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.
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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.
