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Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday, March 14 at 2:00am. Please remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour before retiring on Saturday, March 13.


Lent and Holy Week 2010 information is available by clicking here: Lenten Brochure.

You may follow the Lenten Devotional blog by clicking here.


Third Church Sunday “Construction” Schedule:


* 9:00am Worship in the Third Church Chapel
* 10:00am Adult Faith Development (at RMSC in the Bausch Auditorium), Junior Choir (Third Church Chapel)
* 11:15am Worship at the Lutheran Church of the Incarnate Word; church school children will participate in the first part of the service
* 11:30am Church School start time in the Third Church Education Building

 


Construction Updates

You may follow the Construction blog by clicking here. (ee wonderful photos of the dis-assembling of the sanctuary pews).


Adult Faith Development

Sunday, March 14, 10:00am
Rochester Museum & Science Center. Bausch Auditorium

Searching for the Root Causes of Crime in Rochester – Session #1 of 2
Led by Patrick Flanigan

Click here for a map of the Rochester Museum and Science Center Campus
Click here for a map of the Bausch Building and the location of the Bausch Auditorium.


 

Youth Activities


Sunday, March 14, 2010

Commissioning Class at 9:30am in the 6th Grade Classroom/302

Youth Church School at 9:30am in the Youth Lounge/306

Covenant Singers and Ringers warm-up at 10:45pm at Incarnate Word

Worship Education Class at 11:00am in the Youth Lounge/306

Jr. High Bells at 4:30pm at Incarnate Word

Covenant Ringers at 4:30pm at Incarnate Word

Covenant Singers at 5:15pm in the Chapel

Youth Dinner and Fellowship at 6:00pm in the Youth Lounge/306


What The Bible Says—and Doesn't Say—About Homosexuality

Sunday, March 14: 4:00 p.m. Lenten Choral Evensong
                            5:00 p.m. Lecture and Discussion
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

Third Church, through its More Light Committee, has participated in a city-wide consortium for more than 10 years, focusing on “Christian Faith and LGBT Experience.” This event is intended for people new to the conversation or for those who need a refresher after many years. Speaker is Darell Lance. Join us, and invite a friend. For further information, contact John Wilkinson at 271-6537, ext. 105 or visit www.cfle.groupsite.com.


Lenten Lunchtime Series: Lenten Voices

Thursdays, March 11 through April 1, 12:00pm
4-Year Old Classroom/103: Education Building (Please enter from Arnold Park)

Each week during Lent, in keeping with the theme of water, this class will read and review a significant sermon that focuses on water. Attendees are invited to bring their own lunch. Coffee will be pro

vided. Copies of sermons will be available in advance in the literature rack outside the church office.


Lenten Series: Come to the Water

Thursdays, March 11, 18, 25, 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Gathering Center, Asbury First United Methodist Church

Led by John Wilkinson and Mark Ralls, Pastor of Asbury First United Methodist Church.

During this Lenten season, John Wilkinson and Mark Ralls will lead a thought-provoking series called “Come to the Water.” Through a variety of arts media – film, music, literature – we will explore the theological implications of water in our lives and the life of faith. Come for one session or all. Materials will be available at the first session. Dinner (optional) will be available for $8, call 271-1050 to reserve.


A River Runs Through It

Thursday Lenten Voices Sermon Series

Thursday, March 11, 12:00pm
4-Year Old Classroom/Room #103
"A River Runs Through It" by Thomas A. Sweet, led by Martha Langford.

Thursday Lenten Dinner Series

Thursday, March 11, 6:00pm
Bathering Center, Asbury United Methodist Church
Come To The Water, led By John Wilkinson and Mark Ralls. We will focus on images from “A River Runs Through It.” Dinner is available For $8. Prior reservations are needed. Please call Melody Guadagnino, 271-1050, ext. 103.

Mom’s Group

Friday, March 12, 6:30pm

The Mom’s Group is reading "A River Runs Through It." Contact Rebecca D’Angelo-Veitch at rveitch@thirdpresbyterian.org or 271-6537, ext. 118 for more information

Movie Viewing

Saturday, March 13, 11:00am
Cinema Theatre
Please join us at The Cinema on South Clinton for an 11:00am screening of the film "A River Runs Through It." Tickets are $3 and can be purchased this Sunday in coffee hour (along with the books), by calling the Becky D'Angelo-Veitch at 271-6537, ext. 118, or at the door on the morning of March 13 (the doors will open at 10:30am.)

Sunday Worship, Lunch and Book/Movie Discussion

Sunday, March 14
Worship at 9:00am In the Third Church Chapel, 11:15am at Incarnate Word

John Wilkinson Preaching, Water: "A River Runs Through It", based on John 1:1-18. After worship on March 14, there will be a lunchtime discussion of the book led by Lisa Henry. Bring a bag lunch, or order one (ham, turkey or vegetarian sandwich plus salad and dessert for $8) by signing up in coffee hour or by Contacting Becky D'Angelo-Veitch at 271-6537, ext. 118.


Shawl Knitting Ministry

Monday, March 15, 5:00pm
Parlor

Contact Nancy Adams at 889-4055.


Calvin Guild

Wednesday, March 17, 12:00pm
Valley Manor

David DuBois will be our guest in March. His topic is, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Church.” If you bring a dish to pass, the cost is $2.00; if you do not bring a dish, the cost is $5.00. Contact Cile Rice at 461-3813.


Chapel Concert By Candlelight

Thursday, March 18, 7:30pm
Chapel

This special concert will feature the absolutely wonderful choral ensemble, Schola Cantorum of Christ Church, directed by Stephen Kennedy. The Schola Cantorum is well-known locally for their exquisite presentations of Compline each Sunday evening at Christ Church downtown, and are becoming well-known beyond Rochester for their two highly-regarded compact discs of choral music. You won't want to miss their program which will feature beautiful music from several centuries.

Donations will be accepted to support and continue the series, which receives generous support from the Janet S. and David B. Reed Fund. Join us for this special evening!


Sisters In Spirit

Friday, March 19, 9:30am
Cloverwood

All women are welcome to join the group for book study, fellowship and prayer. Contact Amy Stratton-Smith at 224-9051 or strattonsmith@frontiernet.net for more information.


Youth Event: Urban Presbyterians Together Youth Night

Friday, March 19, 6:45pm – 10:45pm
New Life Presbyterian Church

Bring a canned food item and join other youth from our sister churches for an evening of fun and fellowship. RSVP to Jane Carden at jcarden@thirdpresbyterian.org or 271-6537, ext. 107 by Wednesday, March 17.


Annual Meeting of the Congregation

Sunday, March 21 following the 11:15am service
Lutheran Church of the Incarnate Word

Per its bylaws, the Session of Third Presbyterian Church has called for an annual meeting of the congregation on Sunday, March 21 following the 11:15am service of worship at the Lutheran Church of the Incarnate Word. All are welcome. Annual reports are available in the Chapel, the Office, the Sanctuary at Incarnate Word and online by clicking here. We will hear reports on 2009 activities, review our 2010 financial situation and elect new officers. The Congregational Fellowship Committee will provide a light lunch.


Song Fest

Thursday, March 25, 7:15pm
Valley Manor Music Lounge

Please join us for a Song Fest! All are welcome to attend, either to participate or listen. If you would like to offer a solo instrumental or vocal, story/poetry reading, clowning, please contact Joanne Anderson, 734-1307.


Church School and Qabats Families


For information and logistics regarding construction, you may access informational letters about Qabats by clicking here and Church School by clicking here.


Support Third Church through Amazon.com.

If you are buying books or other items through Amazon.com, Third Church can now benefit through your purchases. Simply access the Amazon.com website through the Third Church website (see button on left side of webpage.) Third Church will receive a portion of any proceeds of items purchased from Amazon through the church website. Thank you for your support.


Start Saving NOW for Earth Day!

Sunday, April 25

On Sunday afternoon, April 25, the parking lots of Third Church, the Jewish Federation and Imagine It (www.imaginerecycling.com) will be buzzing with volunteers who will collect your electronics (large and small), #5 plastics, clothes, boots, shoes, eye glasses and pharmaceuticals. Third Church Earth Keepers along with the Jewish Federation, Habitat for Humanity, Monroe County and others are planning this huge recycling event called Rochester Coming Together to Recycle and Reuse. Start saving your things now!


Used Clothing Drop-Off Trailer

Sponsored by Habitat for Humanity

There is a Used Clothing Drop-Off Shed in the Meigs Street parking lot. Items accepted: All clothing, shoes, belts, sneakers, purses, blankets, sheets, pillowcases, drapes and stuffed toys. Please put items in plastic bags. Items are sent to people in need all over the world. You will receive a tax deduction for your donation; receipts are on the trailer.



Click here to see a list of church events from 2010.





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