Thursday, October 23, 2014
Worship this Sunday, October 26, Reformation Sunday
8:30am – Chapel
10:45am – Sanctuary: Third Graders receive Bibles
John Wilkinson preaching "A Shared Call to Leadership" Deuteronomy 34:1-12; 1 Thessalonians
2:1-8
Choral Introit (Jr. Choir): “Praise to the Lord, The Almighty”
Organ: “Partita on ‘Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan’” - Johann Pachelbel; “Prelude and
Fugue in C Minor” - Felix Mendelssohn
Anthem (Jr. Choir): “Lord, We Are Your People” - Mark Patterson
Anthems: “Psalm 46” - John Weaver; “Grant Us Thy Peace” - Felix Mendelssohn
Hymns: 210, “Our God, Our Help in Ages Past;” 522, “Lord, When I Came Into This Life;” 260,
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
Third Grade Bibles
Sunday, October 26, during 10:45am worship
Sanctuary
Contact Becky D’Angelo-Veitch at 271-6537, ext. 118 or [email protected] if you
do not receive a letter. Moms Group will host coffee hour in honor of our Third Graders.
Spiritual Formation
Sunday, October 26, 9:30am
Sunday Seminar
Johnston Hall
Marking 50 Years: the 1964 Elections, led by Robert Westbrook, University of Rochester,
Joseph F. Cunningham Professor of History
This marks the fiftieth anniversary of the 1964 presidential election. On the face of it, this
election was a smashing triumph for American liberalism, but the seminar focuses on the way
in which it forecast the conservative dominance of American politics over the last generation.
Growing in the Word
Parlor
Matthew 22:34-46: "Greatest Commandment" led by Paul Gongloff.
Invitation to Prayer
Sunday, October 26, 10:00am
Chapel
Prayers are always welcome for those on the weekly congregational prayer list, which will be
available in the chapel as well as the church office. To add names to the prayer list, please
contact Martha Langford at 271-6513, ext. 108 or [email protected].
East Avenue Grocery Run Spirit Day
Sunday, October 26
Wear your favorite Grocery Run shirt on October 26 and get EXCITED for November 1! Let's
show our dedication to GETTING FIT and FIGHTING HUNGER!
Volunteer Training
Sunday, October 26, following 10:45am worship
Johnston Hall
Thank you to all who have volunteered their time and energy to help us out on November 1!
"Celebrate Palestine" Tickets Available
Sunday, October 26, following 10:45am worship
Celebration Center
Tickets to the "Celebrate Palestine" dinner and cultural event, and Festival Passes to the
Witness Palestine Film Series will be available. For event details, see the November
Messenger or check out the Peacemaking table in the Celebration Center.
Kenya Update
Sunday’s planning meeting for the 2015 trip to Kenya has been postponed. Stay tuned for
details. If you are interested in going on the trip, please be in contact with Lynette Sparks at
271-6537, ext. 106 or [email protected].
Hunger Sunday Is Every Sunday!
Sunday, October 26
Please bring 18-ounce jars of peanut butter. Food Cupboard needs your donations.
Youth Music Groups, Dinner and Fellowship
October 26
4:30pm Covenant Ringers
4:30pm Jr. High Bells
5:15pm Covenant Singers
6:00pm Youth Dinner & Fellowship
Please Wear your old clothes, or at least clothes you can get messy! We are celebrating
Halloween this week (October 26) at Youth! #pumpkinmania #jackolanternsrule
An Invitation to Give: Stewardship 2015
While stewardship is a year-round conversation, the focused Third Church stewardship effort
begins in October, culminating with Stewardship Sunday on November 16. Our theme, “An
Invitation to Give,” connects with our Year of Invitation and reminds us that God invites us to
share from what God has so abundantly shared with us. If you would like to attend an in-home
stewardship conversation with John Wilkinson, please contact Beth Williams at 271-6537, ext.
102. Finally, members of the Stewardship Committee will be making a number of home visits
to connect with a range of members for conversation. Please say “yes” if you are called.
Monthly Donations for UPT Children’s Programs
October, November and December – gluesticks, gloves & hats, and
coloring books
Please consider buying school supplies this year to donate to children in the City School
District. For more information, please contact Beth Laidlaw at [email protected] or
visit the website.
Thursday Voices: Reflecting on Caring for Creation
Thursday, October 23, 12:00pm
Johnston Hall
A Taste of Cameron
October 24, 6:30pm
Artisan Works, 565 Blossom Road
Help Cameron Community Ministries celebrate 30 years while you enjoy samplings from area
restaurants, wineries and breweries! For further details or to purchase tickets: phone: 2542697; email: [email protected]. For more information regarding Cameron Community
Ministries, visit their website. To register online, click here.
Eastman-Rochester Organ Initiative – Silent Movie at Third
Presbyterian Church
Friday, October 24
7:30pm Pre-Performance Talk; 8:00pm Ted Wilde’s 1928 Comedy
“Speedy,” with accompaniment by Tom Trenney on the Austin Organ
Sanctuary
This year’s Festival, to be held October 23-26, delves into the fascinating world of convergent
media with a four-day event devoted to the art of organ accompaniment to silent film. More
information is available the EROI site.
Yoga
Monday, October 27, 6:30pm
Johnston Hall
Tuesday Morning Prayer
Tuesday, October 28, 9:15am
Chapel
All are welcome to attend.
School #3 Needs Chaperones
Tuesday, October 28
Elementary School #3 is looking for chaperones to accompany students on a field trip to
Genesee Country Village and Museum. Volunteers will receive free admission. The trip leaves
in the morning and will return at about 2:00pm. Other trip times and dates are available.
Funds for this trip were partially provided by Downtown Presbyterian Church, our sister UPT
church. Contact Sue Maddock for information about this great opportunity at
[email protected] or 244-0633.
Living Waters Wednesdays
October 29, 6:00pm
Chapel
We invite you to join us in the Third Church Chapel on Wednesday evenings for a new worship
opportunity. Lynette Sparks will be leading. Please invite a friend to join us as well.
East Avenue Grocery Run
Saturday, November 1
Total Number Registered: 656; Third Presbyterian Church Members Registered: 132
Please consider walking or running to support the Grocery Run on Saturday, November 1. You
can register right in coffee hour or online. You can participate at any level that you feel
comfortable: there is a one-mile stroll along East Avenue or if you want to, challenge yourself
try the 5K (3 mile) option, or you can simply sponsor a friend if you can't walk or run this
time. Last year we had participants from Third Church ranging from 4 to 84.
We are pleased to announce the addition of the EAGR Apparel on-line store featuring
sportswear for women, men and children. Please browse the catalog and order here. For
problems or concerns, email [email protected]
RAIHN Rotation – Volunteers Needed
November 2-November 9
You are invited to volunteer during our upcoming 39th rotation. For more information and to
volunteer, contact Lou Loggi at [email protected] or 781-4237 or Laurie Mahoney at
[email protected] or 747-5852.
Habitat for Humanity Magic Show
Sunday, November 2, 2:00pm
Salem United Church of Christ, 60 Bittner Street
"The Ethics of Elfland, A Magical Tribute to G.K. Chesterton" will be presented to benefit the
Harvest Home Coalition of Flower City Habitat for Humanity. Tickets are $10 for adults/$5
for students. Contact Tom Gillett at 461-4581 or [email protected] for tickets or more
info.
With Heart and Voice: Remembering Richard Gladwell
Monday, November 3, 7:30pm
Sanctuary
The community is invited to gather for a special Choral Evensong to celebrate the life of Richard
Gladwell. He was the creator of the nationally syndicated radio program, With Heart and Voice, in which
he shared his passion for sacred choral and organ music. Richard passed away five years ago, on October
15, 2009, but his legacy still thrives on public radio stations across the country. The Third Church Chancel
Choir will participate, along with singers from the choirs of several other area churches. More
information is available at the WXXI website.
Sisters in Spirit
Friday, November 7, 9:30am
Parlor
Our selection to read and discuss is A New Harmony: The Spirit, the Earth, and the Human
Soul by Phillip Newell. Visit our new website for more information!
Annual Fall Youth Retreat
Friday-Sunday, November 7-9
Watson Homestead, Painted Post
Please RSVP to Jane Carden by Sunday, November 2; the cost of the retreat is $55. Permission
slips are available on the Weebly Website.
Great Schools for ALL Education Symposium
Monday, November 10
Third Church is hosting the Great Schools for ALL Education Symposium, where key Monroe
County leaders are being invited to engage in conversations to help develop a vision,
principles and values leading to equitable education for all students in our community. You
can help us host this day-long event by signing up to help with duties such as registration,
parking, serving a catered lunch, providing directions, etc. If you can help, please contact Jo
Whang at [email protected] or Lynette Sparks at 271-6537, ext. 106 or
[email protected].
CRCDS Preview Day
Monday, November 17
Are you interested in taking courses at Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School? There are
opportunities to audit courses, take them for credit, or start a degree program. You are
invited to a special November 17 Preview Day on campus. Call 340-9500 or register here.
Calling Potential Ushers
We are seeking ushers to serve at Sunday morning worship, particularly at the 10:45 a.m.
service. If you are interested in serving in this important way, please contact Jeff Weis at
[email protected].
Join the Conversation
Third Church is developing new streams of community outreach on social media. Our daily
Twitter feeds provide information about our ongoing programs and services, as well as sermon
highlights and other important news about the work of our congregation. Please help us
expand this dialogue further into the community by following @ThirdChurchROC on Twitter.
And you can join the conversation at #yearofinvitation. Let’s get connected!
Third Presbyterian Church  4 Meigs Street Rochester, NY 14607  585.271.6513