by AUMC Webmaster | Apr 2, 2025 | Pastor’s Corner
Waiting for Spring, Waiting for Easter In the middle of March, the weather suddenly became warm. I was happy, thinking maybe spring had already come to Rochester. But after two days, the cold came back, and I had to wear my thick jacket again. Some church members...
by Diana Jason | Mar 20, 2025 | Pastor’s Corner
I am writing my pastoral letter for March in my church office — without a working heating system — at the end of February. I’m not sure what happened, but I assume it may be due to the heavy snow or cold weather. Honestly, I had never imagined being in the church...
by Yohang Chun | Feb 10, 2025 | Pastor’s Corner
I was in Williamsport, PA, from January 13 to 17 for a bishop’s retreat with cabinet members from several conferences, including Susquehanna, West Virginia, and Western Pennsylvania. It was a privilege and an honor toparticipate, learning from one another through...
by Yohang Chun | Feb 10, 2025 | Pastor’s Corner
Happy New Year! Do you remember what happened on January 15, 2009, on the Hudson River in New York? As you may know, on that day, US Airways Flight 1549 faced a very dangerous situation. Shortly after takeoff, both engines failed. However, the captain of the flight,...
by Yohang Chun | Nov 25, 2024 | Pastor’s Corner
Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ! As we enter this season of Thanksgiving and Christmas, I want to share a joyful memory from my family. Joyce and I always loved preparing Christmas gifts for our children, Melissa and Joshua. Before Christmas Day, we carefully...
by Yohang Chun | Nov 4, 2024 | Pastor’s Corner
As we enter the month of November, we continue our Stewardship Program, culminating with the celebration of Stewardship Sunday on November 24th. This season invites us to pause and reflect on our lives; to remember the many blessings we have received from God, and to...
