face of Jesus Christ. When you sit in the sanctuary of First Church you are
sitting in pews that men and women have sat in for the past 140 years. In those years countless prayers
have been uttered; hymns sung, babies baptized, couples united in marriage; the sacrament of Holy
Communion celebrated and those of blessed committed to God’s gracious mercy and protection. This
building is bathed in prayer. We believe that we are part of an endless and continuing chain
of the blessed company of saints who seek to do the will of God.
We believe that we are incorporated into the church through baptism to accept the cost and the
joy of discipleship and to be God’s servants. We reach out in mission and ministry with the good news
of Jesus Christ, both in word and in deed. We seek to make the faith our own in this time and place,
but we do so conscious of that great chain of faith which reaches back through apostles
and prophets to Jesus Christ. We don’t make up church as we go along; we are part of
the one “holy catholic and apostolic church”, which is the communion of saints. I for one am strength-
ened by this knowledge and hope that you are too. Think about it this summer, and bring a friend to
this place of sacred memory and present experience.
Your pastor and friend,
John

WEDNESDAY COMMUNION TAKES A BREAK

The Wednesday Noon service of Holy Communion will take a break for the summer. It will resume n
Wednesday September 10. This brief service around the Lord’s Table nourishes the spirit for the
week. Come and join us each Wednesday at noon beginning on September 10.
 SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE
9:30 AM
No Church School
Children’s Chapel all summer, except July 6 and August 31
Nursery Care provided

Holy Communion will be celebrated on July 20 rather than July 6

June 29: Jeremiah 28:5-9; Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18; Romans 6:12-23; Matthew 10:40-42
“Hospitality”
July 6:Zechariah 9:9-12; Psalm 145:8-14; Romans 7:15-25a; Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
“The Person Inside”
Elder Glenn Harris preaching
July 13: Isaiah 55:10-13; Psalm 65:9-13; Romans 8:1-11; Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
Kelly Weidman preaching
July 20: Isaiah 44:6-8; Psalm 86:11-17; Romans 8:12-25; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
The Eucharist celebrated
“Weeding”
July 27: I Kings 3:5-12; Psalm 119:129-136; Romans 8:26-39 Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
“Being Smart and Being Wise”
August 3: Isaiah 55:1-5; Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21; Romans 9:1-5; Matthew 14:13-21
The Eucharist Celebrated
“Dinner is Served”
August 10: I Kings 19:9-18; Psalm 85:8-13; Romans 10:5-15; Matthew 14:22-33
“Walking on Water”
August 17: Isaiah 56:1, 6-8; Psalm 67; Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32; Matthew 15:21-28
Dr. Timothy Dwyer preaching
August 24: Isaiah 51:1-6; Psalm 138; Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:13-20
Dr. Timothy Dwyer preaching
August 31: Jeremiah 15:15-21; Psalm 26:1-8; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 6:21-28
“Living in Harmony”

First Congregational United Church of Christ

26 East Church Street Fairport NY 14450
(http://fairportucc.org/)
 SILVER BAY CONFERENCE JUNE 6th to 8th
As your church representatives we attended the U.C.C. State conference meeting in Silver Bay,
NY. Somehow the meeting coincided with some of the hottest and most humid weather that New York
has seen in June. The trip was long but the scenery was breathtaking. I had not been to the Adirondacks
since I was a wee small girl. Now the mountains didn’t look as big. Along the way we saw all kinds of
birds and beasts including deer and a porcupine.
Silver Bay sits on the shore of Lake George and although this weekend was very hot and humid
there was always a soft breeze to keep the air moving. What we thought was smoke in the trees was actu-
ally pollen floating from the pines in the area. Our accommodations were adequate, the food was great
and the fellowship was wonderful.
We attended the meetings and voted on the election of officers and the Resolutions. We will try to
get the information together for anyone interested. We cheered the ceremony for burning the mortgage for
the office in Syracuse. We celebrated the newest U.C.C. church, Journey U.C.C. in Slingerlands, N.Y. and
heard about their progress. They are currently meeting in a former convent that was turned into a bar and
restaurant. We watched the youth as they had their own communion service and on Sunday morning they
played out a skit called, Oh Jonah!
Along the way we were entertained and embraced by Kim and Reggie Harris. They sang their way
into our hearts and became our friends. Their interactive music program brought us all together in laugh-
ter and song.
We were fed spiritually by Rev. Felix Carrion, who was raised in the New York City area. Born
and raised in the Pentecostal church, he now is a member of the U.C.C. Staff in Cleveland, Ohio and Di-
rector of “God is Still Speaking.” Rev. Carrion set his keynote address on fire with passion and spiritual-
ity and love of the Lord. We were so motivated by his speech and were eager to hear him again at Sunday
services.
We were fed physically, emotionally, spiritually and mentally. Silver Bay relaxed us and enhanced
our appreciation for nature and its peaceful countenance. Thank you for allowing us to be your representa-
tives at the state meeting. We would be happy to share our experience with you. We hope to have some
photos and other information available in the near future.
Peace to you.
Glenn and Lorrie Harris

Sympathy
Our Christian sympathy is extended to Nancy Our sympathy is extended to Leon and Valentina
Keith and Jay Keith and their family on the re- Hill and their family on the death of Leon’s
cent death of Nancy’s sister, Marilyn Hamm on mother, Helen C. Hill on June 12, 2008. She is
May 25, 2008. A service was held for her on May survived by her husband of 65 years, Walter. A
29 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Pittsford. funeral service was held for her at the Faith United
Methodist Church in Wolcott, NY on June 15,
2008.
 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATES!!
High School
Matt Dudley will graduate from East Rochester
High on June 28. He will be attending MCC in
the 2+2 program for Information Technology. He
will go on to Alfred State in his junior year. He
has been involved with the Celtic Music Society
for 5 years at ER and they just released a CD last
month.
Anna Wright is graduating from Fairport High
School this June. Anna will attend SUNY, Cort-
land and plans to major in Health Sciences (for
Nutrition) or Earth Science Education.
ONE GREAT HOUR OF
SHARING AND
MID-WEST FLOODING
In the wake of devastating flooding and a record
number of tornados striking mid-America this
spring, the United Church of Christ has issued a
$200,000 emergency relief appeal to help with
the rebuilding of homes and farms. Communi-
ties across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois,
Michigan, Indiana and Iowa have been severely
impacted by these unprecedented spring storms.
If you wish to donate to this fund, please make
your check out to “First Congregational UCC”
and in the memo area note “Flood Relief”.
Thank you.
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College
David Connelly has graduated from the University of
Phoenix with his Master of Business Administration/
Human Resources Management (MBA/HRM).
Jessica Connelly has graduated from MCC with her
AAS degree in Childhood Education and will be
transferring to SUNY Fredonia this fall.
Dr. Matthew E. Funderburk has completed a fel-
lowship in cardiology at the University of Rochester
Medical Center. He graduated from the University of
Rochester Medical Center (URMC) in 2001, did a
residency in Internal Medicine and served as Chief
Resident in Internal Medicine at URMC before be-
ginning his cardiology fellowship. He has accepted a
position with University Cardiovascular Associates in
Rochester, N.Y. effective in July 2008. Matthew is
the son of Kit and Nancy Funderburk of Fairport.
Tom Jackson,on May 25, 2008,received his Bache-
lor of Arts degree from Cornell University. His un-
dergraduate major was physics. During all four un-
dergraduate years he performed and traveled with the
Cornell Wind Ensemble and was very active with
both Campus Crusade for Christ and the Calvary
Chapel of Ithaca. He will be staying at Cornell to
pursue a Masters degree in applied physics.
 Advent House Updates
Advent House, our two bed comfort home for the terminally ill, needs volunteers to help with
caregiving, and operations, (housekeeping and fundraising), including our annual garage sale!

Caregiving- round the clock care for all our shifts (4 hours a shift) have openings for caregiv-
ers. Volunteers provide complete care and support to our Residents. No experience needed and
we provide thorough training. This is a highly rewarding volunteer experience!
Housekeeping-help with house cleaning, hours at your convenience.
Phone support-answer phones and help with volunteer scheduling.
Weekdays, ~10am-Noon.

Garage Sale Opportunities!!!!

2008 Advent House Garage Sale
Friday, August 22nd 9 am - 7 pm
Saturday August 23rd 9 am - 4 pm
at the VFW, 300 Macedon Center Road, Fairport

Sorters-This is fun! Help with organizing and re-boxing donated items. Weekdays ~10am-2pm. High
school students welcome.
Transporters-help with taking boxed items to our storage facility. Weekdays, mornings or afternoons,
at your convenience. Truck or SUV preferred.
Garage Sale Week- help with set up, organizing tables, sales, traffic control, parking, etc. Weekdays,
August 18-21,and sale days, Friday, August 22, 9am-7pm and Saturday, August 23, 9am-4pm.

High school groups (with supervision) welcome! Bring a friend!

Please call Carolyn Ruffing, Volunteer Coordinator, at 223-6112 to sign up. Come join us! Thank you!

We are now accepting donations for our Garage Sale. Please bring items to Advent House, 1010 Mose-
ley Road, Fairport, 9am-8pm, Tuesday-Saturday. There is no pickup option available.

Items accepted: Household items, Sports equipment, Toys, Furniture

We CANNOT accept: computers, sofabeds, mattresses, large appliances, weights, tires, books (except
cooking & children’s books).

SALEM SOUP KITCHEN CANAL DAYS PARKING

VOLUNTEERS
This summer volunteers are needed at the Sa-
lem Soup kitchen on Monday, July 14 and
Monday, August 11. Volunteers can meet in
our church parking lot at 9:15 AM and will
carpool down to Salem UCC. Volunteers will
return to our parking lot at mid-afternoon.
Questions? Call Paul Yerrick, 1-315-986-
On behalf of everyone going on the Mission
Trip and all the youth group kids, I’d like to
thank all of you for your support of our largest
Mission Trip fundraiser. In spite of the hot
weather, we had another successful Canal
Days Parking fundraiser. Our profit was over
$3100! We thank all of you who parked at
our church for Canal Days (some of you mul-
tiple times!). We offer a special thank you to
the loyal people who pay for parking just to
attend our church service (we appreciate your
support of our kids year after year!)!! Again,
thank you all!
Melissa Tieslink

Family News
Preschoolers & Elementary
Students Invited To Visit
God’s Big Backyard on
Aug. 4 – 8
The annual Fairport Community
Vacation Bible School
program will be held from 9 a.m.
- noon on August 4 – 8 in par-
ticipating churches (including
ours!) on Church Street in the
village of Fairport. Following
the theme, “God’s Big Back-
yard,” children will learn how
rewarding service can be. They
will explore how to serve family,
friends, neighbors, the commu-
nity and Jesus while enjoying
interactive Bible stories, fun
crafts and snacks. Student regis-
tration forms and volunteer forms
are available in Fellowship Hall.
Registration closes on June 30.
Volunteers are needed for some
key positions to make this year’s
program a success. Please con-
tact Heather Moore by email at
H.Moore_FCVBS@yahoo.com
or by phone at 585-259-0122 to
get involved with this wonderful
ministry!
SPECIAL YOUTH GROUP
EVENTS COMING UP….
July 4 – Be Part of Our 4th of July Float!
Youth group members (and their parents!) are
invited to help build our float and then march
along side of it on the 4th. For more informa-
tion, contact Mrs. Hamill at 425-1958.
July 6 – 12th – Mission Trip!
Pray for our youth as they head to Cuyahoga
Falls, Ohio for the 2008 mission trip.
July 27 – First Congregational UCC
“Night at the Redwings!”
Join the fun at Frontier Field as we cheer on
the home team! For more information, see the
rolling bulletin board in Fellowship Hall.
July 27 & Aug. 28 – Serve Dippin Dots
To Raise $ for Our Church!
If you’re 16 years or older, you can work at
the Dippin Dots booth at the Redwings Game
and earn money for our church. Sign up on
the rolling bulletin board in Fellowship Hall.
Church School Takes Vacation
For Summer
Church school classes will take a vacation
for the summer and will resume on Sunday,
September 7.
Children’s Chapel
Available During the Summer
Children’s Chapel will be offered all summer
except for Sunday, July 6 and Sunday,
August 31.

CANAL DAYS PARKING-THANK YOU ALL

We had another successful Mission Trip fundraiser with Canal Days Parking. Our profit was
over $3100! Thank you to everyone who worked on such a hot weekend. We need everyone’s
help to make this a great fundraiser! A special thank you to Diana Wright for bringing us the
coldest, best tasting lemonade ever on both Saturday and Sunday! Also, a special thank you to
Brian Sherry for grilling some of the best tasting hot dogs and hamburgers on Saturday and
Sunday! You’re the best!!!
The Epistle is printed once a month
By the First Congregational United
Church of Christ, 26 East Church St.,
Fairport, New York 14450

Office Phone: 585-223-0224

Fax: 585- 223-4264
Pastor’s Phone 585-223-8172
E-mail: church1@choicemail.com
Webpage: fairportucc.org
Office Hours: M-F 9:00-3:30

Church Service 9:30AM

Sunday School: 10:50AM

Pastor: Rev. Dr. John Cedarleaf

Christian Ed. & Family Ministries:
Kelly Weidman & Karen Hamill
Admin. Asst: Cathy Kinton
Church Moderator: Hank Ralston
Organist: Beatrice Benedict
Choir Director: James C. Jefferis
Business Administrator: Sue Brooks
Epistle Editor: Bill Lindsay
Wedding Coordinator: Sue Bickel

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