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Sunday Seminar: Louis Vierne in Paris and Rochester
Sunday Seminar: Louis Vierne in Paris and Rochester
In anticipation of Sunday's special music in worship, Messe Solennelle (op. 16), we'll learn more about the late French Romantic composer and organist, Louis Vierne, including stories of his 1927 tour of the United States and Canada, during which he gave a concert (95 years ago this week!) in Rochester at the Eastman School of…
Lenten Special Music
Lenten Special Music
Please join us in worship for special music for Lent, when the Chancel Choir will sing the Messe Solennelle by French composer Louis Vierne (1870-1937). Louis Vierne was a pivotal figure in the French organ school of the late 19th century and early 20th century. He was Organist at Notre-Dame de Paris, which is home…
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“Matthew…What?”: A Sunday Seminar
“Matthew…What?”: A Sunday Seminar
“Matthew…what? Oh right, we said we were doing that thing. What is it again?” Pastor Tedd recently mentioned “Matthew 25” to someone, and that was the response he received. Living into our Matthew 25 commitment is central to who we are as disciples of Christ and as Third Church. Come join Tedd and others this…
Palm Sunday Worship
Palm Sunday Worship
We are delighted to share that for the first time since 2019, we will begin our celebratory 10:00am Palm Sunday worship service with a real-life palm processional. If you would like to take part, please meet in the Chapel at 9:45am. *the above photograph is of Jerusalem's Golden Gate, the gate through which Jesus and…
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Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service
Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service
Our contemplative Maundy Thursday worship service includes music and readings that tell the passion story. The Sanctuary begins ablaze with candles; one by one they are extinguished until we end the service and depart in darkness. We will worship in the Sanctuary (registration not required) and online on our YouTube channel.
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Meditation on the Seven Last Words of Jesus
Meditation on the Seven Last Words of Jesus
On Good Friday, the Sanctuary will be open to drop in (either in person or online) for a period of reflection, with prayers and musical meditations offered every quarter hour.
Exploring Good Friday with Children
Exploring Good Friday with Children
An Interactive Event that guides children K-5th grade by walking through Jesus' last week. They will experience waving the palms and singing Hosanna, sharing bread and cup of Passover, the night in Gethsemane, the trial before Pontius Pilate, and Jesus carrying the cross to crucifixion. The story doesn't end there, but with a teaser of…
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Easter Morning Sunrise Service
Easter Morning Sunrise Service
A brief, informal, joyful worship service to be held on the lawn on the Arnold Park side, next to the chapel.
Easter Sunday: a Celebration of the Resurrection
Easter Sunday: a Celebration of the Resurrection
Our traditional Easter worship service, including a brass quartet and timpani, and the Hallelujah Chorus, offered at 9:00am and again at 11:15am. We invite you to worship with us in person in the sanctuary—no preregistration required. We will also livestream both services on our YouTube channel.
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Jewish Prayer for All Seasons: a Sunday Seminar series
Jewish Prayer for All Seasons: a Sunday Seminar series
In Jewish tradition, prayer has often been referred to as Service of the Heart. Can the heart find the necessary words to reflect our innermost thoughts, concerns, fears, hopes, desires and prayers at crucial moments in our lives, as well as during awe-filled seasons of the year? What does Jewish prayer reveal about the Jewish…
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The Spiritual Journey: A Traveler’s Field Guide
The Spiritual Journey: A Traveler’s Field Guide
Inner resources orient and sustain our actions through life. How can we cultivate the solid grounding and resilience we need to meet challenges and more deeply appreciate life's gifts? How do we connect our innermost concerns and passions with our daily obligations and routines? People who consider themselves to be "spiritual but not religious" are…
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Be a Chorister for a Day!
Be a Chorister for a Day!
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new music program, the Third Church Choristers. Beginning in the Fall of 2022, this choir is open to all children in grades 2-5, regardless of religious affiliation. Through a partnership with the Royal School of Church Music in America (RSCM-A) and their highly accredited Voice for Life tiered program, our Choristers…
Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service