Mom’s Group Retreat
September 28 & 29
Covenant Acres Camp & Retreat Center, Pike, NY
Contact Becky D’Angelo-Veitch at 271-6537, ext. 118 or rveitch@thirdpresbyterian.org
for further information. Registration deadline is September
12.
Rally Day
Sunday, September 9
9:00am
Junior Choir’s first rehearsal of the program year, Church School,
Qabats registration; Open House in the Education building
10:00am
Worship will include: welcoming back the Chancel Choir as
they lead us in music; sermon by John Wilkinson entitled “Horses
on Parade VII.” Join Fellow Worshipers Under the Tent on the
Church Lawn after Worship.
Enjoy a hot dog lunch created and served by your Congregational Fellowship
Committee, Deacons and friends, and music performed by the lively
Meigs Street Ramblers. It will also be possible to look at the wonderful
opportunities available at Third Church.
Church School Fall Mission Project
Cameron Community Ministries is organizing a collection of
school supplies this year for teachers at School #30 on Otis Street.
All are invited to bring in supplies to support this project.
All supplies will be collected on Rally Day, Sunday September
9th, at the Children’s Ministry Committee table.
Click
here for full information and a list of needed supplies.
Sounds of the Season
Sunday, December 31 at 12:00 noon
SPECIAL CONCERT
Derrick Smith, Baritone
Herb Smith, Trumpet
Peter DuBois, Piano
This special post-Christmas performance will feature many
of the pieces that Derrick, Herb, and Peter performed in their recent
recital in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York.
The program features music by Bach and Handel, as well as carol
and folk song settings by Alfred Burt, Jake Heggie, Philip Maue, and
John Ness Beck. Also featured will be two pieces specially composed
by Herb Smith, including the Rochester premiere of his “The
12 Tones of Christmas”.
Come and enjoy some post-holiday music making in the beauty of the
Third Church sanctuary, following the 10:45 worship service that day.
Click
here for the poster.
Joy to the World!
Christmas Eve at Third Church
10:45 am - One Service of Worship - (Sanctuary)
4:30 pm - Festival of the Nativity - (Sanctuary)
8:00 pm - Communion - (Chapel)
11:00 pm - Lessons and Carols - (Sanctuary)
Please feel free to send the following message to friends and family
around the world, so they might join us by way of the internet for
Christmas Eve worship!
Once again this year, the Christmas Eve Service of Lessons and Carols
will be broadcast live at 11:00 p.m. on WXXI-FM.
Musicians and celebrants will share the Christmas story in readings
and carols, and the choir will sing music by Herbert Howells, John
Rutter and Javier Busto, along with the broadcast premiere of a new
work by Andrew Carter entitled Slumber Song.
If you can't tune in to Classical 91.5 FM in Rochester, New York
at 11:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Christmas Eve, you can listen to the
live audio stream. Use the following link in your web browser or media
player:
http://wxxi.org/podcast/fm-hi.m3u
(high speed connection)
http://wxxi.org/odcast/fm-low.m3u
(low speed connection)
And we'd love to hear your response to the broadcast. Please send
an email mailto:radio@wxxi.org]radio@wxxi.org.
This broadcast is made possible in partnership with WXXI Public Broadcasting,
through a generous grant from Valley Manor Custom Apartment Homes.
Click here
information about events during Advent.
Advent Potluck and “Ring and Sing”
Friday, December 15 at 6:00pm
Make the Advent Potluck and “Ring and Sing” part
of your holiday activities this year! It is sure to be a fun and refreshing
evening of music, featuring the Third Church Ringers, Freedom Ringers
and Chapel Bells! Bring a dish to pass that serves eight: main dishes,
salads, vegetables and desserts are needed. At 7:00pm, join us for
the Advent “Ring and Sing.” This festive service will
feature Christmas Carols performed by the bell choirs, as well as
a time for carol singing by the congregation.
Join Bob Eames for a Special Tour
Sunday, December 10, after 10:45am Worship
Where is the Moot Room? How do the handbell players get in
that balcony? What and where is the Columbarium? Who made the stained
glass windows? When was the church fire and what was damaged? Where
are the Food Cupboard groceries stored? Where do our IHN guests shower?
If you’d like to know more about our Third Church physical plant,
make plans to accompany Bob Eames on his famous Church Tour.
New T3’s
(Twenties and Thirties at Third)
Friday, December 8, 7:30pm
If you are in your twenties or thirties, visitor, member
of friend, you are invited! Come join us for a “Dessert and
Game Night” on Friday, December 8, at the Sprague’s, 116
Jersey St, 14609. Interested? Call Jim or Anne Marie Trammell at 425-0903
or email jimytram@fronternet.net.
Chapel Concert
Thursday, December 7, 7:30pm
The second concert in the 2006-2007 series of Chapel Concerts
by Candlelight gives us an unusual opportunity to hear a music for
clavichord as Ulrika Davidsson performs
a program entitled “Sweet Sounds from the Clavichord,”
including music by Bach, Haydn and Henneberg. Ulrika has concertized
throughout Europe as well as in the U.S., and has presented recitals
and lectures at several international conferences. She teaches keyboard
technique at the Eastman School of Music and is currently pursuing
a Doctoral degree in piano and early keyboards at the Eastman School
of Music under Barry Snyder and William Porter.
There is no admission charge; an offering will be received to support
future concerts. Invite your friends to join you for this unusual
opportunity. This series is made possible in part by the Janet S.
and David B. Reed Fund.
Song Fest at Valley Manor
Thursday, December 7, 7:00pm
All are invited to join in the monthly Song Fest at Valley
Manor. Refreshments are served. Secular and sacred music will bring
us together. The event will conclude at 8:00pm. If you need a ride,
call Joanne Anderson at 734-1307.
Presbyterian Men
Monday, December 4, 7:30pm
Contact Pete Weishaar at 218-9891 or send an email to: TPCmen-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.
First Monday Evening Prayer
December 4 at 7:00pm in the Chapel
This service will focus on Advent as a time of preparation
and waiting for the coming of our Lord. John Wilkinson will serve
as liturgist with Lauren Apt (flute), Glenna Curren, (cello) Anna
Lenti, Bridget Neary, Abbie Stevens and Sandy Gianniny (harp) leading
the music. Candle Lighters will be Jo Whang and Gloria Pleger. Come
for a time of prayer and meditation in the beauty of the Chapel. All
are welcome.
World AIDS Day
“Keep the Promise” Prayer Service to Commemorate World
AIDS Day
Sunday, December 3, 7:00pm in the Sanctuary
A special prayer service will be held in the Third Church sanctuary
in conjunction with the world campaign to stop AIDS. Wade Norwood,
Director, Safety Net Initiatives of the Finger Lakes Health Systems
Agency will deliver a reflection. The worship service is sponsored
by 35 church and community groups, including Third Presbyterian Church.
Alternative Christmas Market
Sunday, December 3, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Wonderful Gifts… Wrapped in Good feeling
The traditional Third Church Alternative Christmas Market
will take place on Sunday, December 3 from 9:00am until 2:00pm. Holiday
shopping will benefit:
Music and Arts
Schools #6 and #35
Children’s Ministry Trip
Youth Ministry
Heifer Project
Interfaith Hospitality Network
Corner Place
One World Goods
Hunger Team
Hurricane Relief III Trip , and others
Mom’s Group
Friday, December 1, 7:30pm
We'll prepare gift bags for RAIHN families. Please bring
items to decorate the bags or items to fill the bags. Items to fill
the bag can include candy, personal-sized lotions and soaps, crayons,
markers or other small items. We'll also collect cash to purchase
socks and underwear once we know the families we will be helping.
When we are done with the bags, we'll relax over treats (sweet and
savory) and enjoy each other's company. We'll also collect items
and cash Sundays in December or you can get items to Candice Lucas
(473-4769) or Jenny Hutkowski (264-1157).
Thanksgiving Day Interfaith Service
Thursday, November 23, 11:00am
Baptist Temple, Clover Street
The service, originated in 1874, is the oldest such service
in the country. It is a beacon of hope for peace, cooperation and
understanding for people of all faiths. Third Church will again participate
in the service. All are welcome.
Advent Wreath Making
Sunday, November 19, 12:00 Noon
Celebration Center
The Congregational Fellowship Committee invites you to an
advent wreath-making workshop. Share a light lunch and pick up a devotional
guide, which will follow this year’s Sunday worship readings.
Peter
DuBois in Concert
Friday, November 17, 8:00pm
Sanctuary
Director of Music/Organist of Third Church for the past fifteen
years, Peter DuBois will perform a recital of music by J.S. Bach,
Marcel Dupré, César Franck, Maurice Duruflé and
Paul Hindemith on the 4-manual Austin organ in the Sanctuary. Peter
has performed extensively in the United States and abroad. In addition
to his duties at Third Church, he serves on the faculty of the Eastman
School of Music part time, as Assistant Professor of Sacred Music,
and Director of the Sacred Music Diploma. Invite your friends to join
you for this wonderful concert. There is no admission charge.
Mom’s Book Club
Friday, November 17, 7:00pm
The group will meet at the home of Ellen Rye. They are reading
Myla Goldberg’s Bee Season. Contact Candice Lucas at 473-4679
for more information.
Song Fest at Valley Manor
Thursday, November 16, 7:00pm
All are invited to join in the monthly Song Fest at Valley
Manor. Refreshments are served. We will sing secular and sacred music.
If you need a ride, call Joanne Anderson at 734-1307.
Calvin Guild
Wednesday, November 15, 12:00 Noon
Johnston Hall
Ed Misma of the “New Horizons” band will discuss
the group’s activities. If you would like to attend, contact
Ed King at 342-2736.
The World Council of Churches Comes to Rochester
November 13 - 15
Hansulrich Gerber, Coordinator of the WCC’s
“Decade to Overcome Violence,” will describe
and interpret the current ministries of the WCC, preach in a worship
celebration, and lead a seminar and workshop focused on understanding
violence and how faith communities can respond.
“Transformed by Grace: 9th Assembly Priorities for the WCC”
Monday, Nov. 13, 12 Noon, Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity
School
A buffet luncheon; for reservations please call (585)254-2570
An Ecumenical Worship Celebration
Monday, Nov. 13, 7:00 PM, Baber AME Church, 550 Meigs Street,
Rochester
“Seeking Spiritual Dimensions Underlying the Crisis in Violence”
Tuesday, Nov. 14, 8:30 - 11:45 AM, CRCDS, 1100 South Goodman
Street
”What Can We Do in Rochester to respond to Violence in Its
Many Faces?”
Tuesday, Nov. 14, 1:45 - 4:00 PM, CRCDS
“Raise Up the Foundations of Many Generations: Churches Respond
to Violence”
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 10 AM-Noon, Mt. Olivet Baptist Church,
141 Adams St.
For further details, visit www.grcc.org/.
Pastoral Care Luncheon
Sunday, November 12, 12:15pm
Celebration Center
“Living with Dementia: What Families and Friends Should
Know” will be the focus of our Pastoral Care Luncheon at 12:15pm
on November 12. Todd Goddard from the Alzheimer’s Association
will be our guest speaker. Whether you or someone you care for has
been touched by dementia, you will benefit from this opportunity.
All are welcome. We will serve a sandwich lunch (suggested $5.00 donation).
Please make a reservation with Dona Summers at 271-6537, ext. 101
or dsummers@thirdpresbyterian.org.
Presbyterian Men
Monday, November 6
Host: Vince Tollers
The group has been using the Harvest Covenant Group material this
fall. For more information contact Pete Weishaar at 218-9891 or send
an email to TPC men-subscribe@yahoo.com.
First Monday Evening Prayer
Monday, November 6, 7:00pm
Chapel
A Service of Remembrance
During this service, there will be a special time of remembrance for
those from the Third Church community that have died during this past
year. The liturgy will be led by John Wilkinson, Deborah Hughes and
Pam Foye. Musicians for the evening are Anna Lenti, cantor,
Mary Cowden, flute, and Sandra Gianniny, harp. Candle
lighters are Betty Iwan and Janet Curry. All are welcome to this time
of candlelight, quiet prayer and reflection.
EROI Community Organ Recital
Friday, November 3 at 7:30pm
Chapel
Organ students from the Eastman School of Music will perform
a public recital in support of the Eastman Rochester Organ Initiative
(EROI) in our Chapel on Friday, November 3 at 7:30pm. There is no
admission charge, but donations will be accepted to benefit the EROI
project.
CHANCEL CHOIR presents SPECIAL MUSIC
Sunday, October 29 – Morning AND Evening
Sanctuary
Concert for All Saints'
As noted in last month’s Messenger, the Chancel Choir will
be presenting major works this year outside of the usual liturgical
seasons of Advent and Lent.
The first of these will be the presentation of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s
monumental Requiem as a memorial Concert for All Saints’
on Sunday, October 29, with the members of the Rochester Philharmonic
Orchestra and others. Portions of the Requiem will be sung
in worship at 10:45am that morning, and a
full concert performance, along with other anthems appropriate
for All Saints’, will be presented that evening at 7:00pm
in the Sanctuary. In order to hear the complete Requiem,
we encourage you to return for the full concert performance, and invite
friends and neighbors to join you! You won’t want to miss either wonderful
performance.
Major funding for this presentation is provided by a gift to the
glory of God and in memory of Karen Holmes and George Jones. A Special
Music offering will be received to support additional expenses of
this event, and presentations of other major works.
Click
here for more information.
Energy Sunday
Sunday, October 22
Meigs Street Parking Lot
| Sponsored by: Third Church
Earth Keepers |
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Drive your hybrid car to church and park in the Meigs Street
lot. Stand by your car after worship and tell others about it.
Walk to church, car pool, ride your bike, take the bus. |
All of the above will be rewarded by the gift of one compact florescent
light bulb courtesy of the Third Church Earth Keepers. |
Camp Cory Evening Prayer
Sunday, October 22, 7:00pm
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
48 Perrin Street, Fairport
The children of six area churches who participated in the August Camp
Cory Choir Retreat will join together to present a beautiful service
of Evening Prayer. Liturgy, psalms, readings, anthems and prayers
will be led by the children. All are welcome.
The Film: An Inconvenient Truth
Friday, October 13 7:00pm
Johnston Hall
Presented by: Third Church Earth Keepers
All the congregation is invited. A light dessert will be provided
at no cost. Come watch the film to become informed about scientific
debate about global warming. Is it real, or is it propaganda? Listen
to the science, decide for yourself, and leave prepared to enter into
dialogue about our responsibility as citizens of this planet.
Julian
Saturday, September 23 at 7:30 pm
Linda C. Loving will present Julian, a dramatic monologue
based on the life and times of Julian of Norwich and her written work,
Revelations of Divine Love. Mystic, writer, spiritual guide, Julian
is the first-known English woman whose written work survives. In the
midst of great turmoil, Julian spoke words of comfort, of hope, of
forgiveness, of revelation. She speaks to our time as well.
Linda Loving is an actress, writer, and ordained Presbyterian minister.
She brings to the role of Julian a combined background in theater
and theology. She has given over sixty performances of “Julian
of Norwich” around the country and at Julian’s Shrine
in Norwich, England.
Admission is $10.00 at the door ($5.00 Students) Click
here to view the flyer.
Presented in collaboration with the conference
Living the Call: Celebrating 50 Years of Women’s Ordination
to Ministry
Calvin Guild
Wednesday, September 20 at 6:00pm
Johnston Hall
Calvin Guild will open its fall season on Wednesday, September
20 at 6:00pm (please note the corrected time) in Johnston Hall. Come
hear Frank Williams discuss “Geriatrics” at the opening
meeting of the new program year. If you have not received a phone
call and would like to attend, please contact Ed King at 342-2736.
If you bring a dish to pass, the cost is $2.00; if you do not bring
a dish to pass, the cost is $5.00.
Women's Ordination Celebration, "Living the Call"
Celebrating 50 years of Women's Ordination to the
Ministry
Saturday, September 23 from 9:00am to 4:00pm
The day will include fine preaching, a stellar presentation,
panels and time for community building and fellowship.The evening’s
performance of Julian by Linda Loving is
something to which to invite friends and neighbors.
Rally Day
Sunday, September 10
We’ll all be together again on September 10! Join us
for Junior Choir’s first rehearsal, Church School Open House,
and Qabats registration at 9:00am, worship in the Sanctuary at 10:00am,
followed by a light lunch created and served by Congregational Fellowship
and the Deacons. We will be entertained by the Meigs Street Ramblers
and you will have an opportunity to peruse the myriad of Third Church
opportunities that promise to enrich your life. What a great Sunday
to bring a friend!
Books, Books, Books IT’S BACK!
Third Church’s Third Annual Book Sale
Saturday, August 5 and Sunday, August 6
in the Celebration Center
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
1) DONATE your “in-good-condition” used
books (NO FOREIGN LANGUAGE BOOKS, TEXTBOOKS, MEDICAL BOOKS or MAGAZINES).
Books may be dropped off from June 19-July 14 in the office (in the
“book bin”) or in the Education Building (lower level,
second door on the right). From July 14—July 26, books may be
dropped off in the office or in the fireplace end of the Celebration
Center.
2) VOLUNTEER in one or more ways: a)
pre-sort books on a Sunday in July; b) help “set-up”
in the Celebration Center on Friday, August 4; c)
be a cashier at the sale on Saturday or Sunday; d)
help with “take-down” on Monday, August 7. Most importantly,
come to the sale and buy lots of books!
If you’re able to volunteer for any of these jobs (remember
how much fun we had last year?) or would like more information, please
contact Jan or Jim Chisholm at 227-7904 or janchis@rochester.rr.com.
We’re looking forward to an even bigger and better event than
last year—BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Gerre
Hancock, organist, in recital at Third Church
Friday, August 4 at 8:00pm
World-renowned organist and improviser Gerre Hancock will
perform an organ recital in the sanctuary of Third Church on Friday,
August 4 at 8:00pm as part of the Eastman School of Music's IMPROVFest.
The program is FREE and open to the public. Dr. Hancock was for many
years Organist and Choirmaster at New York's St. Thomas Church on
Fifth Avenue, and since retiring from there in 2004, is serving with
his wife on the faculty of the University of Texas at Austin. Come
and hear this legendary musician perform.
“God’s Rules for the Road”
Join Third Presbyterian, New Life Presbyterian, and Reformation
Lutheran Churches for Vacation Bible School:
July 24-27 from 5:30-7:30pm
Held on the front lawn at New Life Presbyterian Church (Monroe
and Rosedale)
You are invited to be a part of this wonderful collaborative effort
between Third Presbyterian, New Life Presbyterian and Reformation
Lutheran Churches. Whether you come as a child participant, adult
“blanket sitter,” teen “Roadie,” or adult
leader, there is a place for you at VBS! Daily themes will include:
God’s Rule Book (The Ten Commandments); Do the Right Thing (Daniel);
The Golden Rule (The Good Samaritan) and From Rules to Grace (Story
of Zacchaeus).
Be a part of God's blessing to the children of the Upper Monroe Neighborhood
by learning about God and sharing our faith in community with them!
No pre-registration required. And IT'S FREE!
Training for adult and teen volunteers: Sunday, July 23,
5:00-7:30pm at New Life Presbyterian Church, 243
Rosedale, on the 1000 block of Monroe Avenue.
Contact with Questions or to Volunteer: Ann McMican or Jack Mould
- 533-1222, mcmould@rochester.rr.com.
Katrina 2 Travelers Report
Sunday, June 25 at 11:00am
A second team of volunteers from Third Church traveled to Louisiana
to provide hurricane relief from May 20-27, 2006. Join with them for
coffee in the Celebration Center after worship to hear a report on
their experience!
Photos of their travels are posted at http://www.thirdpresbyterian.org/outreach-service/katrina/katrina.shtml.
Men’s Group Picnic
Sunday, June 25, 4:30pm
The Men’s Group and families will gather at the home of Kelly
and Pete Weishaar for a picnic. Please RSVP by email to pweishaar@mccmlaw.com
by the end of the day, Friday, June 23 to indicate a head count and
whether you’ll bring a salad or dessert.
Dining Room Ministry Volunteers Gather for Picnic at Ellison
Park, Sycamore Shelter
Saturday, June 24, 12:00pm-3:00pm
All Dining Room Ministry volunteers, past and present, are cordially
invited to a recognition picnic. Bring your family and have fun! There
will be activities for everyone. Please bring your own beverage; last
names beginning with A – F bring desserts, G – M salads,
N – Z side dishes. Place settings, hot dogs, rolls and condiments
will be provided. RSVP to the church office at 271-6513 or by email
to ottomg@rochester.rr.com. We hope to see you there!!
Ice Cream Social
June 18 after the 10:45 service
Join fellow Third Church friends at the annual Ice Cream
Social following 10:45 worship on June 18.
Outreach Planning
Saturday, June 10, 9:00am to Noon
Join Third Church volunteers in a brainstorming event to
evaluate our current Outreach program and suggest new directions.
RSVP to Rod Frohman at rfrohman@thirdpresbyterian.org or 271-6537,
ext. 106.
Choral
Evensong
Sunday, June 4, at 4:00pm in the Sanctuary
The Chancel Choir will present a Service of Choral Evensong, followed
by a reception in Johnston Hall. This 45-minute service of scripture,
prayer and music, based on traditions observed in the Anglican church
for many centuries, will feature some of the music the choir prepared
for its last tour in England and Scotland, as well as the wonderful
new anthem, Seek him that maketh the seven stars by Jonathan Dove.
Other composers represented include, Charles V. Stanford, Richard
Shephard, Sir John Stainer, and mystical Estonian composer Arvo Pärt.
This evensong will also mark the last time that Assistant Organist
Matthew Brown will be accompanying the Choir.
Invite your friends and neighbors to join you… you won’t
want to miss this special worship experience!
Outreach Benefit Gala
Monday, June 5, 6:00pm
Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School
Mark your calendars now for an event you won't want to miss!
William H. Hudnut III will be in Rochester on Monday June 5 to speak
at the Outreach Benefit Dinner on the subject: “The Church and
American Cities in the 21st Century.”
The cost is $60 per person; $25 of this amount is tax deductible.
Make checks payable to Third Presbyterian Church, June 5 dinner, and
mailed to 4 Meigs Street, Rochester NY, 14607. Questions? Call Rod
Frohman, 271-6537, ext. 106 or rfrohman@thirdpresbyterian.org. Ticket
deadline is Sunday, June 4.
Qabats Picnic
Sunday, June 4, 12:00pm in the Celebration Center
All Qabats families are invited to join us for our Qabats
end of year picnic on Sunday, June 4 at noon in the celebration center.
We will take time to thank our leaders, send off our 6th graders,
and enjoy some fellowship together. It is our plan to distribute copies
of the “Oh Jonah!” DVD at the picnic as well.
We will provide the hot dogs and lemonade, we are asking families
with last names beginning with letters A-M to bring salads, and families
with last names beginning with letters N-Z to bring desserts. See
you on the 4th!
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Friday, June 2 at 7:05pm (followed by fireworks!)
Those who purchased Red Wing tickets for Friday night, June 2, may
pick them up in the church office. There will be 61 of us who will
sit together and cheer our team on. See you there!
Hurricane Relief Continues
The next group of volunteers providing relief to hurricane
victims in the Gulf Coast will travel to Lafitte, LA, May 20 –
27. All slots are filled! Please support this ministry with your special
donations.
In The News |
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Read a recent 'Op-Ed' contribution to the Democrat and Chronicle,
Delivering
lifeline to New Orleans, by Don Pryor, Vince Tollers, and the
rest of the Katrina travelers.
RAIHN 2nd Anniversary Dinner
Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at 6 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
50 West Bloomfield Road
Pittsford, NY 14534
If you haven't received your mailed invitation to share in RAIHN's
2nd Anniversary Celebration Dinner on May 23rd, please RSVP by calling
506-9050. Seats are $35 per person. Jean Howard, Mayor Duffy's chief
of staff and former executive director of Wilson Commencement Park,
will deliver the keynote address.
Hors d'oeuvres and buffet dinner, live entertainment, cash bar, and
silent auction begin at 6 pm. Please join us in celebration of bringing
families together, keeping families together.
Peter DuBois in Recital at The Memorial Art Gallery
Sunday, May 21 at 5:30pm
Peter DuBois will perform a Showcase Recital on the recently installed
Italian Baroque Organ in the Herdle Fountain Court at the Memorial
Art Gallery on Sunday May 21 at 5:30pm. The program will feature music
by Frescobaldi, Merulo and several other Italian and European composers
from the 16th and 17th centuries. Tickets are $12 (students $8) and
will be available at the door.
Third Church Happy Bunch Goes to the Lilac Festival
Saturday, May 13 at 1:30pm
Leap through the Lilacs, Prance through the Pansies, Hop
over the Hydrangeas - Join the Third Church Happy Bunch at the home
of Marcia and Rod Frohman at 1:30 PM. Walk over to the Lilac Festival
at Highland Park and return to the Frohman's for refreshments by 4:00
PM. Call Gloria Pleger, 461-9605 for directions.
Women's Fellowship
Saturday, May 13 at the Bagel Bin Cafe in Brighton
The next gathering for Women's Fellowship will be this Saturday,
May 13, at the Bagel Bin Cafe in Brighton. Plan on meeting sometime
between 9 and 9:30. People are welcome to stay as long as they want,
but most will probably stay about an hour or so.
Handbell Concert
Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at 6:45 pm at Cloverwood, 1
Sinclair Drive, Pittsford
This concert will feature the Third Church Ringers, Chapel
Bells and Freedom Ringers in a varied and entertaining program. All
are welcome. Come support our marvelous bell choirs. Contact Chris
Lenti for more information. clenti@thirdpresbyterian.org or 271-6537
ext. 110
Music Recognition Sunday
Sunday, May 7, 10:45am
This service is the annual celebration and recognition of the many
persons who participate in the music ministry of Third Church, and
serves as the culmination of the year's program for children's youth,
and handbell choirs. Several of the musical groups will participate
as we celebrate the talent and dedication of so many persons in our
congregation sharing their gifts to the glory of God.
CHANCEL CHOIR brings CHORAL EVENSONG to CITY CHURCH
Sunday, May 7 at 4:00pm
at St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church, 923 Portland Avenue
On Sunday, May 7 at 4:00pm, the Chancel Choir has been invited to
sing a Service of Choral Evensong at St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church
at 923 Portland Avenue in the city as a part of their series, Music
at St. Andrew’s. The service will include Plainchant canticles,
and choral music by Hans Leo Hassler, Richard Sheppard, Bobby McFerrin
and Samuel Barber. Readings and prayers will be led by clergy from
both Third Church and St. Andrew. The church on Portland Avenue is
a beautiful worship space with glorious acoustics, and has been lovingly
restored by the faith community there. Please come and support the
choir – and the parish of St. Andrew – as together we
affirm our mutual goals of bringing beauty to the city.
Crop Walk
Sunday, May 7 at 1:00pm
The Third Presbyterian church annual CROP Walk will be held
on Sunday May 7th starting at 1:00pm from church parking lot. Click
here for more information.
YOUTH FLOWER SALE!
On Sundays through May 7, the youth of Third Church will
be selling annuals (geraniums, impatiens and vinca) during coffee
hour after 10:45 worship, for planting over the Memorial Day Weekend.
Proceeds from the sale will be used for this year’s Senior High
Mission Trip to “The Meeting Ground” in Elkton, Maryland
in July, as well as to assist church youth in paying for retreats
and other youth activities.
Flowers which are ordered may be picked up on Sunday, May 28 after
the service.
Third Church Youth Ensembles in CONCERT!
Friday, May 5 at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary
The youth of our church will present a free concert of music
they have prepared throughout the year for our enjoyment and inspiration.
It will include festive and reflective anthems sung by the Covenant
Singers, and wonderful pieces performed by the Junior High Bells and
Covenant Ringers. Everyone is invited to join us for this great celebration
of the talent that our youth have been given and that they will share
with us.
Oh, Jonah!
By Allen Pote
Sunday, April 30, 2006 at 10:45 in the Sanctuary
A Children’s Musical presented by the Children’s
Choirs of Third Church.
The beloved Bible story of Jonah and the Whale is brought to life
with music, humor and frolicking fun. It is a story about repentance,
God’s call, responsibility and believing that there is compassion
and mercy for all who turn to God. Be sure to come and hear these
talented children in this magical musical production.
For our complete Lent 2006 schedule, visit http://www.thirdpresbyterian.org/newsletters/LentenBrochure2006.pdf
Holy Week at Third Church
Maundy Thursday, April 13
7:30pm Service of Holy Communion and Tenebrae in
the Sanctuary
Good Friday, April 14
12:15pm Service With Lutheran Church of Incarnate
Word in the Third Church Chapel
7:00pm Good Friday Service at Downtown United Presbyterian
Church, Roderic P. Frohman preaching
Easter Sunday, April 16
6:30am Sunrise Service at Colgate Rochester Crozer
Divinity School, 1100 South Goodman Street
9:00am Worship in the Sanctuary, John Wilkinson preaching.
Music provided by Chancel Choir and Junior Choir
11:00am Worship in the Sanctuary, John Wilkinson
preaching. Music provided by Chancel Choir and Third Church Ringers
“Spring Fling”
Tuesday, April 11, 6:00-9:00pm
The Rochester Area Interfaith Hospitality Network invites
you to join in the festivities of the Kaufmann's “Spring Fling”
evening and help homeless families in Rochester on Tuesday April 11
from 6pm to 9pm at Kaufmann's Eastview Mall store. Tickets are $10
each and are available from Laurie Mahoney during coffee hour in March,
or can be purchased directly from RAIHN by calling 506-9050.
Lenten Covenant Groups
Lenten Covenant Groups (March 1 - April 14)
About forty Third Church members and friends are meeting
during the season of Lent. The purpose is to get to know 6-8 people
from Third Church, to support one another through listening and sharing,
to discover meaning in God’s word together and to take responsibility
for our own Christian growth.
Lenten Thursdays at Noon
“Six Great Sermons” (March 2-April 6)
By popular demand, this class will read and review a class
sermon each week during Lent. Copies of the sermons are available
in the church office.
April 6: “The Betrayer in Our Midst”
by Barbara Brown Taylor, led by Deborah L. Hughes
Easter Eggstravaganza
Saturday, April 8, 10:00 - 11:30am
Join us on the side lawn of the church (Christian education building,
in case of rain) for a fun morning of crafts, games and an egg hunt!
All are welcome!
Interfaith Dialogue Event at Monroe Community College
April 3, 7:00pm
Warshof Conference Center
R. Thomas Flynn Campus Center, 1000 East Henrietta Road
A compelling series of real-life stories from the point of view
of both Israeli and Palestinian women will be presented at Monroe
Community College. The program, A
Land Twice Promised, is presented in story form by Israeli
storyteller Noa Baum, who will alternately play the role of an Israeli
and Palestinian woman. The program is free and open to the public.
Parking is available in lots M, N, and P. Contact
if questions: Linc Spaulding, 342-9568.
Katrina Update Lunch
March 26, 12:00 noon, Celebration Center
Come for a traditional New Orleans red beans and rice lunch, hear
a report from the recent Katrina volunteers and learn about what is
planned for the future. Reserve your place by calling the church at
271-6513. Cost is $10, $20 for families of two or more, at the door.
Special Radio Broadcast On Katrina Relief Trip
Saturday, March 25 at 3:00pm
WXXI-AM 1370 Radio will broadcast a special program that includes
the experiences of Third Church's Katrina
Relief Volunteers.
Rebuilding Hope: Rochester Reaches Out to the
Gulf Coast brings together the reports
that were filed by Jeanne Fisher and conversations with former Mayor
William Johnson, who spent a week in Mississippi's Gulf Coast region.
Rebuilding Hope will be broadcast on
Saturday, March 25 at 3:00 p.m. on WXXI-AM 1370 and will be rebroadcast
on Monday, March 27 at 1:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Special Music for Lent – Requiem by John Rutter
Sunday, March 26, 10:45 am
The Chancel Choir with Betsy Marvin, soprano, and an instrumental
ensemble will present John Rutter's moving Requiem in our morning
worship, as the special musical offering for Lent. Join us for this
portion of our Lenten journey together.
Lenten Event
Sunday, March 19 at 5:45pm
Third Churchers of all ages (children, youth, adults) are encouraged
to participate in a Lenten gathering on Sunday, March 19. We will
gather in the Celebration Center at 5:45 p.m. Dinner time is 6:00
p.m. This will be a true potluck, so bring a dish to share. We will
enjoy some community building activities during dinner, and then move
to a time of contemplative, interactive worship, which will conclude
at 7:30 p.m.
Lent is an important season for connecting -- we hope that many from
all ages and family configurations will be present for this time of
fellowship and spiritual nurture. To assist us in planning, please
RSVP to the church office (271-6513) by March 17.
Chapel Concert by Candlelight
Thursday, March 16, 7:30pm
Christine Hauptly, baroque violin
Manuel Minguillón, baroque guitar and archlute
This
is your last chance this season to experience the beauty and intimacy
of early music performed in the wonderful acoustic of our chapel.
This popular series of Chapel Concerts by Candlelight has attracted
between 75 and 100 people for each of the first three programs. The
final program in the series for this season will present “Music
for Violin and Basso continuo.” Music by Pietro Paolo Melij,
Biagio Marini, Dario Castello, Arcangello Corelli and others. Please
join us for this unique opportunity, and invite your friends to join
you.
This series has been made possible in large part through the generosity
of gifts to the David B. Reed Program Fund. Donations will be accepted
to provide support for this and future concerts.
Calvin Guild
Wednesday, March 15 at noon
The next meeting of the Calvin Guild will take place at noon
on Wednesday, March 15 when cellist Kathy Murphy Kemp will speak about
the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. (Please note that this is a
change from what was previously announced in the Messenger.) If you
have not received a phone call and would like to attend, please contact
Ed King at 342-2738. If you bring a dish to pass, the cost is $2.00;
if you do not bring a dish to pass, the cost is $5.00.
Women’s Fellowship Group
Saturday, March 11 at 10:00am
Come join your Third Church friends at the Bagel Bin on Monroe
Avenue for coffee and conversation. This group is open to all women
of Third Church. If you are interested in learning more about the
group’s activities, contact Lianne Heath at 924-5473 or jheath@rochester.rr.com.
New Member Class
March 5 & 12
Prior to joining Third Church, prospective new members must
attend two classes, each approximately two hours in length. Classes
begin at 8:30 a.m. and members are received into church at the 10:45
a.m. service after the second class. Contact Deborah Hughes, 271-6537,
ext. 108 or dhughes@thirdpresbyterian.org.
Annual Meeting Notice
Sunday, March 5 (after 10:45am worship)
Notice is hereby given that the Annual meeting of the corporation
and congregation of Third Presbyterian Church will take place Sunday,
March 5, following the 10:45 a.m. worship service. The purpose of
the meeting is to review the past year, set the budget for the coming
year and elect a new slate of officers. Copies of the 2005 Annual
Report will be available beginning February 19.
Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts
February 26 to March 4
A group of Third Church members is going to New Orleans to
help with rebuilding! This first mission
trip is planned for the week of February 26. Click
here for more information.
Alma College Choir in Concert
Friday, March 3, 7:30 p.m.
We are pleased to host a concert by the Alma College Choir
from Michigan on Friday, March 3. The 7:30 p.m. concert is open to
the public and all are kindly invited to attend. A free-will offering
will be received to help support the expenses of the choir’s
tour.
The Alma Choir, Michigan’s Presbyterian college choir, has
been performing across the United States and around the world for
more than 70 years. In the past ten years they have sung in more than
150 American cities. This, however, will be their first performance
in Rochester in more than 25 years.
Choir director Will Nichols says the Alma College singers are aware
of the fine choral tradition in Rochester and know that “bringing
a choir to Rochester is like carrying coals to Newcastle,” but
nevertheless look forward to singing for a knowledgeable audience
that feels as they do about good music and good singing.
Ash Wednesday Service
Wednesday, March 1 at 7:00pm in the Chapel
Begin the Lenten Journey with us on Ash Wednesday for a service
of Holy Communion and the imposition of ashes. Deborah Hughes preaching.
Coming to the Ash Wednesday service on Wednesday, March 1? Be sure
to join us at 6:00 p.m. for the “Simply
Soup Supper” before hand. No reservations are
necessary, but if you would be willing to help prepare this simple
meal, please contact Becky D’Angelo-Veitch at rveitch@thirdpresbyterian.org
or 271-6537, ext. 118.
Mardi Gras Pancake Supper
Tuesday, February 28 at 6:00pm
Not quite as wild as dancing in the streets, but great fun
for all ages! On the Tuesday evening before Lent begins (February
28, in 2006), we gather in the Celebration Center for a pancake supper.
The Meigs Street Ramblers greet us with their live, rousing Dixieland
jazz. Jay Stetzer will provide after dinner entertainment with his
entertaining, participatory and educational program. Jay directs the
award-winning performing arts program for elementary students at the
Harley School. If you’ve never been to Mardi Gras at Third,
this is the year to be there! Mark your calendars now. Deadline
for tickets is February 26. $5 per person. Limit: $25 per family.
Game Night
Wednesday, February 22, 6:00-8:00pm
Are You Game?” Night -
Come tall and small, old and young
And join us for a night of fun!
Candyland, Chess, Monopoly too,
Bring the game that best suits you.
The Celebration Center is where we'll meet,
while we play our games, there'll be pizza to eat.
Wednesday, February 22nd’s the date
We’ll start at 6:00 and end at 8:00
So, do you feel game? We hope you do.
We'd like to spend the evening with you!
Mom’s Group
Friday, February 17 at 7:30pm
The Mom’s Group will be meeting at Alison Elder’s
house and is reading Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight:
An African Childhood by Alexandra Fuller. Questions about the
group may be direcated to Candice Lucas at clucas@rochester.rr.com.
Annual Exchange with Temple B’rith Kodesh
(February 10-12)
Seder Dinner on Friday, February 10 at 5:45 pm
Reserve Your Place for Dinner! As has become
the tradition, members of the Third Church community are invited to
join members of the Temple B’rith Kodesh congregation for their
Seder Dinner on Friday, February 10 at 5:45 pm, 2131 Elmwood Avenue.
The Shabbat (worship) service will follow at 7:00 p.m. Cost for the
buffet chicken dinner is $9 for adults, $7 for children under 10.
Reservations must by received at Third Presbyterian Church
by Friday, February 3. Your check to Dona Summers, payable
to Third Presbyterian Church, is your reservation. No tickets will
be available at the door. Rabbi Kotok will speak on “Succession
Politics in Israel” during Adult Faith Development at 9:30am
on Sunday, February 12.
MUSIC FOR CELLO and BASSO CONTINUO
Featuring Nika Zlataric, baroque cello and
Manuel Minguillón, baroque guitar and archlute
Thursday, February 9 at 7:30 pm
This third program of the Chapel Concert by Candlelight
series will feature music for cello, accompanied by baroque guitar
and archlute. Music by Johann Sebastian Bach, Giovanni Zamboni, Giuseppe
Antonio Doni, Santiago de Murcia, Antonio Vivaldi and others.
The first two programs in the series have been wonderfully successful,
with a large audience in attendance! Plan to attend this unique concert
– a real change of pace – in the beauty and acoustical
splendour of our own Chapel, and invite friends to join you.
Donations will be accepted to support this and future concerts. Generous
support is also provided by the David B. Reed Program Fund.
Creation, Evolution and More: A Mini Series on Faith and
Science
Sunday, February 5, 12:00 noonProfessor
Warren Allmon of Cornell University’s Geology Department and
the director of the Museum of the Earth in Ithaca will speak about
“Darwin’s Theories of Evolution: current Thoughts About
a Still Developing Theory. He will also reflect on the “Intelligent
Design” argument during his remarks. Reserve your place for
lunch ($5) by contacting Dona Summers, 271-6537, ext. 101 or dsummers@thirdpresbyterian.org
See "Lord of the Rings in Toronto"
Deadline extended! Make reservations now to see “Lord
of the Rings” in Toronto (Saturday, May 6, 2006)
There are a few places left! Reservations to see “Lord of the
Rings” in Toronto ) Saturday, May 6, 2006) must be make through
the Gallery of Travel by February 9. The cost of the road trip and
theatre experience that will entertain youth and adults is $149 per
person, covering coach travel, theatre tickets and dinner. Contact
Lila Ford at Gallery of Travel, 427.0920 or lila@galleryoftravel.com
Children’s Ministry Swim Night
Saturday, January 28, 5:00-7:30 p.m. at the Harley
School
Join us for an evening of swimming and a pizza dinner together
at the Harley School. All are welcome to attend. Cost is $2 per person
with a maximum of $6 per amily. For more information, contact Children’s
Ministry Coordinator Becky D’Angelo-Veitch at 271-6537, ext
118 or rveitch@thirdprebyterian.org.
Saturday, January 28 at 8:30—10:00 a.m
Third Presbyterian Church Focus on Africa
The next steps in our Focus on Africa will be a breakfast at Third
Church. We will be identifying the concerns and interests that we
hold and identifying possible mission partners.
Chronicles of Narnia Event
Saturday, January 21
Mark your Calendars—Saturday, January 21 for our second "Chronicles
of Narnia: The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe" event. Join us
for a shared meal and a wonderful evening of activities! Come dressed
as your favorite character, join in our panel discussion, make Turkish
delights, create your own shield! It will be a wonderful evening of
fun! To RSVP, contact Dona Summers at 271-6537 ext. 101 or dsummers@thirdpresbyterian.org.
Meigs Street Ramblers begin rehearsals
Sunday, January 15 at noon
The Meigs Street Ramblers will organize again this year to provide
Dixieland music for the Mardi Gras pancake dinner on Tuesday, February
28, 2005. The band is looking for trumpets, trombones, tenor sax,
clarinet, drums, tuba or bass and banjo. Players of high school age
and older are welcome. Rehearsals will be held on Sundays at 12 noon,
beginning January 9. Contact Chris Lenti if you are interested and
for further information (271-6537, ext.110 or email: clenti@thirdpresbyterian.org).
Boar’s
Head and Yule Log Festival
Saturday, January 7 at 4:00pm and
Sunday, January 8 at 4:00pm
Our biennial Boar's Head and Yule Log Festival will once
again be the culmination of our celebration of Christmas and Epiphany.
Dating back to 14th century England, this festival procession includes
much pageantry, thrilling music by the choir, and much carol singing
by choir and audience, accompanied by organ and instruments. The two
performances will each be followed by a reception hosted by the royal
court, and full of goodies which include plenty of mince tarts, plum
pudding, and a wassail bowl! It is an event to which we invite the
entire Rochester community, so spread the word, and invite your friends
and neighbors to join you for this beautiful and fun festival. A free-will
offering will be received at the door. (Suggested donation is $10/adults;
$5/children; or $25/family)
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