THE EPISTLE

Volume 13 Issue 9 OCTOBER 16, 2008

ALL SAINTS SUNDAY

JYF Halloween Party NOVEMBER 2
All Saints Day is November 1. In the early
Set For Friday, church it was a time to remember all those
October 24 “named saints”. All Souls day was November 2.
Calling all 6th – 8th graders! Ready for It was a time to remember the vast multitude of
some ghoulish fun??? Come to our others who had no “Saints Day”. We combine
annual Halloween party in Upper Fel- the two and celebrate “All Saints Sunday” this
lowship Hall from 7 – 9:30 p.m. on year on November 2. As we gather around the
October 24. Be sure to wear your Hal- Lord’s Table, we remember the fact that all the
loween costume! Friends are wel- baptized living and dead are part of the com-
come. Sign up on the JYF bulletin munion of saints who is the church on earth and
board in Fellowship Hall. the church in heaven. As part of our celebra-
tion we include the names of all those in our
congregation who have died since the last All
Saints Sunday. We also include the names of
other loved ones. Please e-mail or in some
SYF Halloween Fun other way get the names to the church office
Scheduled for October 24 by October 27. Please include the date of
Our senior high students will be heading to a death.
haunted house and return to the church for
refreshments and movies – a horror movie in
basement or funny Halloween movie up- Inside Highlights…..
stairs. Wear your Halloween costumes and P. 2 Pastoral Perspective
be ready for some fun! Meet at church at 8 P. 3 Worship Schedule
P. 7 Advent Pot Luck
p.m. Bring $9 for haunted house admission. P. 9 Adult Education
Sign up on SYF bulletin board or call Mrs. P. 11-12 JYF/SYF
P. 13 Family News
Hamill at 425-1958. P. 14 Stewardship
P. 15 Movie Night
P. 16 Calendar
 Pastoral Perspective
In case you’ve been on the moon for the past couple of years, you know that we are now
at the tail end of a presidential election campaign. You should receive this Epistle before the
election on November 4. I’m sure that most of you have made up your minds as to whom you
are going to vote for, not only in the Presidential election, but also on the statewide level. What
role does your faith play in that decision? I would hope that it plays a crucial role.

We live in a pluralistic society. This is an obvious fact and nothing is going to change that. We
also live in a country that talks of a separation of church and state. Notice what this says: sepa-
ration of church and state. It does not say a separation of faith and state or religion and state.
The founders knew that it was not healthy for either church or state to be so intertwined that one
was the same as the other. There are in this world theocratic states and most Americans do not
want to replicate that in our country.

On the other hand, faith needs to play a role in our life together. People of faith should not feel
ashamed to speak of their faith and the role it plays in their political decisions. There will be
disagreements on specifics. The moral agenda is a broad one and there is not universal agree-
ment on each issue that comes up. When you consider an issue, consider it in the context of
many other issues. Let me cite an example. There are some in our society who say that they are
“pro life”. There are others who say that they are “pro choice.” This generally means that either
you wish to end abortion or you wish to give the freedom of a person to choose an abortion or
not. Are these terms helpful or not? If a person opposes abortion, but favors capital punishment
and war and opposes those things that make life easier on children who are brought into this
world, are they pro life? On the other hand, if a person favors the option of abortion and op-
poses war and capital punishment are they pro life? Simple answers are never as simple as they
may be thought to be.

I certainly would hope that your faith would play a role in the way you live your life and that
includes the way you look at crucial issues. If it doesn’t then you’ve indeed been on mars, and
not in church, for longer than a couple of years.

Your Pastor,

John
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 SUNDAY WORSHIP
NOVEMBER
November 2: All Saints Sunday
The Eucharist
Revelation 7:9-17
Psalm 34:1-10, 22
I John 3:1-3
Matthew 5:1-12
Celebrating the people of God, living and dead who are the body of Christ

November 9
Amos 5:18-24
Psalm 70
I Thessalonians 4:13-18
Matthew 25:1-13
Christ’s Return
November 16

Heritage Sunday

We worship as did our ancestors did at an earlier time in the history of our church

November 23: Christ the King

Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24

Psalm 95:1-7a
Ephesians 1:15-23
Matthew 25:31-46
What’s wrong with the goats?

November 30: First Sunday of Advent

The Eucharist
(Pew Communion)
Isaiah 64:1-9
Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
I Corinthians 1:3-9
Mark 13:24-37

Where are you when we need you?

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 WORSHIP NOTES
Why do we do what we do when we do it? How is the order of service put together and why is
it done in the way that it is? From time to time, folks ask this question and so I thought I would
try and answer it.

The order of worship is like a play. There are generally three acts. In act one we gather to-
gether and confess our sins. In the second act we hear the Word read and proclaimed in the ser-
mon and in the third act we respond to the Word with prayer and offering. The celebration of
the Eucharist comes in act 3 as a response of thanksgiving (what the word Eucharist means) to
what God has done for us in Jesus Christ.

The service is structured around the “church year.” The church year begins with Advent,
when we look forward to the coming of the Lord at the end of the ages. We also prepare for the
coming of the Savior at Christmas. The season of Christmas celebrates the birth of Christ. The
season of Epiphany reminds us of our baptism into the faith and family of Jesus Christ and also
the worldwide mission of the church. The gospel story at the center of this season is that of the
Magi who came seeking out the infant king. The season of Lent, which is forty days not includ-
ing Sundays, prepares us for the suffering and death of Jesus during Holy Week. Easter, of
course, stands at the center of our faith. This season of fifty days celebrates the new life given
to the world in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The celebration of Jesus ascension, forty days
after Easter, leads us to Pentecost, fifty days from Easter and the gift of the Holy Spirit, which
brought the church into being. The season of Pentecost is the longest in the church year and
takes us to the beginning of Advent.

The lessons each Sunday come from the lectionary. A lectionary is a list of Scripture read-
ings, generally one from the Old Testament, and two from the New ‘Testament, one from the
epistles and one from the gospels. The lectionary cycle runs for three years and then repeats it-
self. The purpose is to allow us to cover a good part of the Bible, though not everything will be
covered. It is a good discipline so that preachers will not be tempted to always preach on their
favorite texts. There is also a Psalm for each Sunday, which is used as a response to the first
reading. Generally the first reading from the Old Testament and the Gospel reading are con-
nected in some thematic way. Often the Epistle lesson runs on its own, often moving through a
particular letter.

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Worship notes (cont.)
Why do some things change and some things
stay the same for a period of time? The order
stays the same. The lessons change, and the
hymns change each Sunday. Other aspects of the
service change according to the church year, or
for a season. This would include the Greeting,
Confession, Pardon and Blessing and Sending.
Corporate worship is an end in itself. God is the
audience, not us. When we gather together on
Sunday mornings it is to worship Almighty God.
Whatever else comes of it is “gravy” for us.
TAIZE SERVICE
NOVEMBER 9
Once a month we gather for a brief
service of prayer and meditation in the style
of Taize. This meditative service gives us an
opportunity to center our hearts and minds in
quiet and worship God. If you feel scattered
and flustered, this is for you. This would be a
wonderful opportunity not only for yourself,
but also for you to introduce our church to a
friend. We usually gather in the sanctuary, but
because of rehearsals for the children’s musi-
cal, the November service will be held in the
Snow Room.
Remember the date: November 9.
Remember the time: 5:00 PM.
REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Martha Bowman, St. John’s Home
Barbara Cobb, Fairport Baptist Home
Geraldine Stearns, Perinton Manor
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To Our Dear Church Family,
We’re not sure where to begin in thank-
ing you all for your love and support during our
“nightmare,” but we couldn’t have gotten
through our time in Denver without the knowl-
edge that you were back here holding us in your
thoughts and prayers.
It was so wonderful to see so many of
you at Sean’s Celebration Service on September
21 and to receive your hugs and share your tears.
The white roses were very special, and the Dea-
cons and their “helpers’ provided such lovely
(and yummy) treats after the service. We’re are
so grateful to Jim Franzen, Peter Tieslink, and
Jerry Evans who spent so much of their time
working to be sure that the pictures of Sean and
the music accompanying them before and during
the Celebration were perfect. What incredible
“techies” they are!
And, of course, we can’t forget our dear
John and Jean. Numerous phone calls of support
and love to us in Denver, their sensitivity in
knowing how hard it would be for us to come
home, and John’s willingness to to allow us to
tailor the Celebration to what Sean would have
been comfortable with were so deeply appreci-
ated. Thanks also to Cathy for her help and ad-
vice in making sure that the program was done
properly.
We have received so many cards and per-
sonal notes from you all, most of which still lie
unopened on the dining room table. (We are try-
ing to take our time to read and absorb each
one.) Know that your messages bring us comfort
and hope, and we feel so privileged to be mem-
bers of the best “family” in the world - the First
Congregational Church.
THANK YOU!!!
Bill, Pat, and Matt May
 Our Christian sympathy is extended to Bob
Wagner on the recent death of his wife, Wini-
fred Wagner. She passed away on Septem-
ber 26, 2008. A funeral service was held for
her at First Congregational UCC on October
1, 2008. Pastor Cedarleaf officiated.
MORNING CIRCLE
Morning Circle will meet on November
11 at 10 AM in Fellowship Hall. We
will have a time for conversation and
general “catching-up” after our business
meeting.

MANY THANKS TO THE CHURCH

MEMBERS AND FRIENDS:
Thank you so much for the flowers from
church. It means so much. And Bill thanks
you too.
Barbara Cobb EVENING CIRCLE
The Evening Circle will meet on November
10th at 7:00 PM, in the Snow Room. Doug
WELCOME NEW ARRIVALS! Jones will talk to us about Norway and pre-
Tim and Kymm Junker are the proud sent a slide show from his visit there. We
parents of twins, Jake and Zoey, born Oc- welcome all to join us. Any questions, call
tober 1, 2008 in Evanston, IL. Grandpar- Judy Baxter or Beverly Gray.
ents are Chris and Karen Junker.

WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS!

Joining our church family on October 5, 2008 were:

Nicole Cedarleaf, 544 Sweet Maple Drive, Webster, joined by reaffirmation of faith. She and
her husband, Karl, have two young children, Gunnar and Ava. Nicole is also a lawyer.

Patricia and Roger Douglass, 9 Triton Ct. Fairport, joined by letter of transfer from the First
Presbyterian Church, Canisteo, New York. Roger is a retired professor and Pat is a retired
teacher. Their hobbies include: reading, bird watching, hiking, baseball, classical music, at-
tending plays, camping, deer hunting, and fishing.

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 December 7, 2008
THE ADVENT POT LUCK DINNER
On December 7, 2008 following the Children’s
pageant the Board of Deacons will again spon-
sor the pot luck dinner.
Please plan to bring your dish ready to serve
and eat. Also bring your table service. The ov-
ens and the refrigerator will be full and not
available. We prefer that no one uses the
kitchen as the nine Deacons will be busy in the
kitchen both before and after the dinner.
The Deacons will provide baked ham, pizza
for the children, dessert, coffee, milk and wa-
ter. This year we will have serving tables in
Upper Fellowship Hall and in the Snow Room.
Sign-up sheets will be in Fellowship Hall
starting on November 2nd.
NEXT EPISTLE DEADLINE 3 PM
NOVEMBER 13, 2008
(This is one week earlier than normal
due to the Thanksgiving holiday.)
2009 Church Year Pledge Cards
...will be mailed out in late October.
Pledge cards should be returned to
the church by Sunday, November 9.
Pledge cards will be collected in church
on November 9, but it is always OK to return
your pledge card early.
What is the Endowment Fund?
The Endowment Fund of the First Congregational
Church was established in 1997. It is a long term
fund of the church to be used to finance signifi-
cant capital needs of the Church or to finance spe-
cial Mission and Outreach programs.
The Endowment Fund is not to be used as a
source of funds for the day to day operations of
the Church.
The Fund is designed to maintain a minimum
value of $200,000 at all times. Its source of in-
come is primarily from donations as well as divi-
dends and capital gains from the invested funds. It
is intended that funds be invested in assets that
maximize growth within the limits of prudent fi-
nancial stewardship of a long term asset portfolio.
Upon reaching the minimum value (which oc-
curred several years ago), the Church may distrib-
ute annually up to 5% of the Fund’s asset value
for approved capital or mission projects.
What types of gifts to the Endowment Fund are
possible? Cash or check is an obvious choice, but
there are many other ways to contribute to the En-
dowment Fund. One very common way is to name
the Endowment Fund as a beneficiary in your will.
Other choices include a donation of real estate,
stocks, bonds or mutual funds. Another option is
to name the Fund as a beneficiary of a life insur-
ance policy.
We will explore these options in more detail, in-
cluding income tax benefits, in future issues of
The Epistle.
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 The Commission on Christian Muslim Relations (CCMR)
Presents
“Facing Our Fears about Islam”
This series will use a combination of videos and outside speakers to focus on the
fears non-Muslims tend to have about Muslims and Islam. These fears are often
triggered by the media’s indiscriminate use of words and images. We will look at
these words and images to see where the problems lie and to work out together ways
of addressing them.
Dates: Monday evenings, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3 Time: 7-8:30pm
Place: Islamic Center of Rochester, 727 Westfall Road, Rochester, NY 14620
Free and open to the public
Light refreshments will be served
Monday, October 20, 2008
Program #1: “What Shapes American Views of Islam?”
Facilitator: Dr. Emil Homerin, Professor of Religion and Classics, University of
Rochester
Monday, October 27, 2008
Program #2: “Media Images of Islam: Fact and Myth.
Facilitator: Dr. Melanie May, Vice President, Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity
School, Rochester
Monday, November 3, 2008
Program #3: “Overcoming Our Fears of the “Other”
Facilitator: Rev. Gordon Webster, Downtown United Presbyterian Church, Roches-
ter
Format: Brief focusing talk, 30 minutes for break-out sessions; 30 minutes for ple-
nary gathering.
Co-Sponsors: Muslim Catholic Alliance (MCA), Nazareth College, Center for Interfaith
Studies and Dialogue (CISD)
Contact for further information: Dr. George Dardess: gdardess@yahoo.com or call Islamic
Center at: 442-0117

ANNUAL THANSGIVING SERVICE

Presented by the Perinton Lay Clergy Council, Tuesday, November 25th at 7 PM at St. John’s of
Rochester, 8 Wickford Way, Fairport, NY. This year’s theme is “Stewards of God’s Creation” Lis-
ten to Iroquois, Islamic, Jewish, Hindu, Baha’i and Christian traditions, including a chancel choir, a
Hebrew cantor and more. Questions? agoodfr1@rochester.rr.com.
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 Sun., Oct. 26 – Youth Mission Trip Presentation to the Congregation
Come and learn about the good work our youth did in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, last summer! See
pictures of their trip, listen to their report, and ask questions.

Nov. 2, 9, & 16 - Worshiping God With Music: Church Music Through the
Ages
For centuries, Christians have used music to worship our Almighty God. Learn how this tradi-
tion evolved in this 3-week class. Led by Jim Franzen, we’ll explore “The Classical World:
Lifting Our Spirits to the Heavens,” “ The Hymn: The People Participate,” “The Folk Tradi-
tion: Music of the Heart,” and “Modern Church Music: Entertainment or Worship?”

Nov. 23 – Faith & the Environment

As Christians, what responsibility do we have in caring for our environment? How do we exe-
cute that responsibility? What are some things we can be doing right now to clean up our
planet? Come, discuss these ideas and more during this very important class led by Roger
James.
These classes will be held during Christian Education time following the worship service.
Classes take place in the Snow Room.
NOTE: There will be no adult ed. class on Sunday, Nov. 30 or Dec. 7.

Mid-Week Daytime Class!

Higher Ground – Steps Toward Christian Maturity

Come join our study and discussion group as we explore ways to reach new heights of spiritual
growth. We’ll discover what the Bible says as we ask questions and search for answers using
an easy-to-read study guide. Classes are held Wednesdays from 11 a.m. – noon in the Snow
Room. Join us. Drop-ins welcome!

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 SAFE JOURNEY TO REOPEN IN JANUARY 2009
On October 6 the Board of Directors of the Ecumenical Ministries of Perinton voted unani-
mously to accept the restructuring plan for Safe Journey and to re-open the program in Janu-
ary 2009. Pat May, President of EMP said:
“After assessing the community’s need for a suburban-based domestic violence support
program and a thorough evaluation of the factors that contributed to our financial crisis this
spring, we are confident in our ability to reopen Safe Journey in January and sustain it well
into the future.”
The EMP Board also voted to hire Allison O’Malley, who led the restructuring effort, as
Safe Journey’s Executive Director. Safe Journey is a resource and support center for victims
of domestic violence. Our congregation supports it through our Board of Missions and Out-
reach.

GENERATION TWO
Please consider becoming a volunteer for Generation Two. Generation Two creates a foundation
for learning in elementary schools, helps decrease school absences, and promotes enthusiasm for
learning among children who like school the least. G2 needs volunteers to play with 1st grade stu-
dents. This is not a tutoring program. These are normal kids in regular classrooms in the Rochester
City and Fairport School Districts. Volunteers meet once a week throughout the school year. The
time commitment is 2 hours per week. Full training and ongoing support is provided. No special
skills needed, just enjoy playing with children. We have a lot of fun and the children love us.
For further information contact Kim Weick at 585-377-8213 or kimweick@gmail.com

KEEPING UP TO DATE
Our revitalized web page is up and running. Check things out to see what is going
on. If you have friends who want to know about us, send them to fairportucc.org. As
time goes on more and more information will be added both for internal and external
use. The web page is a center of communication for our parish. Another way that we
try and keep people up to date is by using e-mail to inform you of activities or events
of importance. We can only do this if we have your up-to-date e-mail address. If you
have not already done so, please give
Cathy Kinton (church1@choiceonemail.com)
your e-mail address so that you can be informed about the good works of our church
and church family. Thanks.
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Mission Trip ’09 -Deposits are Due
On July 19 – 25, our youth will be heading to Hurricane, West Virginia for their annual mis-
sion trip – a time to join with hundreds of other youth to refurbish homes for the less fortunate.
All youth who will be entering 7th – 12th grade next fall are eligible to attend. To secure your
spot, send a $50 deposit to the church ASAP. (Make check payable to: First Congregational
UCC. Write “mission trip deposit” in memo area.) Watch the youth group bulletin board for
more information.

Youth Group to Work at

JYF Halloween Party
Set For Friday, October 24
Calling all 6th – 8th graders! Ready for some ghoul-
ish fun??? Come to our annual Halloween party in
Upper Fellowship Hall from 7 – 9:30 p.m. on Octo-
ber 24. Be sure to wear your Halloween costume!
Friends are welcome. Sign up on the JYF bulletin
board in Fellowship Hall.
City Soup Kitchen
November 15
JYF and SYF students are invited
to work at St. Joseph’s House of Hos-
pitality – a soup kitchen in the city –
on Sat. Nov. 15. We’ll be bringing the
food, cooking, and serving lunch to
approximately 75 less fortunate peo-
ple. We will meet at the church at
8:30 a.m. and will return at approx.
1:30 p.m. Sign up on the youth group
bulletin board in Fellowship Hall.
Spots are limited, so sign up quickly!

SYF Halloween Fun

Set for October 24
Our senior high students will be heading to a
haunted house and return to the church for refresh-
ments and movies – a horror movie in basement or
funny Halloween movie upstairs. Wear your Hal-
loween costumes and be ready for some fun! Meet
at church at 8 p.m. Bring $9 for haunted house ad-
mission. Sign up on SYF bulletin board or call Mrs.
Hamill at 425-1958.
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 Lost Boys of Sudan
Speaker – October 29
“They say I am a Lost Boy, but God has found me.” Join us on October 29 as we listen to
John Dau tell of his survival of a 14-year journey from his home village in Duk County, Su-
dan in 1987 to his arrival in Syracuse, New York in 2001.
When John was 13, the northern troops attacked his village. He fled into the night, without
food or clothes. He and thousands of other boys began their 1,000 mile walk across Sudan.
These boys became known as the Lost Boys. John has used the unimaginable suffering as an
inspiration to help his people. Today, he is the founder and president of the John Dau Sudan
Foundation, which aims to transform healthcare in Southern Sudan.
We will meet at the church at 6:15 p.m. and car pool to the Irondequoit United Church of
Christ, 644 Titus Ave., Rochester, NY, 14617. Sign up in Fellowship Hall.

Junior High Class

SYF to Tackle
the Amazing Maize Maze”
on October 24
Our senior high students will be heading to Long
Acre Farm on Oct. 24 to try their luck in the
maize maze. We’ll meet at the church at 7:30
p.m. Cost is $10. Sign up in Fellowship Hall!
Continues Study of
the Ten Commandments
During October, our Junior High class
will continue their 10 week study on
the ten commandments too. Through
catchy “rap” music, powerful Power
Point presentations, prayer and discus-
sion, our students will begin to see how
timeless and relevant these command-
ments really are.

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 Children’s Chapel Students To Focus On Helping Others
During October, our Children’s Chapel students are learning about Jesus’ instruction to us to
“love one another.” After their short chapel service, the students are making winter caps to do-
nate to the children at School 33. In November, the students will learn about the fruits of the
spirit -- love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility and self-control.
Their mission project in November will be to make centerpieces and placemats for the Commu-
nity Dinner.

Preschoolers & Elementary Students

Focus on Joshua & Trusting God
From Oct. 26 – Nov. 16, our younger students will
be learning about how God chose Joshua to lead the
Israelites across the Jordan River into the Promised
Land, after Moses died. They’ll see that Joshua
trusted God’s promise to be with him, and we can
trust God’s promise to be with us wherever we go.
Junior High Class Continues
Study of the Ten Commandments
Our Junior High class will complete their 10 week
study on the ten commandments in November.
Through catchy “rap” music, powerful Power Point
presentations, prayer and discussion, our students are
learning how timeless and relevant these command-
ments really are.
Senior High To Learn
About Simple Living
During November, the Senior High class
will learn about the foundations of the
Christian life and voluntary simplicity.
They will analyze lifestyle, food, celebra-
tions, and more, as they explore ways to
simplify and question if they are living as
Jesus wants them to live. They’ll answer
the question, “Is Christmas a celebration of
our savior’s birth or an ‘orgy of selfish-
ness?’”

“Waiting For Jesus” Advent Project Set For Nov. 23

On Sunday, Nov. 23, our church school students will gather in Upper Fellowship Hall to talk
about Advent and make a special project to help them look forward to Christmas.

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Dear Fellow Church Members,

We have all seen the recent headline reports of falling stock prices, shaky credit markets
and distressed banks. That these events cause increased anxiety and even downright anger is
hardly a surprise. Yet, now is the time that the stewardship committee is asking church members
to pause and take stock of the health and vitality of our community in Christ. We hope that you
will conclude, as we have, that our congregation is blessed and truly prosperous where it matters
most.

Where it matters most – these words have never had more meaning. Faith, fellowship and
family are the storehouses for our riches. This wealth has never been subject to the whimsical
cycles of the marketplace. We know our good fortune is wholly in our hands, because it is subject
only to God’s promised love for us, our obedience to him, and our commitment to one another.
Whenever we have invested in the best of ourselves, the returns have multiplied tenfold. Con-
sider the following as proofs:

* We believe that our children’s Christian education is a primary responsibility of the church, so
we have developed a first rate child and youth education program. Because of this investment, we
are able to watch with humble pride as our children mature into young adults who are knowl-
edgeable of God’s word and secure in his love.

*We believe that adult religious education is vital, so we have fostered classes, seminars and ser-
vices that encourage continuous Christian growth. This investment helps us view an ever chang-
ing world in the context of God’s overarching plan for us.

*We believe that beautiful music is central to our worship experience, so we thankfully support a
wonderful choir and accompanist. This investment has produced music that touches our soul and
moves us closer to God in a way that words alone cannot.

*We believe that missions and communal good works are the highest expressions of our love for
God, so we extend our hand to those in need, and we teach our children to do the same. This in-
vestment has heightened the sense of camaraderie and good cheer that binds our congregation
together.

Now is the time for prayerful reflection on what portion of this year’s harvest you will sow back
into our church community and spiritual growth. As you contemplate your gifts, think about what
you love about our church and how best to invest where it matters most.

The Stewardship Committee

Vicky Hoover Eric Johansen 14
John Quattrociocchi
 Family Movie Night
November 7
To Feature the Veggie Tales Hit:

“Where’s God when

I’m S-Scared?”
Attention families of preschoolers and elementary school
children! Our first Family Movie Night is scheduled for Fri-
day, November 7 from 7 – 9 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. The
movie will start at 7:30 p.m. in Upper Fellowship Hall. All
family members are welcome. Come in your PJs and bring a
blanket and pillow, if you wish. This is a great way to get ac-
quainted with other families, while enjoy-
ing a good show and yummy treats. Sign
up on the registration sheet on the
“Elementary Kid News” bulletin board in
Fellowship Hall or call the church office at
223-0224.
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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@choiceonemail.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
Business Administrator: Sue Brooks
Epistle Editor: Bill Lindsay
Wedding Coordinator: Sue Bickel

First Congregational United Church of Christ

26 East Church Street
Fairport NY 14450

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