by Anne O'Connor | Oct 1, 2014 | Pastor’s Corner
Over the summer we instituted a new way of sharing joys and concerns. It’s been a little slow in getting started but there are signs we will get there. If you have a prayer concern and/or a joy that you would like shared with the congregation, please write it down...
by Anne O'Connor | Sep 1, 2014 | Pastor’s Corner
As seems to happen every year in Rochester, the summer goes too fast. And while I hate to see it end, I’m looking forward to the fall. Not only is it another beautiful time of the year, it’s a time when people who have been away for the summer come back to church. We...
by Anne O'Connor | Jul 1, 2014 | Pastor’s Corner
Today I have two things on my mind as I write this article for the summer Hinge. The first is a challenge that comes to us from James 1:9. “Everyone should be quick to listen…” Most would agree that we want more young adults and young families in church. Some have...
by Anne O'Connor | Jun 1, 2014 | Pastor’s Corner
June is a month full of celebrations. Of course, each Sunday we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ which is more than enough. But this month there is much more! On June 1 we will celebrate Christian community at our annual church picnic at Braddock Bay...
by Anne O'Connor | May 1, 2014 | Pastor’s Corner
Spring cleaning can be a spiritual exercise. The Tuesday small group just started a study called Satisfied. Its focus is discovering contentment in a world of consumption. Most of us don’t even realize how much stuff we accumulate. The “homework” for the first week...
