View the Worship Service which was live streamed from the sanctuary of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at 9:30 am. Pastor Colin’s message this week is “Feasting with Jesus.”
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Sunday Worship Service – August 1, 2021
Please join us for worship service at 9:30 am on Sunday, August 1, 2021 as we celebrate the 10th Sunday after Pentecost and Communion. The service will be led by Pastor Colin Pritchard and his message this week will be “Feasting with Jesus.” Click here to print, view or download this Sunday’s bulletin.
Virtual Coffee Hour – August 1, 2021
The Presbyterian Church in Geneva is inviting you to a Virtual Coffee Hour on August 1, 2021 at 10:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) via a scheduled Zoom meeting.
7-25-21 Worship Service 9:30 am
View the Worship Service which was live streamed from the sanctuary of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at 9:30 am. Pastor Colin’s message this week is “Wishing Well.”
Sunday Worship Service – July 25, 2021
Please join us for worship at 9:30 am on Sunday, July 25, 2021 as we celebrate the 9th Sunday after Pentecost. The service will be led by Pastor Colin Pritchard and his message this week will be “Wishing Well.” Click here to print, view or download this Sunday’s bulletin.
Virtual Coffee Hour – July 25, 2021
We will be offering our coffee hour as a stand-alone group ZOOM experience. This will work just like the ZOOM meetings you are familiar with from Sunday services for most of the past year, except this is just for fellowship time. If you would like to gather and greet and reflect together please join the meeting starting at 10:30 am Sunday morning.
7-18-21 Worship Service 9:30 am
View the Worship Service which was live streamed from the sanctuary of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 9:30 am. Pastor Colin’s message this week is “The Sacred Sound of Silence.”
To view more videos from The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, please visit our video page.
2021 Annual Talent Show
Members and friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva present the 2021 Talent Show.
To view more videos from The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, please visit our video page.
2021 Annual Talent Show
Members and friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva present the 2021 Talent Show.
Sunday Worship Service – July 18, 2021
Please join us for worship at 9:30 am on Sunday, July 18, 2021 as we celebrate the 8th Sunday after Pentecost. The service will be led by Pastor Colin Pritchard and his message this week will be “The Sacred Sound of Silence.” Click here to print, view or download this Sunday’s bulletin.
Bell Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
Our active and vibrant choir meets on Thursday evenings from 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm. The choir is open to all adults and high school students who enjoy singing. Throughout the year, we sing for Sunday Worship and for special occasions such as Christmas Eve, Maundy Thursday, Easter Sunday, and the Sacred Song Service. We welcome you to come and join us.
For more information about joining the choir, please contact Richard Cox.
7-11-21 9:30 am Worship Service
View the Worship Service which was live streamed from the sanctuary of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at 9:30 am. Pastor Colin’s message this week is “Holy Humbling.”
To view more videos from The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, please visit our video page.
7-11-21 9:30 am Worship Service
7-11-21 9:30 am Worship Service
View the Worship Service which was live streamed from the sanctuary of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at 9:30 am. Pastor Colin’s message this week is “Holy Humbling.”
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Sunday Worship Service – July 11, 2021
Please join us for worship at 9:30 am on Sunday, July 11, 2021 as we celebrate the 7th Sunday after Pentecost. The service will be led by Pastor Colin Pritchard and his message this week will be “Holy Humbling.” Click here to print, view or download this Sunday’s bulletin.
7-4-2021 9:30 a.m. Worship Service Video
View the Worship Service which was live streamed from the sanctuary of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at 9:30 am.
Sunday Worship Service – July 4, 2021
Please join us for worship at 9:30 am on Sunday, July 4, 2021 as we celebrate the 6th Sunday after Pentecost. The service will be led by Pastor Colin Pritchard and his message this week will be “Dangerous and Beautiful Freedom” Click here to print, view or download this Sunday’s bulletin.
Session voted on 6/30/2021 to make changes to the requirements for worship attendance. A summary of the changes to the worship service include:
- No reservations are required to attend worship
- There is no masking requirement for individuals who have been vaccinated
- Congregational singing will resume as part of the worship experience
- There will be both general seating and options for socially distanced seating
- There will be ONE WORSHIP SERVICE held in the Sanctuary at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday. This service will continue to be livestreamed to the church’s YouTube channel
- There will be an option to utilize a sticker/band system to indicate individual’s comfort levels with contact or distancing
- Communion will be offered using individual pre-packaged elements
Live Streaming of the 9:30 a.m. service will be offered via The Presbyterian Church in Geneva YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcajIdfWpDawLmpo0kzVw5Q for those who are unable to attend.
We will be offering our coffee hour as a stand-alone group ZOOM experience. This will work just like the ZOOM meetings you are familiar with from Sunday services for most of the past year, except this is just for fellowship time. If you would like to gather and greet and reflect together please join the meeting starting at 10:30 am Sunday morning.
Thank you for your support, participation, patience, and humor as we take these next steps forward into all the good possibilities of our “new normal”.
Zoom Meeting Information
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Summer Worship Service
Dear Members and Friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva.
We are pleased to share with you the news that as of 6/30/2021 Session has voted to change the requirements for worship attendance. This decision was made in light of changing recommendations from both the state and the CDC, and a deep commitment to continue to offer the opportunity for all people to participate in worship regardless of their vaccination status and/or desire to continue to participate in social distancing and the wearing of masks.
Beginning Sunday, July 4, 2021.
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- No reservations are required to attend worship
- There is no masking requirement for individuals who have been vaccinated
- Congregational singing will resume as part of the worship experience
- There will be both general seating and options for socially distanced seating
- There will be ONE WORSHIP SERVICE held in the Sanctuary at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday. This service will continue to be livestreamed to the church’s YouTube channel
- There will be an option to utilize a sticker/band system to indicate individual’s comfort levels with contact or distancing
- Communion will be offered using individual pre-packaged elements
We recognize that there is no perfect system to meet the needs of each individual, and we are confident that this new model provides a good way to include the great majority of our community in the opportunity for worship. We are also glad to be able to continue to offer the livestream option going forward for all who can benefit from that connection.
Our thanks go out: to the Covid Task Force for their diligence, labor, and wisdom, to the Staff for navigating all that changes the pandemic required, and to you for your resilience, patience, and continued participation in the life of this faith community. We will see you in church! Thanks be to God.
Rev. Colin Pritchard & the Session of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva.
6-27-21 10:30 am Worship Service
View the Worship Service which was live streamed from the sanctuary of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 10:30 am. The service begins around 4 minutes and 45 seconds into the recorded video.
From the Parish Nurse
Dear Church Family,
As I am writing this, it appears that we are moving ever closer to what normal used to be! It will be very good not to have to wear a mask when it is 95 degrees out. My guess is there would be a higher risk of asphyxiation from wearing a mask at this point than catching COVID from not wearing one.
Maybe it’s just me, but have you noticed how people have forgotten how to drive? Just driving to work has become risky business. I had someone run a red light on 5&20, then not 1 but 2 people pulled out in front of me on Washington St. (no directional signals in use to indicate they were pulling away from the curb). I did make it to the church in one piece, but my guardian angel is going to start charging overtime if this keeps up! Be very cautious when out driving around. There seem to be a lot of close calls I’ve noticed lately.
With COVID hopefully on its way out and summer on its way in, let’s review some of our summer safety rules. First, don’t forget to use sunblock, even on hazy days. Check your skin for new or changing lumps and bumps. Skin cancer in its early stages is very curable. Don’t ignore color or size changes in moles that have been there for a while. Be sure to check your ears in the mirror. I’ve had a number of people who had cancer hiding on the top of their ears!
A host of ER visits could be avoided each summer if people would stay hydrated. Don’t forget to drink plenty of water when it’s hot out. Heat Exhaustion and/or Heat Stroke can occur if you become overheated. It is generally because people have become dehydrated and their body temperature begins to rise significantly. Babies and people over 65 are more at risk. However, I had a friend in high school that ended up hospitalized with Heat Stroke. No one is immune to this and it can happen quickly.
Be prepared for bee stings, ticks, mosquitos, and spiders. Wear bug repellent, white socks, and boots or good hiking shoes if hiking in tall grass. Check your skin regularly for ticks. They start out as a small dot (that has tiny legs if you look closely). They grow as they feed off of your blood (doesn’t that just sound so disgusting?!!!) You want to remove a tick ASAP. What I have read is that it takes 36 to 48 hours for a tick to pass the bacteria that causes Lyme Disease to you. To remove a tick, use tweezers and pull straight back hard. Other methods seldom work (burning it, Vaseline) and generally result in the tick dying inside you. I can tell you that is not a fun time.
As I am running out of room I will end with recommending that you be sure you are up to date on your tetanus shot. Summer is usually when we run into the hidden rusty nail on a picnic table or old rusty metal fence hidden in weeds on the hiking trail.
Enjoy your summer! Be safe and healthy! Call me with questions or concerns 315-759-9039.
God Bless! Beth
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From Lorica
I arise today
Through God’s strength to pilot me.
God’s might to uphold me,
God’s wisdom to guide me,
Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me,
Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ on my right, Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down,
Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,
Christ in the eye that sees me,
Christ in the ear that hears me.
This is only part of the prayer called Lorica, or St. Patrick’s Breastplate, but the part most known. I find it reassuring and a reminder of the many ways that we are constantly cared for and loved. This is the omnipresence that we can always draw upon.
Deacons are still active in the summer.
- Ushering –If you would like to usher, please contact Kathy Poole. 8:30 and 10:30 services. Ushers seat people and must be vaccinated.
- Transportation to worship. If you are unable to drive, please contact Carol Davids Clyde
- Deacons visit or call individuals who do not get out and wish to be contacted regularly. If you would like a Deacon contact or know someone who might, contact Karen Campbell
- Weekend Hospital visits – please let the church office know if you or a family member is hospitalized.
Memorial Service for Marge Aude
Memorial Service for Bill Buell
Sunday Worship Services – June 27, 2021
Please join us for worship at 8:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 27, 2021 as we celebrate the 5th Sunday after Pentecost. Both services will be led by Pastor Colin Pritchard and his message this week will be “Good Gossip.” Because of restrictions affecting the number of worshipers allowed in the sanctuary, advanced reservations are required. At this time the 10:30 a.m. service is full for in-person attendance, but can be viewed live on this website or on YouTube. Click here to print, view or download this Sunday’s bulletin.
More than a Moment
For many of us summer represents a time when our “normal” routines change. The days are longer and warmer. Lots of folks take a vacation. Sleepover camps are available for the kids. We may have more chances to connect with friends and family. The season ahead is one full of opportunities for precious moments.
Website Upgrade 6/26/2021
The church’s websites will be unavailable on Saturday, June 26, 2021 from 8 AM until 5 PM in order to improve the appearance of the website and upgrade its underlying code. The upgrade is necessary to ensure that the underlying code used by the website remains at current revision levels to improve the security of the website.
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6-20-2021 10:30 am Worship Service
View the Worship Service which was live streamed from the sanctuary of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at 10:30 am.
Previous Newsletters
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Newsletter
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Sunday Worship Services – June 20, 2021
Please join us for worship at 8:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 20, 2021 as we celebrate our High School Graduates on Baccalaureate Sunday. Because of restrictions affecting the number of worshipers allowed in the sanctuary, advanced reservations are required. At this time the 10:30 a.m. service is full for in-person attendance, but can be viewed live on this website or on YouTube. Spaces remain for the 8:30 a.m. service in person. The 10:30 service will be led by this year’s high school graduating class, and will feature guest preacher Bill Lamb. Click here to print, view or download this Sunday’s bulletin.
6-13-21 10:30 am Worship Service
View the Worship Service which was live streamed from the sanctuary of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 10:30 am.
To view more videos from The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, please visit our video page.
Sunday Worship Services – June 13, 2021
There will be two worship services, both in the sanctuary, starting at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Because of restrictions affecting the number of worshipers allowed in the sanctuary, an advance reservation is required to attend either service. Click here to print, view or download this Sunday’s bulletin.
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Our 2021 Graduates church activities and growth.
Our 2021 Graduates
2021 High School Graduates
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2021 High School Graduates
Picture of bulletin board showing our 4 highschool graduates
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June 6, 2021 10:30 am Worship Service
View the Worship Service which was live streamed from the sanctuary of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 10:30 am.
To view more videos from The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, please visit our video page.
Sunday Worship Services – June 6, 2021
In-person Worship, Live Streaming and Coffee Hour
On May 21, 2021, Pastor Colin wrote in a congregational letter, “The time has arrived. The Presbyterian Church in Geneva will be opening up the facility for worship and some internal church activities starting in June, 2021.” and worship services in our sanctuary begin on June 6th. Please click here if you would like to read the entire letter.
Two Factor Authentication (2FA)
Two Factor Authentication (2FA) is a method used to improve security for your online accounts. When a website uses Two Factor Authentication (2FA), the website will typically send you an email or text message with a security code that must be provided to the website, when prompted, in order to gain access to the account. Most commonly, Two Factor Authentication (2FA) is set up using an email address or a cell phone number. In some instances, Two Factor Authentication (2FA) can be set up using a land line phone number and there are third party apps, like Google Authenticator, which can provide the security code directly.
Once Two Factor Authentication (2FA) is enabled, you will not be granted access to the account unless you can provide the requested security code and most security codes are valid for only a few minutes. Be sure that you have access to your email account or your text messages before logging into an account website that uses Two Factor Authentication (2FA).
From the Parish Nurse
Dear Church Family,
Follow the #%$1## science! Which one??!! I’m writing this on May 14. Yesterday the President announced on national tv that the CDC has determined those citizens who are fully vaccinated no longer need to wear masks in most places. Meanwhile, the Finger Lakes Times this week reported that 27 residents in two different nursing homes who were fully vaccinated have tested positive for COVID. I have read 3 articles written by younger people who have been fully vaccinated, have tested positive for COVID, and have mild symptoms. As I write this, Governor Cuomo is not ready to go all in with the “no mask required” changes. So, what do we do? Let’s look at the facts we know to be true.
June Sunday School Highlights
Have a wonderful summer!!!
June 20 – BACCALAUREATE SUNDAY
CONGRATULATIONS Graduates!!!
Adult Education
Adult Education
Sunday Morning 9:15-10:15
May 30: Concluding discussion of Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond.
How can solutions be addressed in Geneva?
There will not be any sessions over the summer.
We recommend instead:
The Open Chair
The Open Chair
In the celebration of the Jewish seder it is traditional to set an extra place and leave an empty chair. This place at the table and the meal are prepared to be available for the prophet Elijah who, tradition suggests, will arrive one day as an unknown guest who will herald the arrival of the Messiah.
May 30, 2021 — Trinity Sunday
Join the members and friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva as Rev. John Milne leads the worship service on Trinity Sunday.
To view more videos from The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, please visit our video page.
Summer Worship Service
Sunday morning worship will be offered in the sanctuary, by reservation only, at 8:30 and 10:30, and via live streaming on YouTube.
Reservations per household will need to be made each week preferably via the Church website: https://www.presbyterianchurchingenevanewyork.org/reservation-page/
If unable to access the website, reservations can also be made via email (reservations@pcgny.org) or by phone if no access to email/internet (315-789-1343). The reservation deadline is Thursday at noon. Please provide household name, # attending, and the preferred time of service. Reservations may be made between 1:00 p.m. on Sunday and noon on Thursday for the following Sunday services.
Summer Worship Service
Sunday morning worship will be offered in the sanctuary, by reservation only, at 8:30 and 10:30, and via live streaming on YouTube.
Reservations per household will need to be made each week preferably via the Church website: https://www.presbyterianchurchingenevanewyork.org/reservation-page/
If unable to access the website, reservations can also be made via email (reservations@pcgny.org) or by phone if no access to email/internet (315-789-1343). The reservation deadline is Thursday at noon. Please provide household name, # attending, and the preferred time of service. Reservations may be made between 1:00 p.m. on Sunday and noon on Thursday for the following Sunday services.
Sunday Worship Schedule – May 30, 2021
Sunday Worship Schedule
May 30, 2021
Trinity Sunday
You are cordially invited to join us for Adult Ed at 9:15 am and Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. If you are not attending Adult Ed, please gather with us before the worship service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately following the service. The service will be led by the Rev. John Milne.
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
Print, view or download Sunday’s bulletin.
Please click the Read More button below to see the Zoom Meeting Information for May 30, 2021.
May 23, 2021 Pentecost Sunday Service –“Transformation”
Join the members and friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva as Rev. Colin Pritchard leads the Pentecost Sunday service.
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Sunday Worship Schedule – May 23, 2021
Sunday Worship Schedule
May 23, 2021
Day of Pentecost
Your are cordially invited to join us for Adult Ed at 9:15 am and Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. If you are not attending Adult Ed, please gather with us before the worship service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately following the service. The service will be led by our new pastor, the Rev. Colin Pritchard.
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
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Please click the Read More button below to see the Zoom Meeting Information for May 23, 2021.
May 16, 2021 Service — “Connectional”
Join the members and friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva as Rev. Colin Pritchard leads the May 16th worship service.
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May 16, 2021 Service — “Connectional”
Join the members and friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva as Rev. Colin Pritchard leads the May 16th worship service.
Lessons
Have a nice summer, hope to see you in September and remember WE are the church!!!
May Sunday School Highlights
SUNDAY SCHOOL lessons are on the church website each weekend. MAY 23 will be the last Sunday School lesson for this program year. Hopefully we’ll be together in September.
Have a wonderful summer!!!
May Sunday School Highlights
SUNDAY SCHOOL lessons are on the church website each weekend. MAY 23 will be the last Sunday School lesson for this program year. Hopefully we’ll be together in September.
Have a wonderful summer!!!
GRADUATES: if you are graduating from college this spring or did so in December please call the church office and let us know.
HELP!!!
It’s that time of year again. WE ARE HOPING WE ARE BACK IN THE BUILDING in September!!!!
So we need to start planning and we need teachers for fall, winter and spring. The classes will be
3yrs-K 1st-3rd 4th-7th 9th-12th
It’s 11 weeks of commitment on your part. If you can help let Kathy know. Thank you.
It’s time to think SUMMER CAMP –
CAMP WHITMAN THAT IS.
THANK YOU AGAIN!!! So far we have received $615 to give to the hunger programs in our community from SOUPER BOWL.
Sunday Worship Schedule – May 16, 2021
Sunday Worship Schedule
May 16, 2021
7th Sunday of Easter
Your are cordially invited to join us for Adult Ed at 9:15 am and Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. If you are not attending Adult Ed, please gather with us before the worship service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately following the service. The service will be led by our new pastor, the Rev. Colin Pritchard.
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
Print, view or download Sunday’s bulletin.
Please click the Read More button below to see the Zoom Meeting Information for May 16, 2021.
Adult Education – Evicted
9:15 – 10:15 Sunday Mornings by Zoom. Link will be in the email invitation to worship. It is a separate Zoom link.
Reading and Discussing Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond. A NYT Bestseller that is a very readable account of the lives of people affected by housing issues in a U.S. city.
May 9, 2021 Service — “Affirmational”
Join the members and friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva as Rev. Colin Pritchard leads the May 9 worship service.
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Sunday Worship Schedule – May 9, 2021
Sunday Worship Schedule
May 9, 2021
6th Sunday of Easter
Your are cordially invited to join us for Adult Ed at 9:15 am and Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. If you are not attending Adult Ed, please gather with us before the worship service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately following the service. The service will be led by our new pastor, the Rev. Colin Pritchard.
9:15 am – An Adult Lenten Study
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
Print, view or download Sunday’s bulletin.
Please click the Read More button below to see the Zoom Meeting Information for May 9, 2021.
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Adult Education – Evicted
9:15 – 10:15 Sunday Mornings by Zoom. Link will be in the email invitation to worship. It is a separate Zoom link.
Reading and Discussing Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond. A NYT Bestseller that is a very readable account of the lives of people affected by housing issues in a U.S. city.
We will try to relate this to our “Uniquely Urban” City of Geneva through discussion and local speakers. All are welcome!
It is not necessary to attend all sessions. Reading is recommended though!
There are also some copies in the office and Pioneer Library System has books, e-book, and audio versions.
| Session 1 | April 25 | Rent: Business of Owning the City; Making Rent; Hot Water; A Beautiful Collection |
| Session 2 | May 2 | Rent: 13th Street; Rat Hole; The Sick; Christmas in Room 400 |
| Session 3 | May 9 | Out: Order Some Carryout; Hypes for Hire; The’ Hood is Good; Disposable Ties |
| Session 4 | May 16 | Out: E-24; High Tolerance; A Nuisance; Ashes on Snow |
| Session 5 | May 23 | After: This is America; Lobster on Food Stamps; Little; Nobody Wants the North Side |
| Session 6 | May 30 | After: Bigheaded Boy; If They Give Momma the Punishment; The Serenity Club; Can’t Win for Losing |
| Session 7 | June 6 | Epilogue and What can we do in Geneva? |
Speakers will be scheduled sometime between Sessions 4 and 7. Watch the Church’s Facebook page and Sunday Announcements for updates.
Eviction Notice
Drawing of a woman with an eviction notice in hand.
From the Pastor
This month we will celebrate a secular holiday and a sacred Sunday. Mother’s Day and Pentecost both happen in May. It may seem that they have little to do with one another. One is all about thanks, cards, flowers, and brunch. The other is all about fire, surprise, strangers, and the language of God. Both of them, however, are opportunities for connection and understanding.
May 2, 2021 Service (Message: “Personal”)
Join the members and friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva as Rev. Colin Pritchard leads the worship service.
To view more videos from The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, please visit our video page.
Sunday Worship Schedule – May 2, 2021
Sunday Worship Schedule
May 2, 2021
5th Sunday of Easter
Your are cordially invited to join us for Adult Ed at 9:15 am and Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. If you are not attending Adult Ed, please gather with us before the worship service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately following the service. The service will be led by our new pastor, the Rev. Colin Pritchard.
9:15 am – An Adult Lenten Study
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
Print, view or download Sunday’s bulletin.
Please click the Read More button below to see the Zoom Meeting Information for May 2, 2021.
Church Reopening Survey
Included in the May newsletter was a survey dealing with the reopening of the church. If you have not completed the survey yet, please click here to complete the survey and return it to the church office.
Emails from the Church Office
The church staff regularly sends email to members and friends in the congregation. Most official emails are sent from email addresses ending in @pcgny.org or @presbyterianchurchingenevanewyork.org. Many of our elected church leaders and/or standing committees have email accounts ending in @pcgny.org. The current list of email accounts in use by church staff are listed below:
| Staff Member/Special Purpose | Email Address |
| Alan Schenck | finadmin@pcgny.org schenck@rochester.rr.com |
| Art Lewis | amlewis@pcgny.org |
| Beth Nicholas | parishnurse@pcgny.org parishnursebeth99@yahoo.com |
| Church Office | info@pcgny.org |
| Colin Pritchard | colin.pritchard@pcgny.org pastor@pcgny.org pastor@presbyterianchurchingenevanewyork.org |
| Colleen VanAllan | secretary@pcgny.org |
| Kathy Breese | breeser@rochester.rr.com |
| Mailchimp Email Blasts | mailchimp@pcgny.org |
Should you receive an email claiming to be sent by or for The Presbyterian Church in Geneva and it was not sent by one of the email addresses listed above nor does the email address end in ”@pcgny.org” or “@presbyterianchurchingenevanewyork.org” there is a very high probability that the email is fraudulent. If you suspect that a church related email that you received is fraudulent do not open it. Instead forward the email to abuse@pcgny.org and delete the email from your inbox.
April 25, 2021 Service – “A Missional Mission”
Join the members and friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva as Rev. Colin Pritchard leads the April 25 worship service.
To view more videos from The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, please visit our video page.
Join the members and friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva as Rev. Colin Pritchard leads the April 25 worship service.
Sunday Worship Schedule – April 25, 2021
Sunday Worship Schedule
April 25, 2021
4th Sunday of Easter
Your are cordially invited to join us for Adult Ed at 9:15 am and Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. If you are not attending Adult Ed, please gather with us before the worship service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately following the service. The service will be led by our new pastor, the Rev. Colin Pritchard.
9:15 am – An Adult Lenten Study
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
Print, view or download Sunday’s bulletin.
Please click the Read More button below to see the Zoom Meeting Information for April 25, 2021.
View Pastor Colin’s Installation Service
Watch with the members and friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva as the Rev. Colin Pritchard is installed as our pastor. Due to technical issues, sound and video actually start about 2 minutes and 15 seconds into the recording.
To view more videos from The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, please visit our video page.
Spring 2021 Café Justo Coffee Order
To order Café Justo, please send an email to cafejusto@pcgny.org and indicate which type and how many pounds you’d like to order by April 30, 2021. You don’t need to pay until the coffee arrives.
April 18, 2021 Service – “Intentional”
Celebrate the 3rd Sunday of Easter with the members and friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva. Rev. Colin Pritchard shares an inspiring message, titled “Intentional”.
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TED Talk with Pastor Colin
You are invited to TED Talks with Pastor Colin.
If you are not familiar with TED Conferences/Talks, they are gatherings of creators, thinkers, artists, medical professionals, scientists, sociologists etc. who share “ideas worth spreading”. These talks are 10-20 min long and are collected in video form for all the world to see. We have curated 6 wonderful talks that inform, intrigue, and begin great conversations.
Sunday Worship Schedule – April 18, 2021
Sunday Worship Schedule
April 18, 2021
3rd Sunday of Easter
Your are cordially invited to join us for Adult Ed at 9:15 am and Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. If you are not attending Adult Ed, please gather with us before the worship service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately following the service. The service will be led by our new pastor, the Rev. Colin Pritchard.
9:15 am – An Adult Lenten Study
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
Print, view or download Sunday’s bulletin.
Please click the Read More button below to see the Zoom Meeting Information for April 11, 2021.
TED Talk with Pastor Colin
You are invited to TED Talks with Pastor Colin.
If you are not familiar with TED Conferences/Talks, they are gatherings of creators, thinkers, artists, medical professionals, scientists, sociologists etc. who share “ideas worth spreading”. These talks are 10-20 min long and are collected in video form for all the world to see. We have curated 6 wonderful talks that inform, intrigue, and begin great conversations.
Please join these adult education opportunities hosted by Pastor Colin. You can come to any one or all of them. Each session will include watching the video talk together and engaging in conversation guided by Pastor Colin. Each session will be one hour long and there is no need to prepare in advance. Just come with an open heart and willing spirit.
The TED Talks will be offered every other Thursday evening at 7:00 beginning April 15. You can sign up for this opportunity by contacting the church office at 315-789-1343 or email us at info@pcgny.org.
April 15: Brene Brown “The Power of Vulnerability”
April 29: Lesley Hazleton “The Doubt Essential to Faith”
May 13: Karen Armstrong “Let’s Revive the Golden Rule”
May 27: Hass and Hahn “How painting can transform communities”
June 10: Kate Bowler “Everything Happens for a Reason and Other Lies I’ve Loved”
***This talk is quite emotional and will engage extremely difficult questions of faith. Please be discerning about the context and community in which you choose to share.***
June 24: David Steindl Rast “If You Want to be Happy, Be Grateful”
Sunday Worship Schedule – April 11, 2021
Sunday Worship Schedule
April 11, 2021
2nd Sunday of Easter
Your are cordially invited to join us for Adult Ed at 9:15 am and Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. If you are not attending Adult Ed, please gather with us before the worship service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately following the service. The service will be led by our new pastor, the Rev. Colin Pritchard.
9:15 am – An Adult Lenten Study
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
Print, view or download Sunday’s bulletin.
Please click the Read More button below to see the Zoom Meeting Information for April 11, 2021.
Adult Education
Adult Education
As the church contemplates becoming a Matthew 25 congregation, the Adult Education Committee is offering a study of the landmark work Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond beginning April 25th.
Adult Education
Adult Ed
Adult Education
As the church contemplates becoming a Matthew 25 congregation, the Adult Education Committee is offering a study of the landmark work Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond beginning April 25th.
April 2021 Adult Ed Graphic
April 2021 Adult Ed Graphic
April Sunday School Highlights
SUNDAY SCHOOL lessons are on the church website each weekend. April will focus on happy days after Easter.
HELP!!!
It’s that time of year again. We’re not sure where we’ll be for church in Sept. but WE ARE HOPING WE ARE BACK IN THE BUILDING!!!!
So we need to start planning and we need teachers for fall, winter and spring. The classes will be
3yrs-K 1st-3rd 4th-7th 9th-12th
It’s 11 weeks of commitment on your part. If you can help let Kathy know. Thank you.
It’s time to think SUMMER CAMP –
CAMP WHITMAN THAT IS.
FANTISTIC camps open to youth
(beginning 1st – 12th grade).
There’s swimming, sailing, hiking, biking AND SO MUCH MORE!! Apply NOW to secure a spot. Check the Camp Whitman website.
The church pays a scholarship for each of our youth to help defray the cost.
Easter Sunday 2021 Service
Celebrate Easter Sunday with the members and friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva as Rev. Colin Pritchard leads the worship service.
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Easter Sunrise Service
You are invited to an Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 4th at 6:30 AM in the church courtyard. This brief service will include prayer, singing, reflection, and celebration, and all are welcome. We will practice physical distancing but delight in the opportunity to gather in person. Please bring outdoor seating for yourself if that is necessary or helpful. This event will happen rain/snow/shine and the church facility will not be open for general use, so dress appropriately. Christ is Risen Indeed!
Easter Sunrise Graphic
Easter Sunrise Service graphic
Maundy Thursday Meditation 2021
Join Pastor Colin as he leads the Maundy Thursday meditation at the Presbyterian Church in Geneva.
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Sunday Worship Schedule – April 4, 2021
Sunday Worship Schedule
April 4, 2021
Easter Sunday
Your are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. Please gather with us before the worship service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately following the service. The service will be led by our new pastor, the Rev. Colin Pritchard.
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
Print, view or download Easter Sunday’s bulletin.
Please click the Read More button below to see the Zoom Meeting Information for April 4, 2021.
The First Evangelist
According to the Gospel of John the very first person to see the resurrected Christ was Mary in the garden. She became the first evangelist telling the miracle of the Good News. Jesus instructs her to go and tell the disciples what she has heard and seen, and she does so. Mary’s Easter work was to speak of resurrection and beauty to a stressed and distressed people who have seen the world gone wrong.
Recent Scam Text Messages
Recently we have been made aware of a scam text message being sent to some members of the PCG church community supposedly on behalf of a previous staff member. This text is asking for gift cards to be purchased. If you receive an unsolicited email or text message requesting that you send money by purchasing gift cards, it is most probably a scam. Please know that no staff member will reach out to you in this way to request donations.
Palm Sunday Service. March 28, 2021
Join the members and friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva as Rev. Colin Pritchard leads our Palm Sunday service.
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Sunday Worship Schedule – March 28, 2021
Sunday Worship Schedule
March 28, 2021
Palm Sunday
Your are cordially invited to join us for Adult Ed at 9:15 am and Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. If you are not attending Adult Ed, please gather with us before the worship service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately following the service. The service will be led by our new pastor, the Rev. Colin Pritchard.
9:15 am – An Adult Lenten Study
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
Print, view or download Sunday’s bulletin.
Please click the Read More button below to see the Zoom Meeting Information for March 28, 2021.
One Great Hour of Sharing Palm Sunday Auction
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN GENEVA
ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING
PALM SUNDAY AUCTION
Bidding is from
10 am, March 20 to 4 pm, March 28
After a lot of hard work, the I & S Committee has prepared to do our Palm Sunday Auction virtually!
March 21, 2021 Service
Rev. Colin Pritchard shares his message, titled “Each Time to Me”, and reflects on Matthew 25 as he leads the members and friends of The Presbyterian Church in worship.
Special thanks to Neil Sjoblom for assisting in the recording of the service.
To view more videos from The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, please visit our video page.
Sunday Worship Schedule – March 21, 2021
Sunday Worship Schedule
March 21, 2021
5th Sunday in Lent
Your are cordially invited to join us for Adult Ed at 9:15 am and Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. If you are not attending Adult Ed, please gather with us before the worship service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately following the service. The service will be led by our new pastor, the Rev. Colin Pritchard.
9:15 am – An Adult Lenten Study
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
Print, view or download Sunday’s bulletin.
Please click the Read More button below to see the Zoom Meeting Information for March 21, 2021.
Sunday Worship Schedule – March 14, 2021
Sunday Worship Schedule
March 14, 2021
4th Sunday in Lent
Your are cordially invited to join us for Adult Ed at 9:15 am and Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. If you are not attending Adult Ed, please gather with us before the worship service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately following the service. The service will be led by our new pastor, the Rev. Colin Pritchard.
9:15 am – An Adult Lenten Study
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
Print, view or download Sunday’s bulletin.
Please click the Read More button below to see the Zoom Meeting Information for March 14, 2021.
March 14, 2021 Service
Rev. Colin Pritchard leads the members and friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva in worship.
Special thanks to Neil Sjoblom for assisting in the recording of the service.
To view more videos from The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, please visit our video page.
March 7, 2021 Service
Participate in communion as you join the members and friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva for beautiful music, prayers and Rev. Colin Pritchard’s sermon “Rebellious Joy”.
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Sunday Worship Schedule – March 7, 2021
Sunday Worship Schedule
March 7, 2021
3rd Sunday in Lent/Communion
Your are cordially invited to join us for Adult Ed at 9:15 am and Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. If you are not attending Adult Ed, please gather with us before the worship service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately following the service. The service will be led by our new pastor, the Rev. Colin Pritchard.
9:15 am – An Adult Lenten Study
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
Print, view or download Sunday’s bulletin.
Please click the Read More button below to see the Zoom Meeting Information for March 7, 2021.
A Time of Reflection in this Season of Lent
Friends I wanted to share with you two opportunities available this week.
The first is to view the video below as a time of reflection in this season of Lent. This brief video focuses on the faithfulness of lamentation.
Welcome to the Presbyterian Church in Geneva
Inspired by the radical hospitality of Jesus Christ, The Presbyterian Church in Geneva welcomes all people into the life of the church regardless of sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, physical or mental ability, educational background, economic situation, or religious background.
If you are a new visitor to our website, we thank you for visiting. We invite you to learn more about our church by browsing our website or clicking on the links below:
Identity, Vision and Mission
Mission Is Our Mission
Worship
Christian Ed
Ministries
Pastor’s Page
Calendar
About Us
Visitor, friend or member, please join us for worship this Sunday or any Sunday.
Our Identity,Vision & Mission Statements
IDENTITY STATEMENT
We are a community called by God to love and serve all people through a mission of bold action, radical hospitality, inclusivity, and stewardship of all creation.
VISION STATEMENT
With Jesus Christ as our model and the Holy Spirit as inspiration, we boldly live our faith in God as disciples, serving each other, this church, our community, and all people, while working to bring God’s justice and peace to our world.
MISSION STATEMENT
1. We welcome all – no matter what age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, economic situation, educational background, or religious background – extending the hospitality of Christ by comforting and helping those in need and celebrating together the joys of life.
2. We worship God through music, prayer and Word, celebrating the gifts of the Spirit, nurturing our faith, and challenging our complacency.
3. We study and teach broadly in order to understand and interpret the Gospel to prepare for discipleship, enabling each of us – wherever we are in life’s journey – to grow in faith.
4. We work for justice, peace and the well-being of the Earth and all its peoples.
5. We commit to being generous stewards with our gifts – time, talents, resources – and our lives.
Adopted by Session, as part of Mission Study Report, on March 18, 2020
Daylight Savings Time Begins
Please remember to set your clocks ahead 1 hour on Saturday night because Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 14th.
Deacon’s Page
Philippians 2:14 Be energetic in your life of salvation, reverent and sensitive before God. That energy is God’s energy, an energy deep within you, God himself willing and working at what will give him the most pleasure. The Message
Heart Graphic
Heart Graphic used originally in Deacon’s post
Daylight Savings Time Begins
Please remember to set your clocks ahead 1 hour on Saturday night because Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 14th.
An Adult Lenten Study
Seeing Ourselves in Those Confronted by Jesus: An Adult Lenten Study
Discover the importance of those who were around Jesus. Learn about groups from Jesus’ time. The focus will be about how Jesus related to each group. Then, be challenged to consider who in the twenty-first- century church is like the members of these groups.
An Adult Lenten Study
Seeing Ourselves in Those Confronted by Jesus: An Adult Lenten Study
Discover the importance of those who were around Jesus. Learn about groups from Jesus’ time. The focus will be about how Jesus related to each group. Then, be challenged to consider who in the twenty-first- century church is like the members of these groups.
Adult Classes
Adult Classes Color Graphic
Pastor Colin’s Reading Assignment
Here is the list of Pastor Colin’s reading assignment on 2/28/2021.
Pastor Colin’s Reading Assignment
Pastor Colin’s Reading Assignment
February 28, 2021 Service
Rev. Colin Pritchard leads the members and friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva in worship. This week’s message, titled “Learning the Story”, is both inspiring and motivating.
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Getting to know you…
In the next few months we’ll be inviting you to participate in activities designed to give Pastor Colin a chance to get to know you. Activities will include small-group Zoom gatherings and a drive-through at the church to see Colin and Dina and drop off a photograph with some info about you on the back.
Sunday Worship Schedule – February 28, 2021
Sunday Worship Schedule
February 28, 2021
2nd Sunday in Lent
Your are cordially invited to join us for Adult Ed at 9:15 am and Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. If you are not attending Adult Ed, please gather with us before the worship service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately following the service. The service will be led by our new pastor, the Rev. Colin Pritchard.
9:15 am – Adult Ed: Sermon on the Mount
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
Print, view or download Sunday’s bulletin.
Please click the Read More button below to see the Zoom Meeting Information for February 28, 2021.
From the Parish Nurse
Dear Church Family,
I am tired of writing about COVID and I am sure you are equally as tired of reading about it. We can explore plenty of other health problems and how to keep them from causing us problems.
One Great Hour of Sharing Update
News from the Interpretation & Stewardship Committee
One Great Hour of Sharing
Palm Sunday Auction
March 28, 2021
The Interpretation & Stewardship Committee is planning on “reinventing” the OGHS Palm Sunday Auction using an on-line website. The auction will include donated items for bid (like in the past), using a “silent auction” process. We plan on using 32Auctions, an on-line auction site that has been used by other local organizations with great success. An email will be sent to members listing the available items and the steps to take to bid on the items. You will need to set up an account with 32Auctions to bid at the auction. Payment and pickup of items will occur at The Presbyterian Church. Bidding will begin on March 20 and end on Palm Sunday, March 28. For those who do not wish to take part in the auction, donations to OGHS will be gratefully accepted.
Missing Pancakes
Missing Pancakes
This morning I’ve been made aware of a deep loss in our community. There are no pancakes today. The tradition of Shrove Tuesday dinner at PCG will not happen today because the pandemic has changed yet another thing. I like pancakes. I want to feast with you all. This could have been fun and full and fabulous. But not this year.
February 21, 2021 Service
Rev. Colin Pritchard shares his inspiring sermon titled “Prayer” as members and friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva observe the 1st Sunday of Lent. Enjoy beautiful music and meaningful, motivating messages about the importance of prayer.
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Sunday Worship Schedule – February 21, 2021
Sunday Worship Schedule
February 21, 2021
1st Sunday in Lent
Your are cordially invited to join us for Adult Ed at 9:15 am and Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. If you are not attending Adult Ed, please gather with us before the worship service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately following the service. The service will be led by our new pastor, the Rev. Colin Pritchard.
9:15 am – Adult Ed: Sermon on the Mount
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
Print, view or download Sunday’s bulletin.
Please click the Read More button below to see the Zoom Meeting Information for February 21, 2021.
Ash Wednesday Service
Ash Wednesday is a time of reflection and promise. Take a few minutes to reflect with Rev. Colin Pritchard and be inspired by his message of promise.
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February 14, 2021 Service
Celebrate Transfiguration of the Lord Sunday as Rev. Colin Pritchard leads the members and friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva in a inspiring worship service.
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Sunday Worship Schedule – February 14, 2021
Sunday Worship Schedule
February 14, 2021
Transfiguration of the Lord Sunday
Your are cordially invited to join us for Adult Ed at 9:15 am and Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. If you are not attending Adult Ed, please gather with us before the worship service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately following the service. The service will be led by our new pastor, the Rev. Colin Pritchard.
9:15 am – Adult Ed: Sermon on the Mount
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
Print, view or download Sunday’s bulletin.
Please click the Read More button below to see the Zoom Meeting Information for February 14, 2021.
February 7, 2021 Communion Service
Rev. Colin Pritchard leads the members and friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva in worship.
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Staff
Rev. Colin E. Pritchard – Pastor
Rev. W. James Gerling – Pastor Emeritus
Fritz Aude – Treasurer
Kathleen Breese – Director, Christian Education
Virginia Champlin – Assistant Clerk of Session
Linda Cox – Church Organist
Richard Cox – Director of Music and Adult Bell Choir
Mark DeRuyter – Custodian
Deb Drennen – Nursery care
Joe Iannopollo – Assistant Custodian
Art Lewis – Information Technology Director
Beth Nicholas – Parish Nurse
Alan Schenck – Financial Administrator
Fred Schühle – Clerk of Session
Colleen VanAllan – Office Administrator
Vacant
Director of Youth Bells/ORFF
Director of Children’s Choirs
Sunday Worship Schedule – February 7, 2021
Sunday Worship Schedule
February 7, 2021
5th Sunday After Epiphany
Your are cordially invited to join us for Adult Ed at 9:15 am and Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. If you are not attending Adult Ed, please gather with us before the worship service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately following the service. The service will be led by our new pastor, the Rev. Colin Pritchard.
9:15 am – Adult Ed: Sermon on the Mount
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
Print, view or download Sunday’s bulletin.
Please click the Read More button below to see the Zoom Meeting Information for February 7, 2021.
January 31, 2021 Service
Rev. John Milne leads the members and friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva as we worship together.
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Sunday Worship Schedule – January 31, 2021
Sunday Worship Schedule
January 31, 2021
4th Sunday After Epiphany
Your are cordially invited to join us for Adult Ed at 9:15 am and Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. If you are not attending Adult Ed, please gather with us before the worship service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately following the congregational meeting. The service will be led by the Rev. John Milne
9:15 am – Adult Ed: Sermon on the Mount
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
Print, view or download Sunday’s bulletin.
Please click the Read More button below to see the Zoom Meeting Information for January 31, 2021.
Hello Church!
Hello Church!
I am so pleased to be able to write you this first newsletter article in anticipation of joining you as your pastor on February 1st. Thank you for extending to me your trust and inviting me to join in the next chapter of life, love, service, witness and worship here at The Presbyterian Church in Geneva. Looking forward, I want to both share with you some information and offer you an invitation.
The invitation is this: please help me get to know you. Due to the ongoing restrictions required by the Covid-19 pandemic many of the “normal” ways we would have to encounter one another are not possible right now. So, we have a chance to be creative and find ways to connect in new ways. I will be reaching out and working with the Session, Deacons, and staff to find forums and possibilities. And I will need your help. Please reach out with your ideas, invitations, stories and hopes. I will do my best to honor them. Thank you for your patience and generosity as we continue to navigate the stormy seas.
The information is this: this month we will begin the journey of Lent. It is so good to know we are walking together in celebration of our eternal and abiding hope. We will begin by offering a virtual Ash Wednesday service on February 17th (details coming soon). This will be followed by a Lent worship series on “Practicing Faith”. In advance of Palm Sunday and Easter we will focus on the gifts of prayer, learning the biblical story, sharing joy, generosity, and acts of service.
There is much more to say and share, but for now I pray this will suffice. Thank you. Bless you. It is good to be with you.
Pastor Colin
From The Pastor
From the Pastor graphic
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Sunday Worship Schedule – January 24, 2021
Sunday Worship Schedule
January 24, 2021
3rd Sunday After Epiphany
Your are cordially invited to join us for Adult Ed at 9:15 am and Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. If you are not attending Adult Ed, please gather with us before the worship service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately following the congregational meeting. The service will be led by the Rev. Anne Wassdorp.
9:15 am – Adult Ed: Sermon on the Mount
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
Print, view or download Sunday’s bulletin.
Please click the Read More button below to see the Zoom Meeting Information for January 24, 2021.
January 24, 2021 Service
Rev. Anne Waasdorp leads the worship service for the members and friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva.
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2021 Lenten Devotional
Click to view the 2021 Lenten Devotional found on the Presbyterian Mission website.
January 17, 2021 Service – “Listen, Come and See”
Join the members and friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva as Elder Beth Newell leads the January 17 service.
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Sunday Worship Schedule – January 17, 2021
Sunday Worship Schedule
January 17, 2021
2nd Sunday After Epiphany
Your are cordially invited to join us for Adult Ed at 9:15 am and Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. If you are not attending Adult Ed, please gather with us before the worship service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately following the congregational meeting. The service will be led by Elder Beth Newell.
9:15 am – Adult Ed: Sermon on the Mount
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
Print, view or download Sunday’s bulletin.
Please click the Read More button below to see the Zoom Meeting Information for January 17, 2021.
Finance Committee
Red Cross Blood Drive
Jan 10, 2021 Service –“Lighting Our Way”
Join the members and friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva as Elder Rick Bley leads the worship service. Enjoy an inspiring sermon, titled “Lighting Our Way”, beautiful music and the installation of church officers (Class of 2024 elders and deacons).
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Sunday Worship Schedule – January 10, 2021
Sunday Worship Schedule
January 10, 2021
3rd Sunday of Christmas
Your are cordially invited to join us for Adult Ed at 9:15 am and Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. If you are not attending Adult Ed, please gather with us before the worship service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately following the congregational meeting. The service will be led by Elder Rick Bley.
9:15 am – Adult Ed: Sermon on the Mount
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
Print, view or download Sunday’s bulletin.
Please click the Read More button below to see the Zoom Meeting Information for January 10, 2021.
Sermon on the Mount: A Beginners Guide to the Kingdom of Heaven
Sermon on the Mount: A Beginners Guide to the Kingdom of Heaven by Amy-Jill Levine will be the focus of the next series in Adult Forum.
“Amy-Jill Levine’s book is an essential guide to Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount. Levine invites us to hear the Jewishness of Jesus’s words, understand them in light of the world to which he spoke them, that we might better understand how these words speak to us today. This is a terrific book!” Adam Hamilton
“Levine has a rare talent for blending scholarship with human experience and seasoning the mix with her own peppery brand of good humor.” Barbara Brown Taylor.
We will discuss one chapter each week over the course of 7 – 8 weeks. Books are available in the church office. There is also one audio copy on CD available.
Adult Forum continues to meet each Sunday morning from 9:15 to 10:15 by Zoom. Look for the Zoom information at the bottom of your invitation to worship email each week. All are welcome!
Beginning January 10th
For more information, contact Ellen Reynolds ellenr09@gmail.com
Sermon on the Mount: A Beginners Guide to the Kingdom of Heaven
Sermon on the Mount: A Beginners Guide to the Kingdom of Heaven by Amy-Jill Levine will be the focus of the next series in Adult Forum.
“Amy-Jill Levine’s book is an essential guide to Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount. Levine invites us to hear the Jewishness of Jesus’s words, understand them in light of the world to which he spoke them, that we might better understand how these words speak to us today. This is a terrific book!” Adam Hamilton
Read More “Sermon on the Mount: A Beginners Guide to the Kingdom of Heaven” »
Sermon on the Mount
Sermon on the Mount Graphic used for Adult Ed, January 2021.
January 3, 2021 Service Worship Video
Celebrate the Second Sunday of Christmas with members and friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva. Rev. John Milne, Honorably Retired, leads the service, and several members share their experiences with their epiphany star words. Enjoy the beautiful music and inspirational messages.
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Sunday Worship Schedule – January 3, 2021
Sunday Worship Schedule
January 3, 2021
2nd Sunday of Christmas
Your are cordially invited to join us for Advent Adult Ed at 9:15 am and Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. If you are not attending Advent Adult Ed, please gather with us before the worship service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately following the congregational meeting. The service will be led by the Rev. John Milne.
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
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Please click the Read More button below to see the Zoom Meeting Information for January 3, 2021.
December 27, 2020 – Young Adult Service
Join Elder Trevor Burrall and several of our college students as they share the Young Adult Service for 2020. The friends and members of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva are incredibly blessed to have so many young adults who are willing to share their talents.
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Sunday Worship Schedule – December 27, 2020
Sunday Worship Schedule
December 27, 2020
1st Sunday of Christmas
Your are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. Please gather with us before the worship service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately following the congregational meeting. The service will be led by Mr. Trevor Burrall.
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
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Please click the Read More button below to see the Zoom Meeting Information for December 27, 2020.
December 24, 2020 – Christmas Eve via YouTube
Our Christmas Eve Service this year will be very unique – via YouTube. Our Temporary Supply Pastor John Milne has worked with Eleanor Stearns on presenting Lessons and Carols. The Service is available through our Website, our Facebook page, and an E-News Blast. You can choose what time to worship with your family. We are trying to make everything easy and meaningful for everyone. We know that we will all be missing our in-person worship, but the Worship Committee, Session, and Staff feel that we need to be safe in our own homes this year.
To view more videos from The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, please visit our video page.
Geneva Presbyterian Church Elects New Pastor
For immediate release, December 23, 2020
For more information, contact,
The Rev. John Milne, Parish Associate, (315) 789-1343 OR
Sigrid Carle, Chair, Pastor Nominating Committee, (315) 521-8306
Geneva Presbyterian Church Elects New Pastor
The members of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva have elected the Rev. Colin E. Pritchard as their new pastor. Rev. Pritchard will begin his new call on February 1, 2021. He is currently pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Victor, NY, where he has served as pastor and head of staff since October 2004. He was ordained in September 2000 and is currently moderator of the Presbytery of Genesee Valley.
Rev. Colin Pritchard
Portrait of Rev. Colin Pritchard
Christmas 2020 Sing-a-long
Sing-a-long or just sit back and enjoy Christmas Carols shared by the musically talented members of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva. NOTE: All songs are in public domain or covered by onelicense.net A718508
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The Twelve Days of Christmas (2020)
Since COVID-19 prevented the congregation from gathering in person at The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, we decided to find an alternative way to sing the traditional after-the-pageant song, The Twelve Days of Christmas. Thanks to our pianist, tech crew, the kids’ parents for filming and, of course, all who participated — from age 3 to 97!
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December 20, 2020 Worship Service (Children’s Pageant)
Celebrate the 4th Sunday of Advent and enjoy the children’s pageant, titled “The Wondrous Story”. After the worship service, stay tuned for our traditional singing of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”.
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Sunday Worship Schedule – December 20, 2020
Sunday Worship Schedule
December 20, 2020
4th Sunday of Advent
Your are cordially invited to join us for Advent Adult Ed at 9:15 am and Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. If you are not attending Advent Adult Ed, please gather with us before the worship service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately following the congregational meeting. The service will be led by the Rev. John Milne.
10:30 am – Children’s Christmas Pageant Using Zoom
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Sunday Worship Schedule – December 13, 2020
Sunday Worship Schedule
December 13, 2020
3rd Sunday of Advent
Your are cordially invited to join us for Advent Adult Ed at 9:15 am and Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. If you are not attending Advent Adult Ed, please gather with us before the worship service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately following the congregational meeting. The service will be led by the Rev. John Milne.
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
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December 13, 2020 service (Rev. W James Gerling)
Celebrate the 3rd Sunday in Advent with the members and friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, NY. Rev. W. James Gerling, Honorably Retired and Pastor Emeritus, shares his inspiring sermon titled “Can I Get a Witness?” Enjoy several moving musical selections and powerful scriptures, too.
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December 6, 2020 Communion Service (Rev. John Milne)
Join the members and friend of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva as we celebrate the second Sunday in Advent and share communion. Rev. John Milne, Honorably Retired leads the worship service.
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Sunday Worship Schedule – December 6, 2020
Sunday Worship Schedule
December 6, 2020
2nd Sunday of Advent
Your are cordially invited to join us for Advent Adult Ed at 9:15 am and Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. If you are not attending Advent Adult Ed, please gather with us before the worship service beginning at 10:00 am.
A meeting of the Congregation and Corporation of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, NY will be held Sunday, December 6, 2020 immediately following the 10:30 virtual worship service for the purpose of hearing a report from the Nominating Committee and election of church officers for the year 2021 and to dismiss the Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC).
A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately following the congregational meeting. The service will be led by the Rev. John Milne.
To improve security, when you join the worship service you will be placed into a Zoom waiting room where you will be personally admitted to the worship service by the host or a co-host.
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
Print, view or download Sunday’s bulletin.
Please click the Read More button below to see the Zoom Meeting Information for December 6, 2020.
Interactive Worship Service Online Using Zoom
You are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately after the service.
Interactive Worship Service Online Using Zoom
You are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately after the service.
Interactive Worship Service Online Using Zoom
You are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately after the service.
Interactive Worship Service Online Using Zoom
You are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately after the service.
Interactive Worship Service Online Using Zoom
You are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately after the service.
Interactive Worship Service Online Using Zoom
Your are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately after the service.
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Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom – (Online)
You are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately after the service.
Sunday Worship Schedule – November 29, 2020
Sunday Worship Schedule
November 29, 2020
1st Sunday of Advent
Your are cordially invited to join us for Advent Adult Ed at 9:15 am and Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. If you are not attending Advent Adult Ed, please gather with us before the worship service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately following the service. The service will be led by the Rev. John Milne.
To improve security, when you join the worship service you will be placed into a Zoom waiting room where you will be personally admitted to the worship service by the host or a co-host.
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
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November 29, 2020 Service with Rev. John Milne, Honorably Retired
Celebrate the first Sunday of Advent with the members & friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva.
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Interactive Worship Service Online Using Zoom
You are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately after the service.
Interactive Worship Service Online Using Zoom
Peace, Justice, Joy, and Salvation: Adult Ed Advent Study
The Adult Advent study this year considers not the gifts we give at Christmas, but rather, the gifts we receive. We will consider familiar texts through the lens of gifts what God longs to give us and deeply desires for us to receive into our lives: peace, justice, joy, and salvation. These gifts are nothing short of transformative. We will do this through short readings, Bible study, reflection, and prayer.
This will be a Zoom meeting on Sunday mornings from 9:15 – 10:15, beginning December 6.
An email with the Zoom address will be sent each week along with the worship Zoom and found on the church website. This can also be done as a self-study.
Please contact adulted@pcgny.org if you want to take part either by Zoom or as a self-study, so that weekly readings can be sent to you.
Peace, Justice, Joy, and Salvation: Adult Ed Advent Study
The Adult Advent study this year considers not the gifts we give at Christmas, but rather, the gifts we receive.
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Rev. Colin Pritchard
Picture of Rev. Colin Pritchard
PNC Update – November 24, 2020
November 24, 2020
Dear Members and Friends,
Your Pastor Nominating committee writes to share the very happy result of our search for a new pastor for The Presbyterian Church in Geneva. Our work began in the spring, and as of this writing, your PNC has prayed, read, talked, reflected and met 32 times, for many, many hours of careful deliberation and discernment. We have grown very close while Zooming, texting, emailing and listening carefully to each other and to God. We have talked with and interviewed pastoral candidates from far and wide.
Our candidate, Rev. Colin Pritchard, led our worship this Sunday, November 22, after which, in a separate meeting on Zoom, the PNC introduced the candidate to the congregation and presented the Terms of Call. Congregants had the opportunity to ask questions and hear from the candidate.
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The Tems of Call for Rev. Colin Pritchard
November 22, 2020 Service (Rev. Colin Pritchard)
Join the members and friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva as we welcome our Pastor Nominating Committee’s candidate, Rev. Colin Pritchard.
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Call to Congregational Meeting – December 6, 2020
Call to Congregational Meeting
Sunday, December 6, 2020
A meeting of the Congregation and Corporation of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, NY will be held Sunday, December 6, 2020 immediately following the 10:30 virtual worship service for the purpose of hearing a report from the Nominating Committee and election of church officers for the year 2021.
Sunday Worship Schedule – November 22, 2020
Sunday Worship Schedule
November 22, 2020
25th Sunday after Pentecost
You are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship this Sunday at 10:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 10:00 am. A congregational meeting will follow immediately following the service. The service will be led by the PNC Candidate.
Congregational Meeting Announcement
A meeting of the Congregation and Corporation of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva will be held on Sunday, November 22, 2020, immediately following our virtual worship service, for the purpose of hearing and acting upon a report from the Pastor Nominating Committee and voting on the approval of the candidate and the Terms of Call.
The Zoom Meeting Information for the congregational meeting has been sent to active members via the U. S. Postal Service and will also be sent to active members via an email blast on Saturday morning, November 21st.
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
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Interactive Worship Service Online Using Zoom
Your are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately after the service.
November 15, 2020 Service (The Parable of the Talents)
Rev. John Milne, Honorably Retired, leads the worship service at The Presbyterian Church in Geneva. Learn about the parable of the talents, enjoy beautiful music, scripture readings, and a children’s message.
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Sunday Worship Schedule – November 15, 2020
Sunday Worship Schedule
November 15, 2020
24th Sunday after Pentecost
Your are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship this Sunday at 10:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately following the service. The service will be led by the Rev. John Milne.
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
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Congregational Meeting
A meeting of the Congregation and Corporation of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva will be held on Sunday, November 22, 2020, immediately following our virtual worship service, for the purpose of hearing and acting upon a report from the Pastor Nominating Committee and voting on the approval of the candidate and the Terms of Call.
November 8, 2020 service (“Love in a Time of Transition”)
Elder Ethan Powell leads the service at The Presbyterian Church in Geneva. The sermon, “Love In a Time of Transition”, is insightful and thought-provoking. Beautiful music throughout the service, meaningful prayers, and an inspiring children’s message create a wonderful worship service.
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Sunday Worship Schedule – November 8, 2020
Sunday Worship Schedule
November 8, 2020
23rd Sunday after Pentecost
Your are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship this Sunday at 10:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately following the service. The service will be led by Mr. Ethan Powell.
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
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November 1, 2020 All Saints’ Day and Communion Sunday
Celebrate All Saints’ Day and Communion Sunday with members and friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva as Rev. John Milne officiates.
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Sunday Worship Schedule – November 1, 2020
Sunday Worship Schedule
November 1, 2020
22nd Sunday after Pentecost
Your are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship this Sunday at 10:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately following the service. In the service this week, will be celebrating the Sacrament of Holy Communion virtually and remembering those church members and friends who have passed this year. The service will be led by the Rev. John Milne.
Preparation for Virtual Communion
Set your table at home with bread (any kind) and cups of grape juice or water. If you have children, remind them of the meaning of The Lord’s Supper.
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
View or download Sunday’s bulletin.
Interactive Worship Service Online Using Zoom
You are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately after the service.
October 25, 2020 service “Love With Grit”
Sunday Worship Schedule – October 25, 2020
Sunday Worship Schedule
October 25, 2020
21st Sunday after Pentecost
Your are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship this Sunday at 10:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately following the service. The service, this week, will be led by the Rev. Glenn Kennedy.
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
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Interactive Worship Service Online Using Zoom
You are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately following the service. The service will be led by the Rev. Glenn Kennedy.
About The Rev. Glenn Kennedy, Honorably Retired
During more than forty years of ministry, Mr. Kennedy has served installed pastorates, interim pastorates, and as a PCUSA mission co-worker (11 years) in Taiwan. He is a husband, father and grandfather. He has served as a GA Commissioner and is currently the Moderator of Geneva Presbytery.
Interactive Worship Service Online Using Zoom
You are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately after the service. In the service this week, will be celebrating communion virtually and remembering those church members and friends who have passed this year. The service will be led by the Rev. John Milne.
Preparation for Virtual Communion
Set your table at home with bread (any kind) and cups of grape juice or water. If you have children, remind them of the meaning of The Lord’s Supper.
New COVID procedures for entering the church building
These are New York State requirements.
Please do not enter if you have tested positive for COVID, have been in contact with anyone with COVID within the last 14 days, or have any symptoms of COVID.
Please Stop at the STOP sign. Everyone entering the building must now sign in. There is a table in the foyer where sign-in takes place. Per NYS regulations, people will have to complete a form before they proceed to other parts of the building. The form requires name, phone number and email, and signifies that individual has not:
- Shown symptoms of COVID in the past 14 days
- Tested positive for COVID in the past 14 days
- Been in contact with anyone with confirmed or suspected COVID in the past 14 days
At the table you will find the forms and a basket to put the completed forms in. There will be one basket with clean pens and one basket with used pens. Please take a pen from the “clean pen” basket to use to sign in and then place it in the “used pen” basket. Everyone entering the building must wear a mask that covers their mouth and nose.
These procedures are in place for contact tracing purposes and to comply with New York State requirements. Thank you for complying and keeping everyone safe.
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October 18, 2020 Psalms Service
Join the members and friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva as Rev. John Milne preaches about the Psalms.
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Sunday Worship Schedule – October 18, 2020
Sunday Worship Schedule
October 18, 2020
20th Sunday after Pentecost
Your are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship this Sunday at 10:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately following the service. The service, this week, will be led by the Rev.John Milne.
9:15 am – Adult Forum Using Zoom
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
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October 11, 2020 “Visibly Faithful”
The members and friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva welcome Rev. Carson Mouser as our guest preacher today. Listen to Rev. Mouser’s moving sermon, titled “Visibly Faithful”, children’s message, scripture readings, and enjoy beautiful music throughout the service.
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Retirement Tribute to Pastor Deb from Beth Newell
Retirement Tribute to Pastor Deb
from Beth Newell
The following tribute to Pastor Deb was shared by Beth Newell at the September Presbytery Meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2020.
It is an honor for Lisa Gage and me to say a few words about Pastor Deb upon her retirement from over 30 years of ministry.
My part is to share with you a bit about the arc of Deb’s ministry before she came to Geneva and her engagement with our Presbytery and the PCUSA.
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Sunday Worship Schedule – October 11, 2020
Sunday Worship Schedule
October 11, 2020
19th Sunday after Pentecost
Your are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship this Sunday at 10:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately following the service. The service, this week, will be led by the Rev. Dr. Carson O. Mouser.
9:15 am – Adult Forum Using Zoom
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
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PNC Update – October 7, 2020
The Pastoral Nominating Committee (PNC) has met via Zoom over two dozen times in the last four months. Immediately after Session and the Committee on Ministry approved our congregation’s Ministry Information Form (MIF) in August, the document was uploaded to PC(USA)’s computer system, which matches us with prospective candidates. An ad was also placed in The Presbyterian Outlook. The committee has received several self referrals and computer matches from PCUSA. We continue to review Personal Information Forms (PIFs) and conduct interviews. Please keep in mind that PNC Committee members cannot disclose any information about prospective candidates or interviews. Thank you for your prayers!
Interactive Worship Service Online Using Zoom
You are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately following the service. The service, this week, will be led by the Rev. Dr. Carson O. Mouser.
About The Rev. Dr. Carson O. Mouser, Honorably Retired
Mr. Mouser has agreed to be our church Coach during this time of transition. He is a minister member of Genesee Valley Presbytery where he served churches over forty years as Christian Education Minister, Pastor and Head of Staff. Before entering the ministry, he was in the US Air Force, an award-winning journalist, and worked in the insurance industry. He is a husband, father, and grandfather. His interests include hiking the peaks of the Adirondacks, golf, travel. fiction writing, poetry writing and reading.
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Rev. Dr. Carson O. Mouser
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October 4, 2020 World Communion Service
Join the members and friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, NY as Rev. John Milne preaches during our World Communion service.
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Interactive Worship Service Online Using Zoom
You are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately following the service. The service, this week, will be led by the Rev. John Milne.
Interactive Worship Service Online Using Zoom
You are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately after the service.
Meeting Information
The Rev. John Milne is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom – (Online)
You are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately after the service.
Children’s Christmas Pageant Using Zoom – (Online)
You are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately after the service.
Sunday Worship Schedule – October 4, 2020
Sunday Worship Schedule
October 4, 2020
18th Sunday after Pentecost
Your are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship this Sunday at 10:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately after the service.
9:15 am – Adult Forum Using Zoom
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
To view or download Sunday’s bulletin, click here.
Sept. 27, 2020 (full service) “Grateful”
Sunday Worship Schedule – September 27, 2020
Sunday Worship Schedule
September 27, 2020
17th Sunday after Pentecost
Your are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship this Sunday at 10:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately after the service.
9:15 am -Adult Forum Using Zoom
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
To view or download Sunday’s bulletin, click here.
Retirement Tribute to Pastor Deb from Lisa Gage
Retirement Tribute to Pastor Deb
from Lisa Gage
The following tribute to Pastor Deb was shared by Lisa Gage at the September Presbytery Meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2020.
Proverbs 27:19 states, “As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.” Pastor Deb genuinely practices what she preaches. Her life’s work, her actions, her leadership, her unwavering faith all reflect her heart and her brilliant mind. And like the Apostle Paul, she “speaks the truth in love.”
In her last newsletter as pastor of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva she wrote about her first installation 31 years ago. The presiding minister spoke on the key verse in the liberating story of Queen Esther (which, by the way, Pastor Deb preached about last week). He said: “You have been called to this ministry ‘For such a time as this’.” There’s no doubt in my mind that God called The Reverend Dr. Deborah Lind to The Presbyterian Church in Geneva at a challenging time almost 8 years ago– a time of transition. And, our congregation is eternally grateful to God for bringing her into our lives. We’re incredibly fortunate that she answered the call a 1,000 miles from her home in the Twin Cities.
I understand that parishioners expect all clergy to visit those who are ill, to offer counseling to those in need, to provide comfort to those who are grieving, to answer critical phone calls 24-7, respond promptly to every email and text from committee chairs, sermon critics, and so on and so on. Those tasks, I suppose, are part of the job. One could certainly accomplish those tasks as one’s perfunctory duty. Pastor Deb, however, uses her time and her many talents, going above and beyond what’s expected. For example, she didn’t just periodically stop by nursing homes and assisted living facilities to occasionally visit shut-in members. She arranged to have regularly scheduled services at those facilities and welcomed patients and visitors of every denomination. Not only did she provide a meaningful worship service; she played the piano, lead everyone in song with her beautiful soprano professional-quality voice and shared communion with all who gathered. Month after month, year after year, the smiles on the elderly residents’ faces made it abundantly clear that they appreciated that she brought the Word of God to them and brighten their days. In preparation for her retirement, she trained deacons and elders to serve communion in pairs or small groups, so that the important ministry of providing communion to shut-ins can continue.
Her sermons are always inspiring, filled with interesting facts, personal reflections and inevitably some humor. She cracks herself up and we all enjoy her wit. Since March I’ve been helping to produce our services for Zoom and more recently YouTube. There have been weeks that I’ve heard her sermon six, seven even eight times before we all listen to the service on Sunday, yet she still manages to capture my attention. I’m not the only one who is constantly impressed with her preaching; in fact, several retired Presbyterian pastors and a Methodist minister have opted to become part of our church family. While her sermons are thought-provoking and always meaningful, her children’s messages have become somewhat legendary. We never know what to expect. I teach Sunday school and assist with the children’s choir, so I hear the kids talking about what they have learned and they absolutely adore Pastor Deb. She’s like an Energizer Bunny. She keeps up with kids of all ages and even chaperoned two recent trips to Purdue for triennium. If Covid-19 hadn’t forced the Peacemakers’ trip to the Holy Land in March to be postponed to 2021, she had planned to make that trek as well.
As you know, Deb took on many extra responsibilities in Geneva Presbytery, so I’m sure you won’t be surprised when I tell you that she immersed herself in our community right from the start. She impressively rejuvenated the interfaith council, which was practically non-existent. She’s been actively involved in organizing ecumenical services since shortly after she arrived in the Finger Lakes area. Over the last seven and a half years, she has organized and hosted the ecumenical Lenten breakfast services, served on the board of the MLK Scholarship Committee, joined Rotary –and the list goes on. Not surprisingly she has developed more friendships and working relationships with more people than many life-long Geneva residents have.
In a typical month, our church opens its doors to about 3 dozen community groups (scout troops, Family Promise, AA and Al-non, Geneva Reads, the MLK committee, WIC, Sacred Arts classes, sewing classes, yoga and exercise groups, Red Cross blood drives) and every person who walks through the door feels welcome. As my mother says, Deb’s the “hostess with most-est”. Despite her incredibly busy schedule and seemingly endless number of meetings, her door is always open for anyone who needs her. One thing you may not know about Pastor Deb is that she has a Super Power: It’s impossible to say no to her! Like her smile, her enthusiasm is contagious.
These are extraordinarily challenging times locally, for the United States and the world. To quote Pastor Deb: We “are called to speak up, step up and share our faith.” She has taught us well that “For such a time as this” we are called. Our children, youth, and adults as well have benefited from having Pastor Deb as a remarkable role model.
Winnie the Pooh told his friends, “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” Winnie the Pooh was rather insightful. This is difficult because you are so loved! Now, as the story which is your life opens to its next chapter, May the God
of Grace richly bless and watch over you. Deb, on behalf of all who have been blessed enough to have you as our pastor, I say to you: “May God bless you and keep you, may God’s light guide your future and grant you peace.” You truly are a blessing. Thank you for all that you do and for all that you are.
Lisa Gage
Congregational Meeting Announcement
The Session of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva has called a congregational meeting on October 4, 2020 following the 10:30 am worship service. The purpose of this meeting is to elect a Youth Elder and a Youth Deacon to serve a one year term. The nominating committee will present Henry Augustine to serve as a Youth elder and Sophie Augustine to serve Youth deacon.
Sunday Worship Schedule – September 20, 2020
Sunday Worship Schedule
September 20, 2020
16th Sunday after Pentecost
Your are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship this Sunday at 10:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately after the service.
9:15 am -Adult Forum Using Zoom
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
To view or download Sunday’s bulletin, click here.
Sept 27, 2020 (full service)
Join the members and friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva as Rev. Dr. Deborah Lind shares her sermon titled “New Vistas and Vision”. Enjoy beautiful music, inspiring scriptures and Pastor Deb’s interesting children’s message –School Daze.
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Interactive Worship Service Online Using Zoom
Your are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately after the service.
A meeting of the Congregation and Corporation of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva will be held on Sunday, November 22, 2020, immediately following our virtual worship service, for the purpose of hearing and acting upon a report from the Pastor Nominating Committee and voting on the approval of the candidate and the Terms of Call.
Interactive Worship Service Online Using Zoom
Your are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately after the service.
Pastor Deb Waving at Car Parade (2)
Pastor Deb Waving at Car Parade as it travels down North Brook Street
Car Parade for Pastor Deb
Friends, neighbors and members of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva gathered for a car parade on Friday (9/11) to celebrate Pastor Deb’s70th birthday and her retirement. The line of cars full of well wishers stretched from Lafayette Circle up North Brook Street to North Street. It was estimated that around 80 cars and approximately 200 participants joined into celebrate Pastor Deb’s 70th birthday and her retirement.
Car Parade
Car parade down N Brook Street to celebrate Pastor Deb’s Birthday and Retirement.
Pastor Deb waving
Pastor Deb waving to friends and parishioners during her car parade.
October/November 2020 Preaching Schedule
| Date |
Minister Preaching |
| Oct. 4, 2020 | Rev. John Milne Temporary Supply Pastor |
Sept 13 2020 Full Service “For Such a Time as This”
Join the members and friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva as Rev. Dr. Deborah Lind shares her sermon, titled “For Such a Time as This”. Enjoy hearing the scriptures Esther 4: 14 and Matthew 18:1-5 and meaningful reflections on those scriptures. The service is filled with beautiful music, an insightful children’s message, heartfelt prayers, and words of inspiration.
To view more videos from The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, please visit our video page.
Sunday Worship Schedule – September 13, 2020
Sunday Worship Schedule
September 13, 2020
15th Sunday after Pentecost
Your are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship this Sunday at 10:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately after the service.
9:15 am -Adult Forum Using Zoom
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom
To view or download Sunday’s bulletin, click here.
Sunday Worship Schedule – September 6, 2020
Sunday Worship Schedule
September 6, 2020
14th Sunday after Pentecost
Your are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship this Sunday at 9:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 9:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately after the service.
9:30 am – Interactive Summer Worship Service Using Zoom
To view or download Sunday’s bulletin, click here.
Reminder: Beginning September 13th, online worship services at the Presbyterian Church in Geneva will begin at 10:30 am on Zoom. Participants may gather for services beginning at 10:00 am and a coffee chat will follow the online service.
September 6, 2020 (Full Service) “Hum a New Song?”
Jesus says, “Where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.” Gather with friends and the members of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva. Listen to Rev. Dr. Deborah Lind’s uplifting sermon, titled “Hum a New Song?”, enjoy beautiful music, scripture and a children’s message about resolving conflict.
To view more videos from The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, please visit our video page.
September Sunday School Highlights
It’s SEPTEMBER!!!!
Because of COVID the church is still closed.
Beginning the weekend of Sept. 13 we will be posting a Sunday School lesson for 3yrs-6th grade on the church website that you can watch at any time. Hopefully the kiddos will tune in. It will be a short lesson with a brief message for the week. We will present a new message every weekend until we can be back together again. Any questions call Kathy Breese.
THANKS to everyone who donated school supplies.
CONGRATULATIONS to our youth who were received at the Confirmation Service on August 30:
Elizabeth Komara, Lauren Champlin, Sophie Augustine, Kendall Snook, Luke Weber, Ezra Williams, Aaron Carle.
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
to benefit Geneva Head Start
CENTS-ABILITY
Formerly 2 CENTS – A – MEAL
PLEASE save your 2 cent donations until we are back to church
You can make a difference in the lives of hungry people!!!
Red Cross Blood Drive
August, 30, 2020 Confirmation Sunday (Full Service) Sermon: “Hope-fully Devoted to God”
Celebrate The Presbyterian Church in Geneva’s seven new confirmands. Rev. Dr. Deborah Lind sermon, titled “Hope-fully Devoted to God”, reflects on the confirmands’ favorite scriptures and their faith statements. One’s faith must be renewed in order to remain effective. Renew your faith and enjoy beautiful music, inspiring scriptures and lots of pictures of our newest members, their families, and sponsors.
To view more videos from The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, please visit our video page.
“For Such a Time as This”
Pastor Deb’s Final News Letter Article
“For Such a Time as This” (The Book of Esther 4: 14)
At my first installation, the presiding minister spoke on the key verse in the liberating story of Queen Esther. You have been called to this ministry “For such a time as this”. I believe that God definitely called me to The Presbyterian Church in Geneva as well as each church in my thirty-one years of ministry. And, I am grateful to God and all of you.
Thank you for welcoming me into your lives and your hearts! I will miss you. As much as I long to be closer to my growing family, this will be a major change. I will hold you in my hearts and prayers as we go bravely into the future. This month of sermons and celebrations will be focused on God’s steadfast love and guidance.
Thank you for listening to my sermons each week and giving me the respect of a teaching elder as a woman and as an outsider. I’ve been shifting during these seven and a half years from saying, “You” to “Us”. I am a Genevan and New Yorker for another month. And, I’ve enjoyed immersing myself in this community as well as Seneca Lake. I pray that your next pastor will be as delighted and blessed.
These are trying times for the country and this world. I believe you and I are called to speak up, step up and share our faith. “For such a time as this” we are called.
May God bless you and keep you, may God’s light guide your future and grant you peace.
Pastor Deb
Adult Ed Fall Session Starts September 13th
Adult Education
“God sends the Church to work for justice in the world: exercising its power for the common good; dealing honestly in personal and public spheres; seeking dignity and freedom for all people…” — Book of Order, W-5.0304
Adult Forum Online Using Zoom
Adult Education
“God sends the Church to work for justice in the world: exercising its power for the common good; dealing honestly in personal and public spheres; seeking dignity and freedom for all people…” — Book of Order, W-5.0304
One of the three tenets of the Matthew 25 initiative is the dismantling of systemic racism. Systemic racism refers to the system of structures, procedures and/or processes that disadvantage a specific race. According to the NAACP, it refers to the rules, practices and customs once rooted in law with residual effects that reverberate throughout society. Systemic racism creates disparities in many “success indicators” such as wealth, the criminal justice system, employment, housing, health care, politics, and education.
For many of us, our response to this charge is undoubtedly “what can we do?” We understand that change is needed, but we are not sure where to start. Author Layla F. Saad says the better question to ask ourselves is “How have you managed not to know?” Why haven’t we asked these questions before and how has our privilege prevented us from seeing these inequities before? In her book, Me and White Supremacy, Saad challenges readers to do the work of dismantling systemic racism by first understanding their connection to the history that perpetuates it.
Adult Ed will be using this critical text in our Fall session to help us do the necessary and vital work that can ultimately lead to improving race relations. Included are historical and cultural contexts, moving stories and anecdotes, definitions, and examples, giving us the language to understand racism, and to dismantle our own biases. It will help us to:
- Understand Anti-blackness, racial stereotypes, and cultural appropriation
- Change the way that we view and respond to race
- Demonstrate how to continue the work to create social change
Set up as a 28-day reflection study, we will use our Sunday forum to discuss the previous 7 days of work. Discussion will continue to occur via ZOOM at this time. If you would like to join us, please email Adulted@pcgny.org so we can send you an invitation and information on obtaining a copy of the book. All are welcome!!!
Schedule of Study:
Sept 13: Welcome to the Work
Sept 20: The Basics
Sept 27: Anti-Blackness, Racial Stereotypes & Cultural Appropriation
Oct 4: Allyship
Oct 11: Power, Relationships, and Commitments
Oct 18: Now What? Continuing the Work after Day 28
Sunday Worship Schedule – August 30, 2020
Sunday Worship Schedule
August 30, 2020
13th Sunday after Pentecost
Your are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship this Sunday at 9:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 9:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately after the service.
9:30 am – Interactive Summer Worship Service Using Zoom
To view or download Sunday’s bulletin, click here.
Reminder: Beginning September 13th, online worship services at the Presbyterian Church in Geneva will begin at 10:30 am on Zoom. Participants may gather for services beginning at 10:00 am and a coffee chat will follow the online service.
Car Parade for Pastor Deb’s Birthday & Retirement
Church members, neighbors, and friends are having a Car Parade to celebrate Pastor Deb’s birthday and retirement. If you’d like to join in the fun, please meet at Geneva High School parking lot at 5:30 pm on Friday, September 11 (Pastor Deb’s 70th Birthday). We’ll start the car parade promptly at 5:45 pm.
The route: Carter Road to North Street and head south on N. Brook). Decorating cars is encouraged and there will be containers for well wishers to toss cards.
Interactive Worship Service Using Zoom – (Online)
Your are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 10:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately after the service.
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School Supplies Needed!
We will be collecting school supplies again this year. They can be dropped off at the church most week days from 9:00 – 3:00 between now and September 1. When, and if, the schools open, ALL students will be required to have their own supplies in their desk and nothing will be shared.
Extra supplies are necessary so that all students can have the same advantage.
12 pack of pencils
8 pack of markers
24 pack of crayons
children’s scissors
glue sticks
pencil box or zippered pouch for pencils
Car Parade for Pastor Deb’s Birthday & Retirement
Church members, neighbors, and friends are having a Car Parade to celebrate Pastor Deb’s birthday and retirement. If you’d like to join in the fun, please meet at Geneva High School parking lot at 5:30 pm on Friday, September 11 (Pastor Deb’s 70th Birthday). We’ll start the car parade promptly at 5:45 pm.
The route: Carter Road to North Street and head south on N. Brook). Decorating cars is encouraged and there will be containers for well wishers to toss cards.
August 23, 2020 (Full service) “Recognizing Existing Gifts, Developing Different Gifts”
Rev. Dr. Deborah Lind’s thought-provoking sermon, “Recognizing Existing Gifts, Developing Different Gifts”, reflects on passages from Romans 12 and Matthew 16. Beautiful music and the children’s message, along with moving prayers help to create a meaningful worship service.
To view more videos from The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, please visit our video page.
Sunday Worship Schedule – August 23, 2020
Sunday Worship Schedule
August 23, 2020
12th Sunday after Pentecost
Your are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship this Sunday at 9:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 9:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately after the service.
9:30 am – Interactive Summer Worship Service Using Zoom
To view or download Sunday’s bulletin, click here.
Reminder: Beginning September 13th, online worship services at the Presbyterian Church in Geneva will begin at 10:30 am on Zoom. Participants may gather for services beginning at 10:00 am and a coffee chat will follow the online service.
PNC Update – August 11, 2020
The Pastoral Nominating Committee (PNC) is pleased to report that Session and the Committee on Ministry recently approved the congregation’s Ministry Information Form (MIF). The MIF provides a narrative picture of the mission and ministry of our congregation as well as our sense of call. According to the Church Leadership Connection’s resource for PNCs, On Calling a Pastor, “prospective pastors will use the form to help them discern whether God is calling them to serve our church”. The MIF has been uploaded to the computer system, which will match us with prospective candidates. As we begin to receive the first batch Personal Information Forms (PIFs), we are preparing for interviews. If you’d like to peruse the MIF, click on the link below, Thank you for your prayers!
Church Ministry Information Form
Church Ministry Information Form (MIF) submitted by the Presbyterian Church in Geneva, July 2020.
August 16, 2020 (Full service) — “Change?”
Enjoy Rev. Dr. Deborah Lind’s insightful sermon titled “Change?” as well as scripture readings from Romans 11 and Matthew 15. Beautiful, moving organ music is accompanied by photos taken by friends and members of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva. Our talented vocalists will lift your spirits and Pastor Deb’s children’s message has important advice for kids and adults, too.
To view more videos from The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, please visit our video page.
Sunday Worship Schedule – August 17, 2020
Sunday Worship Schedule
August 16, 2020
11th Sunday after Pentecost
Your are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship this Sunday at 9:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 9:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately after the service.
9:30 am – Interactive Summer Worship Service Using Zoom
To view or download Sunday’s bulletin, click here.
Reminder: Beginning June 7th, online worship services at the Presbyterian Church in Geneva will begin at 9:30 am on Zoom. Participants may gather for services beginning at 9:00 am and a coffee chat will follow the online service.
WARNING !!!!! EMAIL SCAM !!!!
Please be aware that there is an email scam. The emails appear to sent from Pastor Deb, however, they are NOT!!! DO NOT respond to these emails!!! Delete and trash these emails.
Check the sender’s email address. Pastor Deb’s legitimate addresses are:
deblindschmitz@gmail.com
deblindschmitz@pcgny.org
If you receive an email from Pastor Deb sent from any other address, do not open and do not reply! Do not send any money, gift cards, etc. Please call the church office if you have any questions or concerns.
August 9, 2020 (full service) – “Skipping Stones: Moving From Doubt to Faith”
Rev. Dr. Deborah Lind preaches her sermon titled “Skipping Stone: Moving From Doubt to Faith” as we explore Romans 10 and Matthew 14. The service is filled with beautiful music, a thought-provoking sermon and an inspiring children’s story about the miracle of Jesus walking on water.
To view more videos from The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, please visit our video page.
Sunday Worship Schedule – August 9, 2020
Sunday Worship Schedule
August 9, 2020
10th Sunday after Pentecost
Your are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship this Sunday at 9:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 9:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately after the service.
9:30 am – Interactive Summer Worship Service Using Zoom
To view or download Sunday’s bulletin, click here.
Reminder: Beginning June 7th, online worship services at the Presbyterian Church in Geneva will begin at 9:30 am on Zoom. Participants may gather for services beginning at 9:00 am and a coffee chat will follow the online service.
Adult Forum Using Zoom – (Online)
Adult Forum meets from 9:00 to 9:29 on Sunday mornings by Zoom. Current discussions have been around the topics of racism and Matthew 25 Initiative. We end in time to join the worship service. This is the information to join the Zoom Meeting:
Ellen Reynolds Zoom Meeting
Aug 9, 2020 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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August 2, 2020 (Full Service) Rev. John Milne
Rev. John Milne, Parish Associate for The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, shares an inspiring sermon about Jesus feeding the masses. Enjoy photos taken by members and friends of the church as you listen to beautiful music. Ethan Powell shares a children’s sermon that will warm your heart.
For more videos from The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, please visit our video page.
Sunday Worship Schedule – August 2, 2020
Sunday Worship Schedule
August 2, 2020
9th Sunday after Pentecost
Your are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship this Sunday at 9:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 9:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately after the service. Please note that this Sunday’s worship service on Zoom is being hosted by the Rev. John Milne and that the meeting information for the service is different from when the Rev. Dr. Deborah Lind hosts the worship service. Be sure to use the Meeting Information listed below.
9:30 am – Interactive Summer Worship Service Using Zoom
To view or download Sunday’s bulletin, click here.
Reminder: Beginning June 7th, online worship services at the Presbyterian Church in Geneva will begin at 9:30 am on Zoom. Participants may gather for services beginning at 9:00 am and a coffee chat will follow the online service.
FPOC Bed Race
As you may have heard, because of the COVID-19 Pandemic the Family Promise bead race has gone virtual. To pledge your support for the Geneva Presbyterian Pirates, please donate at:
https://www.givegab.com/p2p/amazingbedrace/geneva-presbyterian-pirates
2018 FPOC Bed Race
2018 FPOC Bed Race
July 26, 2020 (Full service) Rev. John Milne
Rev. John Milne, Parish Associate of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, shares Shel Silverstein’s poem “WhatIf” during his children’s message and preaches about several of the parables in Matthew 13 in an inspiring sermon. Enjoy listening to hymns and talented organist Linda Cox while viewing dozens of photos taken by members of the church.
Please visit our video page to view a shorter version of today’s worship service.
Sunday Worship Schedule – July 26, 2020
Sunday Worship Schedule
July 26, 2020
8th Sunday after Pentecost
Your are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship this Sunday at 9:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 9:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately after the service. Please note that this Sunday’s worship service on Zoom is being hosted by the Rev. John Milne and that the meeting information for the service is different from when the Rev. Dr. Deborah Lind hosts the worship service. Be sure to use the Meeting Information listed below.
9:30 am – Interactive Summer Worship Service Using Zoom
To view or download Sunday’s bulletin, click here.
Reminder: Beginning June 7th, online worship services at the Presbyterian Church in Geneva will begin at 9:30 am on Zoom. Participants may gather for services beginning at 9:00 am and a coffee chat will follow the online service.
Interactive Summer Worship Service Using Zoom – (Online)
Your are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship this summer at 9:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 9:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately after the service.
Please note that this Sunday’s worship service on Zoom is being hosted by the Rev. John Milne and that the meeting information for the service is different from when the Rev. Dr. Deborah Lind hosts the worship service. Be sure to use the Meeting Information listed below.
Meeting Invitation
John Milne is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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PNC Update – July 20, 2020
The Pastor Nominating Committee of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva has met every Monday evening since late May. We’ve completed the Ministry Information Form for our pastor search and are pleased to report that the MIF was unanimously accepted by Session.
July 19, 2020 (Full Service) “Who Likes Weeding?”
Rev. Dr. Deborah Lind, pastor of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, preaches about the parable of the wheat and the weeds in her sermon “Who Likes Weeding?” Listen to scriptures from Matthew 13 and Romans 8, sing along to beautiful hymns, enjoy the children’s message, and be inspired by a moving sermon.
Sunday Worship Schedule – July19, 2020
Sunday Worship Schedule
July 19, 2020
7th Sunday after Pentecost
Your are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship this Sunday at 9:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 9:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately after the service.
9:30 am – Interactive Summer Worship Service Using Zoom
To view or download Sunday’s bulletin, click here.
Reminder: Beginning June 7th, online worship services at the Presbyterian Church in Geneva will begin at 9:30 am on Zoom. Participants may gather for services beginning at 9:00 am and a coffee chat will follow the online service.
July 12, 2020 #SpiritRefocus Full Service
Sermon with music, scriptures, and children’s message focuses on the parable of the generous farmer in Matthew 13:1-25 and Romans 8: 1-11. The common message is for us to re-focus on the spiritual self and matters.
Sunday Worship Schedule – July 12, 2020
Sunday Worship Schedule
July 12, 2020
6th Sunday after Pentecost
Your are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship this Sunday at 9:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 9:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately after the service.
9:30 am – Interactive Summer Worship Service Using Zoom
To view or download Sunday’s bulletin, click here.
Reminder: Beginning June 7th, online worship services at the Presbyterian Church in Geneva will begin at 9:30 am on Zoom. Participants may gather for services beginning at 9:00 am and a coffee chat will follow the online service.
Community Lunch Program
The Community Lunch Program of Geneva is held at The First United Methodist Church and provides a nutritious meal to people who are hungry, raises awareness about hunger, and empowers the community to respond to this need.
Foundation
Legacy and Major Gifts
“A Heart for the Community”
BACKGROUND
In 2008 The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, endeavoring to strengthen its financial base, entered upon a capital campaign. This campaign has been very successful. Furthermore, the Session is committed to planning for the future Mission of the church and its financial needs.
Presently, the Congregation’s annual giving is about 60 percent of the revenue needed for the annual budget. The remaining 40 percent is comprised of income and appreciation of the endowment. When needed (as in 2008). principal from the endowment is used. This is a risky financing and cannot be sustained.
From time to time, however, major gifts and bequests are made to the church. For instance, when Mary Lienk passed, it was her wish that funds she left to the church be used for local mission. Her thoughtful planning and generosity have funded our Parish Nurse Program and the Village Links/Teen Mom Program.
Recently, the family of Pastor Emeritus Richard Hart initiated an endowment supporting the church Mission honoring Dick and Elizabeth Hart. The family and the Session are in process of choosing the mission program or service that will be supported.
The Foundation Committee has been asked by the Session to develop a program to encourage the Congregation to consider legacy gifts to the church. These are bequests or major gifts. Often they are a part of a will and therefore reflect one’s preferences and become known at the time the will is processed. The major gifts usually are four figures or greater and may be received at any time.
The legacy gifts make a substancial difference in the life of a church and community. In many churches, they are the primary source of giving over time—averaging 80 per cent of the revenues.
PURPOSE OF THE LEGACY PROGRAM
By the end of 2014, we hope to have 100 commitments to remember and support the Church in bequests and major gifts.
A commitment means signing a Survey of Interest in the Legacy Program: “I/we have made, or intend to make, provisions for the Presbyterian Church in Geneva in our bequests or major gifts.”
The information you provide – whether detailed or not – will be held in confidence. Members of the committee would be pleased to answer any questions, hear about your specific interests or provide further information.
For your information, some of the reasons current members plan to include the church in their legacies follow.
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Questions and additional information are available from the Foundation Committee – Bob Eberle, Judy Luce, Rick Luce, Beth Reiners, co-chairs Ruth Benedict and Jerry Rose, and Pastor Deb. |
O U R L E G A C I E S
Our churches have been of continuing importance in our lives. Schools are important for a number of years and life altering in those years; one’s church can be life altering over an even more extended period. Therefore, we think it is important that we not only pledge to our church on an annual increasing basis, but that we use our wills to support an ongoing presence in our community so others in future years may also know God’s action and support in their lives. – Fritz and Marje Aude
A few times a year I have had the chance to ask my fellow parishioners to donate to worthwhile charities in the USA and around the world. The money helps to show God’s love. These assets you leave to the Presbyterian Church in Geneva will be used to continue spreading the word of God, and care of our church home. I can’t imagine Geneva without our church. This is one way to keep it going. Why would I leave assets to the church? Because I should. – Elfredia Frick
To me, a church is a community of Christians working together to accomplish God’s wishes in this world. I want to be a part of that effort. While I’m here that means contributions of time, talent and money. When I’ve move on, my time and talent will be used up, but it will still be possible for me to help with money from my estate. I want to continue to be a part of what I think is meaningful work in The Presbyterian Church in Geneva and in the larger community. – Ed Frick
I am so thankful to be a part of our church because, as our vision statement says, “With Jesus Christ as our model and the Holy Spirit as inspiration, we boldly live our faith in God as disciples, serving each other, this church, our community and the world.” What enables us to claim this vision and work toward it? It is our committed congregation, our inspired pastoral and lay leadership, our dedicated staff, and . . . generous financial contributions from current and past members. The mission of our church would not be possible without the generosity of members who have remembered the church in their will. Did you know that over one quarter of our annual budget is funded through our endowment? I have included the church in my will because I want the members of the Presbyterian Church in Geneva to continue to boldly live their faith In God long after I’m gone. – Beth Newell
As a member of the Budget and Finance Committee I learned what happens when a member passes away and we lose their pledge. Some leave money to special programs and others leave it to the endowment fund. All this is good but it doesn’t help the operating budget of the Church. After much thought, I have decided on a different kind of gift. I have designated an amount of money to go to The Presbyterian Church in Geneva. This money is to be divided in ten equal parts. For the next ten years it will go to the Stewardship Campaign. On the eleventh year, the interest it has accumulated will also go the Campaign. It is my hope that this will help with the everyday expenses of the Church. – Barb Huebner
NEXT STEPS
July 5, 2020 Full Service “#Lighten Up”
Sunday Worship Schedule – July 5, 2020
Sunday Worship Schedule
July 5, 2020
Your are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship this Sunday at 9:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 9:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately after the service.
9:30 am – Interactive Summer Worship Service Using Zoom
To view or download Sunday’s bulletin, click here.
Reminder: Beginning June 7th, online worship services at the Presbyterian Church in Geneva will begin at 9:30 am on Zoom. Participants may gather for services beginning at 9:00 am and a coffee chat will follow the online service.
“God Welcomes All”
June 28, 2020 worship service at The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, NY. Be inspired by Rev. Dr. Deborah Lind’s sermon titled “God Welcomes All” based on Psalm 13 and Matthew 10:40-42. Enjoy several musical selections, including the hymn “Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing” and John L.
Sunday Worship Schedule – June 28, 2020
Sunday Worship Schedule
June 28, 2020
Your are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship this Sunday at 9:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 9:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately after the service.
9:30 am – Interactive Summer Worship Service Using Zoom
To view or download Sunday’s bulletin, click here.
Reminder: Beginning June 7th, online worship services at the Presbyterian Church in Geneva will begin at 9:30 am on Zoom. Participants may gather for services beginning at 9:00 am and a coffee chat will follow the online service.
Do Not Mail Newsletter
Bible Study (Online)
Please contact the meeting organizer, John Milne, for details concerning how you can participate in the scheduled meeting.
Bible Study will be lead by John Milne.
From the Parish Nurse
Dear Church Family,
It has been a glorious week with temperatures in the 70s and no rain, hail, snow, wild wind, etc. How unusual!!! People are actually enjoying being outside and (if maintaining proper social distancing) not wearing masks! I feel badly for folks with respiratory disorders; wearing a mask makes it harder to breath. If it is really hot out, wearing a mask and being short of breath can cause you problems. My suggestion to those of you with COPD, asthma, emphysema, or other respiratory problems is to use the mask only in situations where you have to, such as going shopping or being in close contact with others in a group. If you are outside and it’s hot, stay the mandatory 6 ft. away and drop the mask!! The chance of getting COVID-19 germs outside is remote. Anything in the air begins to dissipate immediately, it’s very different from being in a small enclosed space. Studies have shown that the virus may survive in the air up to 3 hrs. But the studies were run in a contained environment with minimal airflow. Also it has been noted that increased humidity and temperature decrease the viability of the virus.
Adult Education Spiritual Formation
Summer Activities
A discussion group meets each Sunday by Zoom at 9:00 a.m. and concludes in time to join the morning worship. All are invited. Topics vary and are often decided week to week. So, if there is something YOU would like to talk about, please join us. Email adulted@pcgny.org for a Zoom link and a topic or article you would like to share.
Adult Education – Spiritual Formation Resources
Resources for At-Home Adult Christian Education – Spiritual Formation
Bible studies that focus on Peacemaking
https://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/peacemaking/resources/
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Summer Preaching Schedule
| Jul 5 | Matthew 11: 25-30 Romans 7: 15-25a | Communion “#Lighten Up” |
| Jul 12 | Matthew 13: 1-9. 18-23 Romans 8:1-11 | “#Keep Up the Good Work” |
| Jul 19 | Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Romans 8:12-25 | “Who LIKES Weeding?” |
| Jul 26 | Matthew 13:31-22, 44-52 Romans 8:26-39 | Rev. John Milne Preaching |
| Aug 2 | Matthew 14:13-21 Romans 9:1-5 | Communion Rev. John Milne Preaching |
| Aug 9 | Matthew 14:22-33 Romans 10:5-15 | What IS Paul’s Theology? |
| Aug 16 | Matthew 15:21-28 Romans 11:1-2a,29-32 | “Change of Mind?” |
| Aug 23 | Matthew 16:13-20 Romans 12:1-8 | “Different Gifts, New Gifts?” |
| Aug 30 | Matthew 16:21-28 Romans 12: 9-21 | “Hopefully Devoted” |
“Re-thinking Church”
Pastor’s Reflections —“Re-thinking Church” The seminar for ministers caught my eye with pertinent questions. “Are you ready to ask new questions? Are you ready to rethink church rather than getting people to the building?”
2020 Cap and Gown Graduates
2020 Cap and Gown Graduates from The Presbyterian Church in Geneva
Congratulations Graduates
Congratulations Graduates
Our Graduates
Our Graduates
High School
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2020 High School Graduates
Collage of 2020 High School Graduates
Baccalaureate Sunday Worship Service
Baccalaureate Sunday
Worship Schedule
June 21, 2020
Your are cordially invited to join us for our Baccalaureate Sunday Worship Service on June 21 at 9:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 9:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately after the service.
“Baccalaureate Service: Plans of Hope” service on June 21, 2020
Rev. Deborah Lind and members of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, NY celebrate high school and college graduates during the 2020 Baccalaureate Service. Enjoy beautiful music, inspiring scriptures, and meaningful messages to the 2020 graduates. June 21. 2020 service.
PNC Update – June 16, 2020
The Pastor Nominating Committee of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva has met four times since late May. We are hard at work writing and completing the Ministry Information Form for our pastor search. Check back this summer for updates on our progress.
Videos
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8-1-21 Worship Service 9:30 AM
7-25-21 Worship Service 9:30 am
7-18-21 Worship Service 9:30 am
2021 Talent Show
7-11-21 9:30 am Worship Service
7-4-2021 9:30 a.m. Worship Service
6-27-21 10:30 am Worship Service
6-20-2021 10:30 am Worship Service
6-13-21 10:30 am Worship Service
6-6-21 10:30 am Worship Service
May 30, 2021 -- Trinity Sunday
May 23, 2021 Pentecost Sunday Service --"Transformation"
May 16, 2021 Service -- "Connectional"
May 9, 2021 Service -- "Affirmational"
May 2, 2021 Service (Message: "Personal")
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“All People That on Earth Do Dwell” service on June 14, 2020
Reverend Deborah Lind preaches about Abraham and Sarah at The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, NY, Beautiful music, moving scriptures and a joy-filled children’s message.
Sunday Worship Schedule – June 14, 2020
Sunday Worship Schedule
June 14, 2020
Your are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship this summer at 9:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 9:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately after the service.
9:30 am – Interactive Summer Worship Service Using Zoom
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Reminder: Beginning June 7th, online worship services at the Presbyterian Church in Geneva will begin at 9:30 am on Zoom. Participants may gather for services beginning at 9:00 am and a coffee chat will follow the online service.
From the Parish Nurse
Dear Church Family,
And so we begin month number 4 of COVID-19!! The hope is our “reopening” will last and businesses will not all be decimated. Did you ever think hospitals would have to lay off workers?!!!
Washing Hands
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Pastor Nominating Committee Created
At the May17th Congregational Meeting the nominating committee presented and the congregation voted unanimously to approve the following slate of candidates for the Pastor Nominating Committee:
Henry Augustine
Ruth Benedict
Sigrid Carle
Lisa Gage
Bill Lamb
Donna Newcomb
David Phillips
Ethan Powell
Andrea Robertson
Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they begin the process to find a new pastor.
TRINITY SUNDAY: “How Can I Keep From Singing”
This video was prerecorded for use on Trinity Sunday, June 7, 2020. It does not include any portions of the service which were not prerecorded. Portions not prerecorded include but are not limited to Pastor Deb’s greeting, prayers and benediction.
Sunday Worship Schedule – June 7, 2020
Sunday Worship Schedule
June 7, 2020
Your are cordially invited to join us for Sunday Worship this summer at 9:30 am. Please gather with us before the service beginning at 9:00 am. A virtual coffee hour will follow immediately after the service.
9:30 am – Interactive Summer Worship Service Using Zoom
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Reminder: Beginning June 7th, online worship services at the Presbyterian Church in Geneva will begin at 9:30 am on Zoom. Participants may gather for services beginning at 9:00 am and a coffee chat will follow the online service.
Pastor Deb’s YouTube Sermon for June 7, 2020
How Can I Keep From Singing? Trinity Sunday, June 7, 2020
Summer Worship Schedule
Summer Worship
Online Using Zoom
June 7 through September 6
We will worship together at one service
starting at 9:30 a.m.
(Communion will be held
on July 5 and August 2)
Summer Worship Schedule
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“The Gift of the Holy Spirit: Surviving and Celebrating”
The “I Survived” book series was grandson Luca’s top choice for his eighth birthday. He could hardly contain his enthusiasm as he thanked me. Who would think that children’s stories about surviving disasters such as shark attacks, tornados and the 9/11 attacks could be so popular? It is assuring to know that others have made it through crisis like this COVID pandemic. It’s helpful to hear how others managed. We have a story to tell. You, no doubt have many survival stories to tell. The narratives in our scriptures give us many examples of resilience and survival of the People of God. We, at the PCGNY have a story to tell. We are living it. How we are surviving and thriving is an ongoing story.
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PCUSA Peacemaking Choir singing for Pentecost – “This is My Song”
PCUSA Peacemaking Choir singing for Pentecost – “This is My Song”
PCUSA Peacemaking Choir singing for Pentecost – “This is My Song”
Pastor Deb’s Pentecost Sermon for May 31, 2020, “Spirit of the Living God”
Pastor Deb’s Pentecost Sermon for May 31, 2020, “Spirit of the Living God”
Sunday Worship Schedule – May 31, 2020
Sunday Worship Schedule
May 31, 2020
10:00 am – Interactive Worship Using Zoom – Gathering and Check-in
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Using Zoom – Worship Service
11:00 am – Interactive Worship Using Zoom – Coffee Chat
Reminder: Beginning June 7th, online worship services at the Presbyterian Church in Geneva will begin at 9:30 am on Zoom. Participants may gather for services beginning at 9:00 am and a coffee chat will follow the online service.
Warning: Zoom has upgraded their web client to version 5.0. Initially released on April 27th, you must upgrade to Zoom version 5.0 to connect to this Sunday’s worship services. If you have already upgraded your Zoom client, you should connect without being asked to upgrade to the new Zoom client. If prompted, please upgrade Zoom prior to joining the worship service.
Pastor Deb’s Sermon for Sunday, May 24, 2020, United in Spirit: ” Glory, Glory, Hallelujah!”
Pastor Deb’s Sermon for Sunday, May 24, 2020, United in Spirit: ” Glory, Glory, Hallelujah!”
Sunday Worship Schedule – May 24, 2020
Sunday Worship Schedule
May 24, 2020
10:00 am – Interactive Worship Using Zoom – Gathering and Check-in
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Using Zoom – Worship Service
11:00 am – Interactive Worship Using Zoom – Coffee Chat
Reminder: Beginning June 7th, online worship services at the Presbyterian Church in Geneva will begin at 9:30 am on Zoom. Participants may gather for services beginning at 9:00 am and a coffee chat will follow the online service.
Church Services Moving to Summer Hours
Beginning June 7th, online worship services at the Presbyterian Church in Geneva will begin at 9:30 am on Zoom. Participants can gather for services beginning at 9:00 am and a virtual coffee chat will follow the online service.
New Member Contact Page
Church Office Closed – Half Day
Primary Elections
Red Cross Blood Drive
Red Cross Blood Drive
YouTube Videos for May 17, 2020
YouTube Videos for May 17, 2020, Pastor Deb’s sermon, Children’s Time Puppet Show and the Hallelujah Chorus.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Red Cross Blood Drive – May 22, 2020
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Red Cross Blood Drive
Sunday Worship Schedule – May 17, 2020
Interactive Worship Using Zoom – Coffee Chat (Online)
Pastor Deb’s Sermon for Sunday, May 10, 2020, “Living Stones”
Pastor Deb’s Sermon for Sunday, May 10, 2020, “Living Stones”.
Congregational Meeting, Sunday, March 17, 2020
On behalf of the nominating committee, all active members are invited to a congregational meeting at 11:30 am, Sunday, May 17, 2020 for the purpose of electing a Pastor Nominating Committee. Please keep in mind that you must “attend” the meeting in order to vote, either by using Zoom via your computer, mobile device or by calling on the phone.
For further information about the meeting and how to “attend,” please read the letter from the co-chairs of the Nominating Committee.
Letter to congregation May 7 2020 Final
May 7 Letter from the Nominating Committee announcing nominees for the Pastor Nominating Committee,
Sunday Worship Schedule – May 10, 2020
Sunday Worship Schedule
May 10, 2020
10:00 am – Interactive Worship Using Zoom – Gathering and Check-in
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Using Zoom – Worship Service
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11:00 am – Interactive Worship Using Zoom – Coffee Chat
Pastor Deb’s Sermon for Sunday, May 3, 2020, “Shelter Me”
Pastor Deb’s Sermon for Sunday, May 3, 2020, “Shelter Me”.
Sunday Worship Schedule – May 3, 2020
Sunday
Worship Schedule,
May 3, 2020
10:00 am – Interactive Worship Using Zoom – Gathering and Check-in
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Using Zoom – Worship Service
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11:00 am – Interactive Worship Using Zoom – Coffee Chat
Shelter Me
Pastor Deb sings “Shelter Me,” written by Fr. Michael Joncas.
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Center of Concern Food Donations Update
A big THANK YOU to all who have donated to our food drive for the Geneva Center of Concern.
Food Drive Donations
Food Drive Donations from the week of April 26th
Confirmation Class
Pastor Deb will meet with the Confirmation Class via Zoom.
Sunday Worship Schedule – April 26, 2020
Sunday
Worship Schedule,
April 26, 2020
10:00 am – Interactive Worship Using Zoom – Gathering and Check-in
10:30 am – Interactive Worship Using Zoom – Worship Service
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11:00 am – Interactive Worship Using Zoom – Coffee Chat
Pastor Deb’s sermon for Sunday, April 26, 2020, ”Look Who’s Coming to Dinner!”
Pastor Deb’s sermon for Sunday, April 26, 2020, ”Look Who’s Coming to Dinner!”
Center of Concern Food Donations
As is our custom, food donations are still being made each month to the Center of Concern.
What’s Next?
First, what is happening now? Last month, I wrote about our Peacemaking trip to Israel. Of course, it was cancelled. However, the Isaiah scripture is prophetic and relevant to our present reality. Isaiah 42:16-17 16 I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not forsake them.
I can only speak for myself, but I can imagine how you have traveled along “unfamiliar paths” since our seclusion because of the Covid19 pandemic.
Church services around the country switched from “face to face” to “virtual” worship on March 22. As last minute as it was, we were able to gather via Zoom Sunday morning. The live gathering before was not planned. I was blindly leading along unfamiliar paths. However, people loved seeing other so much that I added time after the 10:30 am worship on March 29. Thank God, many people stepped up to “make places smooth”. Every week the PowerPoint and music improved. God certainly has been guiding us as we reach out to help each other. By Holy Week and Easter the number of people logging on to our virtual communion and worship services reached new highs. Family members and friends of the church from other states were able to connect on the internet and it was a grand reunion and celebration.
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Another way to listen to the weekly sermon or music, visit YouTube which can be viewed anytime on internet. Search for “Youtube.com and then “Rev Deborah Lind”. More information, links and the bulletin with scriptures is available on our website, www. pcgny.org.
What is next? I would hope we will be able to meet face to face in June. Until then, remember we are close a phone call or internet. Social distancing is only “physical distancing with social connections. So far, we’ve become very creative and flexible for the sake of safety and health. There are good lessons and new habits which I hope will continue. All staff and committees of the church are hoping and planning for the future. For instance, Communications and worship committees are considering streaming and recording worship.
We will continue to celebrate the Season of Easter in May with Pentecost on May 31. Scripture lessons focus on the appearance of the Risen Christ in every location on the road and in homes but not in the sanctuary. The Holy Spirit touches everyone like a breath of fresh air and brings peace to everyone.
May this Season of Easter bring you God’s guidance and peace as we continue along the unknown path together.
Pastor Deb
Pastor Deb’s Sermon for 1st Sunday after Easter, April 19, 2020
Sermon for the 1st Sunday after Easter: ”Just Breathe”
Congregational Meeting
On behalf of the nominating committee, all active members are invited to a congregational meeting at 11:30 am, Sunday, May 17, 2020 for the purpose of electing a Pastor Nominating Committee. Please keep in mind that you must “attend” the meeting in order to vote, either by using Zoom via your computer, mobile device or by calling on the phone.
For further information about the meeting and how to “attend,” please read the letter from the co-chairs of the Nominating Committee.
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The revised On Calling a Pastor Manual, March 2015
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PCG Mission Study Report dated18March20
April 16 Update from Transition Steering Committee
We are one step closer to starting our search for a new pastor!
Our church’s Mission Study Report was approved by the Presbytery’s Committee on Ministry (COM) on April 2. If you would like to read this report, you’ll find a link to an electronic version on the Pastor Search webpage. The Mission Study Report describes who we are as a church, our:
- mission
- programs
- membership
- finances
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Presbyterian Church in Geneva Mission Study Report
This report describes our church – its mission, programs, membership, finances – and our strengths and challenges. It also describes our community and our hopes for the future. Please click on the link below to view the report.
On Calling a Pastor: A Manual for Churches Seeking Pastors. 2015 revision.
This is a great resource to understand both the big picture and the details of the process. Please click on the link below to view On Calling a Pastor.
Videos on the process of calling a pastor
On Calling a Pastor Video Introduction (4 min)
This is an introduction to the process.
Sunday Worship Schedule – April 19, 2020
Rev. Dr. Deborah Lind-Schmitz, Pastor
Picture of Rev. Dr. Deborah Lind-Schmitz, Pastor.
Easter Sunday Worship Schedule – April 12, 2020
From the Parish Nurse
I just want to send out a reminder to everyone to beware of scams!
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Picure of Maundy Thursday and Easter Banners taken in the Sanctuary
Easter Flowers
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Maundy Thursday Worship Service
Preparation for Virtual Communion on Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday
Set your table at home with bread (any kind) and cups of grape juice or water. If you have children, remind them of the meaning of The Lord’s Supper.
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Maundy Thursday Candles Lit
Maundy Thursday Candles Lit
Maundy Thursday with 2 candles lit
Maundy Thursday with 2 candles lit
Palm Sunday’s Children’s Processional Video
Here is the Palm Sunday Children’s Processional Video used in the Palm Sunday Worship Service on Zoom.
Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
“Hosanna, Loud Hosanna”.
Pastor Deb’s Meditation for Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020
Palm Sunday Sermon :”God’s Love Endures”
Palm Sunday Hymn: Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
Maundy Thursday Worship Service
Preparation for Virtual Communion on Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday
Set your table at home with bread (any kind) and cups of grape juice or water. If you have children, remind them of the meaning of The Lord’s Supper. Pastor Deb and Pastor John , will lead us in a virtual Eucharist/Communion with prayers while you share the Bread and Cup with your family.
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Palm Sunday Worship Schedule – April 5, 2020
Adult Education: Bring-Your-Own-Brunch!
The Adult Education Forum will be having a special virtual meeting THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2020 at its regular time (9:15 AM) on ZOOM. Since the current situation required us to postpone our annual Palm Sunday Brunch, we are encouraging those that attend to bring their favorite brunch food to the “virtual” table while we check-in with our fellow members. Michele Ross will lead a short cooking demo, sharing her family’s Norwegian pancake recipe. Feel free to cook along with her, using her recipe, or one of your own! Members are encouraged to bring their favorite brunch recipe to share, or simply show up with their Sunday coffee or tea and enjoy the conversation. A phone number is also available for those who wish to join but are unable to video chat. Please plan to join starting at 9 AM so we are ready to start promptly at 9:15 AM.
Please RSVP to Michele Ross at AdultEdPCGNY@gmail.com to receive the Zoom invite, as space is limited.
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A Note to the Congregation
Dear Friends,
The Finance Committee wants members and friends to know that The Presbyterian Church is still on solid financial ground. Together, we will get through these difficult days. Similarly to each of you individually and to other organizations and businesses, the church continues to have expenses.
ConnectGeneva Portal Launched
Several members of our congregation are involved in an effort to launch a new portal called ConnectGeneva.
Elders and Deacons
| Session Members | Deacons | |
| Class of 2022 | ||
| Dexter Benedict | Stacey Baxter | |
| Eileen Broyles | Karen Campbell | |
| Jim Dickson | Carol Davids | |
| Walter Gage | Ellen Reynolds | |
| Chris Gerling | Ann Warner | |
| Chris Wertman | ||
| Class of 2023 | ||
| Jackie Augustine | Beverly Burrall | |
| Donald Damick | Scott Butler | |
| Mat DeMoras | Deb Damick | |
| Elaine Hanagan | David Phillips | |
| Beth Newell | ||
| Class of 2024 | ||
| Rick Bley | Cherrill Castle | |
| Sigrid Carle | Jean Harman | |
| Scott McKinney | Nancy Miller | |
| Cheryl Palmieri | Kathy Poole | |
| Beth Reiners | Sharyn Powell | |
| Laura Snook | ||
| 2020 – 2021 | ||
| Youth Elders | Youth Deacons | |
| Henry Augustine | Sophie Augustine | |
| Moderator of Session | ||
| Pastor Colin Pritchard | ||
| Clerk of Session | Assistant Clerk | |
| Fred Schühle | Virginia Champlin | |
| Treasurer | Financial Administrator | |
| Fritz A. Aude | Alan Schenck | |
Pastor Deb’s Meditation and Music for March 29, 2020
Re-Membering: Dry Bones Reconnected (Ezekiel 37: 1-4) and Raising Lazarus (John 11) Part 1
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This Sunday’s Worship Services – March 29, 2020
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Tuesday, March 24 Message from Pastor Deb
March 24
After our first virtual worship service on Sunday, I received many emails thanking me for giving members a chance to see each other.
Applause to everyone who helped make this first service possible
Applause to everyone who helped make this first service, March 22 possible. I could not have done this without the late-night efforts of Art Lewis and the tech outreach of Lisa Gage. Many of you didn’t have access to computers so you helped each other out. Thank you.
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Pastor Deb’s Meditation for March 22, 2020
Online Interactive Worship Service Sunday, March 22, 2020
Pastor Deb will be hosting an online interactive worship service on Sunday morning, March 22nd an 10:30 AM.
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Bible Study (Online)
Please contact the meeting organizer for details concerning how you can participate in the scheduled meeting.
Deborah Lind-Schmitz is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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Bulletin and Meditation for March 22, 2020
Because in person worship services have been cancelled in response to the COVID-19 Coronavirus, we are making efforts to transition worship services online.
Mar 22 Bulletin and Meditation
Worship Bulletin and Meditation for Sunday, March 22, 2020
JHN Moffett Pastoral Letter Coronavirus Update
March 18, 2020
Dear Siblings in Christ,
These are truly trying times for all of us as we face a rapidly spreading virus, panic buying that has left grocery shelves nearly empty and supplies in great demand.
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JHN Moffett Pastoral Letter Coronavirus Update
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Signature of Rev. Dr. Diane Moffett
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Signature of Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Me;spm, II
Red Cross Blood Drive
Red Cross Blood Drive
Church Meetings Moving Online
Effective immediately and until further notice all church meetings at The Presbyterian Church in Geneva will be conducted online.
Finding the Cancellation Page
For the latest church cancellations, please check the new cancellation page on the church website.
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March 15th’s Worship Bulletin and Sermon
Because of concerns over the COVID-19 Virus, the decision was made to cancel last Sunday’s worship services and Christian Ed events.
John Milne Sermon March 15 2020
March 15 Cancellation
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A Message from Pastor Deb
Monday, March 16, 2020
I missed you all yesterday. Really! I was lost without the church activities, the children, hearing John Milne preach, listening to families sing and being together as a faithful community.
Mar 15 Bulletin for Website
Mar 15 Bulletin for Website
The Church Office is Open!
The office at the Presbyterian Church in Geneva is currently open regular hours.
Church Closed 3/15/2020
Worship Services, Christian Education and other activities at the Presbyterian Church in Geneva have been cancelled for Sunday, March 15, 2020.
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New Cancellations Page
A new Cancellations Page has been added to our website. We will keep it up to date with the latest church related cancellations.
Cancellations Page
The following activities have been cancelled or postponed at the Presbyterian Church in Geneva. Please check this page frequently for new or revised cancel.
| Date | Event | Cancelled / Postponed | New Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15/2020 | Worship Services, Christian Ed, and other activities | Cancelled | |
| 3/15/2020 | PW Meeting | Cancelled | |
| 3/16/2020 | Bell Choir | Cancelled | |
| 3/16/2020 | Sacred Arts Class – Scrapbooking | Cancelled | |
| 3/27/2020 | Sacred Arts Class – TaiChi | Cancelled | |
| 3/18/2020 | Lenten Prayer Breakfast | Cancelled | |
| 3/18/2020 | Self Help Sewing | Cancelled | |
| 3/18/2020 | Yoga | Cancelled | |
| 3/19/2020 | Choir Rehearsal | Cancelled | |
| 3/19/2020 | Sacred Arts Class – Drawing Studio | Cancelled | |
| 3/20/2020 | Twilight Group | Cancelled | |
| 3/20/2020 | Soup/Supper Bible Study | Cancelled | |
| 3/21/2020 | Sacred Arts Class – Eco Kid’s Craft Club | Cancelled | |
| 3/21/2020 | SERRV Shop | Closed | |
| 3/22/2020 | Worship Services, Christian Ed, and other activities | Cancelled | |
| 3/23/2020 | Bell Choir | Cancelled | |
| 3/24/2020 | SERRV Committee Meeting | Cancelled | |
| 3/25/2020 | Lenten Prayer Breakfast | Cancelled | |
| 3/25/2020 | Self Help Sewing | Cancelled | |
| 3/25/2020 | Yoga | Cancelled | |
| 3/28/2020 | SERRV Shop | Closed | |
| 3/28/2020 | Wertman OGHS Dinner | Postponed | TBA |
| 3/29/2020 | Worship Services, Christian Ed, and other activities | Cancelled | |
| 4/4/2020 | SERRV Shop | Closed | |
| 4/5/2020 | Palm Sunday Brunch & OGHS Auction | Postponed | TBA |
| 4/11/2020 | SERRV Shop | Closed | |
| 4/18/2020 | SERRV Shop | Closed | |
| 4/25/2020 | SERRV Shop | Closed |
Sunday, March 15, 2020
Sunday, March 15, 2020 – 3rd Sunday in Lent
Adult Spiritual Formation
Adult Spiritual Formation
Sunday morning 9:15 to 10:15
South Parlor
“Great Figures of the New Testament” a video series with Amy Jill Levine
Letter to the Congregation March 12, 2020
March 12, 2020
To our Beloved Community,
I am writing to you concerning the COVID 19 virus and other infectious diseases.
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One Great Hour of Sharing Dinner in Hall NY
ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING DINNER
WELCOME SPRING AT THE WERTMANS!
Out of an abundance of caution, this dinner has been postponed to be rescheduled at a later date.
March 28, 2020
6:00 PM
Christmas Eve Service
Christmas Eve Service
Geneva Music Festival
Self Help Sewing
Blood Pressure Clinic
Girl Scouts
AA
Daylight Savings Time begins on March 8th
Please remember to set your clocks ahead 1 hour on Saturday night, March 7th. Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 8th.
Sunday, March 8, 2020
Sunday, March 8, 2020 – 2nd Sunday in Lent
Lenten Prayer Breakfast Speakers
Lenten Prayer Breakfast. 6:45 Wednesday mornings at The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, 24 Park Place. A $5 donation is suggested. Info: 315-789-1343.
50 Year Member Recognition
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Lenten Bible Study
Lenten Bible Study
“Into the World”
The Acts of the Apostles
Friday Evenings: February 21 to April 3, 2020
6pm to 9pm
From the church office…..
Have you moved, changed your email address or your phone number recently? If you have, help us keep your contact information accurate by calling the church office or by emailing the information to: secretary@pcgny.org
Presbyterian Women
Friendship Study Group – Everyone is encouraged to attend a Bible Study led by Pastor Deb each Wednesday at noon at the Church. Bring a bag lunch.
Follow up from Matthew 25 study
in Adult Spiritual Formation
on Sunday mornings
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Deacons
Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether
Hymn 529 – verse 3
All our meals and all our living
Make as sacraments of you,
That by caring, helping, giving,
We may be disciples true.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
We will serve with faith anew.
Sacred Arts Class – Scrapbooking
Scrapbooking – Mon. Mar. 2,9,16,23,30 6:00 – 8:00 pm Got Photos? Memorabilia? Learn about scrapbooking. We will learn the tools, matting, layouts, journaling and more. Cost is $13 per session
Check the calendar at pcgny.org for updates and new classes
Class size is limited. Reservations are highly recommended.
Call 315-789-1343 or stop by the church office
Sacred Arts Class – Drawing Studio
Drawing Studio –Thu. Mar. 5,12,19,26 6:30-8:30pm Learn to draw, or refresh your skill! Loosen up your hand; work on aspects of line, shape, volume and perspective; plus discuss artists and their works. Draftsmanship is the foundation for nearly every creative endeavor and you CAN learn out to do it! Sign up for one or multiple sessions Cost is $22 per Session including supplies
Check the calendar at pcgny.org for updates and new classes
Class size is limited. Reservations are highly recommended.
Call 315-789-1343 or stop by the church office
Sacred Arts Class – Tai Chi
Tai Chi – Tues. Mar. 3,10,17,24,31 Apr. 7 7-8pm If you’re looking for a way to reduce stress and increase your overall health, consider Tai Chi. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that, today in the U.S., is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. Yang style can be more vigorous but also easily adaptable for all ages and fitness levels. We will focus on deep breathing and muscle control. Cost is $5 per session or $25 for all 6.
Check the calendar at pcgny.org for updates and new classes
Class size is limited. Reservations are highly recommended.
Call 315-789-1343 or stop by the church office
Sacred Arts Class – French Market Bag
French Market Bag (Crochet) Wed. Mar. 11 6:30 – 8:30 pm Starting March 1, plastic bags may not be used by any store that collects sales tax. If you are like me, you have lots of bags that you forget to take with you. Why not make a lightweight bag that fold small and can fit in your purse? This pattern is easy and stylish. Pre-requisites : chain, Single Crochet, Double Crochet. Cost is $10 plus supplies.
Check the calendar at pcgny.org for updates and new classes
Class size is limited. Reservations are highly recommended.
Call 315-789-1343 or stop by the church office
Sacred Arts Class – Origami 2!
Origami 2! –Sat. Mar. 14 10:30 – noon Learn this ancient art of paper folding. Create 3 dimensional pieces with only paper. Cost is $10 plus supplies.
Check the calendar at pcgny.org for updates and new classes
Class size is limited. Reservations are highly recommended.
Call 315-789-1343 or stop by the church office
Sacred Arts Class – Paint and Pour Party
Paint and Pour Party –Sunday March 8 11:45 am Celebrate the return of Daylights Savings Time by creating a unique artwork. Absolutely NO skill is involved and the results turn out beautiful. Cost is $40 including supplies.
Check the calendar at pcgny.org for updates and new classes
Class size is limited. Reservations are highly recommended.
Call 315-789-1343 or stop by the church office
Sacred Arts Studio March Schedule
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Eco Kid’s Craft Club
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From the Parish Nurse
Dear Church Family,
I suspect most of you have heard about the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The country of origin is China. It is a new virus for human beings. Presently, it is thought to have originated in an open air market where a variety of animals are sold for food or to be pets. The virus supposedly made the jump from infecting animals to humans, and now it is being passed by human to human contact.
SERRV
Easter is right around the corner! Come in and see some of our holiday gifts and perhaps indulge in our large assortment of Divine Chocolate.
SERRV Gifts March 2020
Picture of SERRV Gifts for March 2020
Family Promise News
Family Promise News
COME JOIN US!!!!
3rd Annual Comfort Food Cook-Off
Saturday, March 7, 2020
3-5pm
Take Note
When you pick up the Glory To God hymnal next Sunday, you not only have in your hands the tunes and words of the hymns we will be singing. You also have access to an information about the hymns, the tunes and words, when each was composed or written, or from what source it is derived, its official name and metrical layout of the hymn.
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Geneva Center of Concern Food Pantry
Donations for the Geneva Center of Concern food pantry are collected the first two Sundays of each month: —
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Girl Scouts Celebrate 108 Years
GIRL SCOUTS CELEBRATE 108 YEARS
of empowering girls
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Girl Scout graphics for 108 year celebration
Mission Is Our Mission
MISSION IS OUR MISSION
The Mission Committee has a new initiative this year. We’d like to share what our mission dollars are supporting.
Save The Date !!
Easter Flower Donations
Easter Flower Donations
If you wish to donate memorial flowering plants for our Easter services, please complete this form and turn it in to the Church office or place it in the offering plate.
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IT’S SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER RECRUITMENT MONTH
We have a great program and to continue we need more people to say YES to teaching.
Sunday, March 1, 2020
Sunday, March 1, 2020 – 1st Sunday in Lent
A Journey in Faith
A Journey in Faith Graphic used for the Adult Spiritual Formation posting
March Sunday School Highlights
MARCH 1 – PRETZEL SUNDAY- All classes will be making pretzels during Sunday School to share with the congregation
March 9 – Christian Education Committee meeting – 7:00 p.m.
March 15 – families sing at 10:30 worship
March 2020 – Lent
“Becoming a Beloved Community” is the theme of our Annual Wednesday Lenten Breakfasts starting on Ash Wednesday, February 26. Clergy from The United Methodist Church, Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church and The Presbyterian Church in Geneva will reflect on “the Beloved Community”. At 6:45 am delicious breakfast will be served by our excellent cooks who are willing to get up before dawn.
March 2020 Preaching Schedule
| Mar. 1 | Deb Lind | Communion Matthew 4: 1-11 | “Wandering in the Wild” |
| Mar. 8 | Deb Lind | John 3: 1-17 | “Night Sight” |
| Mar. 15 | John Milne | John 4: 5-42 | Families sing @ 10:30 |
| Mar. 22 | John Milne | John 9: 1-41 | |
| Mar. 29 | John Milne | John 11: 1-45 |
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Pastor Deb’s March 2020 Newsletter article graphic
March 2020 – Lent
Bible Study
“IT’S GREEK TO ME” Bible Study Starting Wednesday, noon, September 18 – bring your lunch and chew on the upcoming Sunday scriptures with Pastor Deb.
Sunday, February 23, 2020
Sunday, February 23, 2020 – Transfiguration of the Lord
Sunday, February 16, 2020
Sunday, February 16, 2020 – 6th Sunday after Epiphany
Small Church Network Gathering March 7 2020
Small Church Network Gathering Flyer for March 7, 2020
Vital Congregations Initiative Sessions
Hello Church Family!
Are you curious about the Vital Congregations Initiative? Wondering if it is the right fit for your church? We are offering three opportunities to learn more about this new opportunity here in the Presbytery.
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Lauren and Taylor Champlin collect donations for the Souper Bowl.
Souper Bowl of Caring Update
Two of our youth, Lauren and Taylor Champlin, created a mini-skit which was performed at both of our Sunday morning services on February 2, 2020.
Sacred Arts Class
Zonta
Schedule for Season of Lent 2020
February 21 – April 3 – Soup-Supper/Bible Study – 6:00 p.m.
(every Friday)
Sunday, February 9, 2020
Sunday, February 9, 2020 – 5th Sunday after Epiphany
Sunday, February 2, 2020
Sunday, February 2, 2020 – Communion Sunday
Deacons
God is Here! (Hymn 409 verse 4)
Lord of all, of church and kingdom, in an age of change and doubt
Keep us faithful to the gospel; help us work your purpose out.
Here, in this day’s dedication, all we have to give receive:
We who cannot live without you, we adore you! We believe!
Text: Fred Pratt Green ( 1988 )
SERRV
For many in the world, handcrafting or farming are the only options for income. Your purchases empower women and men in disadvantaged communities to find self-worth and hope through the work of their hands.
Celebrating the founding of the Boy Scout program
THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA celebrate annually in the month of February, the Anniversary of the founding of the Boy Scout program by Lord Baden Powell in England. The Scout law says that a “Scout is Reverent” and the Scouts of all ages promise to do their “Duty to God.” These values strengthen youth character in their family, community, and faith. To ALL scouts, young and old, WE SALUTE YOU!!!
Read More “Celebrating the founding of the Boy Scout program” »
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Graphic of a Boy Scout in Uniform for Newsletter Article.
Sacred Arts Class – Scrapbooking
Scrapbooking – Mon. Feb. 3,10,17,24 6:00 – 8:00 pm Got Photos? Memorabilia? Learn about scrapbooking. We will learn the tools, matting, layouts, journaling and more. Cost is $13 per session
Check the calendar at pcgny.org for updates and new classes
Class size is limited. Reservations are highly recommended.
Call 315-789-1343 or stop by the church office
Sacred Arts Class – Drawing Studio
Drawing Studio –Thu. Feb. 6,13,20,27 6:30-8:30pm Learn to draw, or refresh your skill! Loosen up your hand; work on aspects of line, shape, volume and perspective; plus discuss artists and their works. Draftsmanship is the foundation for nearly every creative endeavor and you CAN learn out to do it! Sign up for one or multiple sessions Cost is $22 per Session including supplies
Check the calendar at pcgny.org for updates and new classes
Class size is limited. Reservations are highly recommended.
Call 315-789-1343 or stop by the church office
Sacred Arts Class – Tai Chi
Tai Chi – Tues. Feb 4, 11 7-8pm If you’re looking for a way to reduce stress and increase your overall health, consider Tai Chi. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that, today in the U.S., is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. Yang style can be more vigorous but also easily adaptable for all ages and fitness levels. We will focus on deep breathing and muscle control. Cost is $5 per session
Check the calendar at pcgny.org for updates and new classes
Class size is limited. Reservations are highly recommended.
Call 315-789-1343 or stop by the church office
Sacred Arts Class – Grrlfriend Knit Market Bag
Grrlfriend Knit Market Bag – Wed. Feb 19,26 6:30 – 8:30pm Starting March 1, plastic bags may not be used by any store that collects sales tax. If you are like me, you have lots of bags that you forget to take with you. Why not make a lightweight bag that fold small and can fit in your purse? This pattern is easy and stylish. Pre-requisites – you must know knit, purl, cast on and bind off. Cost is $20 plus supplies.
Check the calendar at pcgny.org for updates and new classes
Class size is limited. Reservations are highly recommended.
Call 315-789-1343 or stop by the church office
Sacred Arts Studio February Schedule
Sacred Art Studio Banner Feb 2020
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Lay Participation in Worship Services
We worship God through music, prayer and Word, celebrating the gifts of the Spirit, nurturing our faith, and challenging our complacency. (Mission Statement)
The following are some ways that individuals of all ages may be active participants in worship services.
- Lay Readers read Call to Worship (Youth), prayers and Scripture. Worship Committee provides training.
- Children’s Time – A special time to share a message of God’s love to the children of the congregation
- Lighting of Advent Wreath – Readings and prayers for the four Sunday’s of Advent
- Lenten Candles – Meditation and prayer to extinguish the candles during the six weeks of Lent
- Ushers (Arranged through Deacons)
- Acolytes – Youth who bring the light into the sanctuary and take it out again at the conclusion of the service. Also assist with certain parts of the service. Children receive training and guidance.
Contact Worship Committee or Deacons if interested in contributing to worship through these activities.
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Picture of Sage Gerling reading scriptures during the 10:30 am worship service
Presbyterian Women
Friendship Study Group – Everyone is encouraged to attend a Bible Study led by Pastor Deb each Wednesday at noon at the Church. Bring a bag lunch.
Needles Group
The groups welcomes all knitters and crocheters! We make things for 4 different charities. Our hands have been busy!
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Needles group graphic used in articles in the newsletter and website.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
CARNIVAL
MARDI GRAS
SHROVE TUESDAY
By whatever name, Tuesday, February 25 is the last day before the beginning of Lent. Traditionally, the day has been one big party before the austerities of Lent. We will celebrate it with a pancake supper and festivities in the Fellowship Hall.
Take Note
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth;
break forth into joyous song and sing praises.
Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre,
with the lyre and the sound of melody.
With trumpets and the sound of the horn
make a joyful noise before the Lord.
Psalm 98:4-6
Come, Join a Choir
From the Parish Nurse
Dear Church Family,
February is “Healthy Heart Month” in the healthcare world. What are you doing to keep your heart healthy? The heart is an organ that you cannot live without. If it is not in good working order it can severely reduce your quality of life. So, taking a little time to tend to a “heart tune-up” can go a long way in enhancing quality of life as we age.
Heart
Heart
Lenten Bible Study
Lenten Bible Study
“Into the World”
The Acts of the Apostles
Friday Evenings: February 21 to April 3, 2020
6pm to 9pm
Adult Spiritual Formation
Adult Spiritual Formation
Sunday morning 9:15 to 10:15 in the South Parlor
All welcome
Learning about the Matthew 25 Focus Areas
January 26 Matthew 25 Focus 1: Building Congregational Vitality by challenging people and congregations to deepen their faith and get actively and joyfully engaged with their community and the world.
February Sunday School Highlights
FEB. 9 – Itty Bitties, Children’s Choir, ORFF
SING/RING at 10:30 worship
Sunday, January 26, 2020
Sunday, January 26, 2020 – 3rd Sunday after Epiphany
Search Process for Pastors
Part A
- Pastor announces departure to Session for September 30 2020
- Session appoints Transitional Pastor Nominating Committee
- Congregation dissolves Pastoral Relationship (delay)
- Presbytery concurs (delay)
- Congregation plans and conducts farewell
- Contract with Interim approved by Session, COM, and Presbytery (after October 1, 2020)
February 2020 Preaching Schedule
Sunday Scriptures and Sermons
| Feb. 2 | Micah 6:1-8, Matthew 5:1-12 “Blessed Walk” | |
| Feb. 9 | Matthew 5:13-20 “Lightly Salted” | |
| Feb. 16 | Deuteronomy 30:15-20, 1 Cor. 3:1-9 “A Matter of Choice” | |
| Feb. 23 | Matthew 5:38-48 | |
| 8:15 Pastor Deb | “Going the Extra Mile” | |
| 10:30 Susan Orr | “Mosaic of Peace” | |
| Feb. 26 | Ash Wednesday | “Beloved Community” 6:45 am and 7 pm |
Adult Spiritual Formation
Adult Spiritual Formation
Sunday morning 9:15 to 10:15 in the South Parlor
All welcome
Learning about the Matthew 25 Focus Areas
January 26 Matthew 25 Focus 1: Building Congregational Vitality by challenging people and congregations to deepen their faith and get actively and joyfully engaged with their community and the world.
February 2 Matthew 25 Focus 2: Dismantling Structural Racism by advocating and acting to break down the systems, practices and thinking that underlie discrimination, bias, prejudice and oppression of people of color.
February 9 Congregational Table Talks in Fellowship Hall
Preparation for new Pastor search. What characteristics and leadership skills are desired in a new pastor?
Feb 16 Matthew 25 Focus 3: Eradicating Systemic Poverty by working to change laws, policies, plans and structures in our society that perpetuate economic exploitation of people who are poor – How we are doing it with Family Promise
February 23 Presbytery Leader Susan Orr will discuss the past and upcoming Presbyterian Peace Mosaic to Israel and Palestine.
Matthew 25:31–46 calls all of us to actively engage in the world around us, so our faith comes alive and we wake up to new possibilities. We recognize Christ’s urgent call to be a church of action, where God’s love, justice and mercy shine forth and are contagious.
About the Matthew 25 mark
The circular shape represents unity and equality. Like God, a circle has no beginning and no end, and it symbolizes our continuing effort to help one another. The shape also suggests a globe that points to our engagement with the world.
The three interlocking figures represent the equality of all people without gender or race bias. They have their arms around each other, symbolizing friendship, protection and service.
The number three suggests the three focus areas of congregational vitality, structural racism and systematic poverty, as well as the Trinity.
From the Pastor……
“And what does the LORD
require of you?”
Walk this Way
Our church is on its way to search for a new pastor. We have started in January with table talks to discuss questions about the church. This month’s table talks will discuss your hopes for a new minister of Word and Sacrament.
Stone Path
Stone Path graphic used for Pastor Deb’s for Feb. 2020
Healing Service
Health Awareness and Day of Prayer
for Healing and Wholeness
Healing Service in the Chapel
Sunday, February 9th at 11:45 a.m.
Pancakes
Stack of pancakes with butter and syrup
Sacred Arts Class – Sew Fun!
Sew Fun! – Sat., Feb 15 10:-30am – 12:30pm Sewing is a great life skill to have.
Learn the basics in this two hour course or refresh your skills. And take home a
pillow that you made from a t-shirt. This class is appropriate for all ages over 8.
Cost is $25 including supplies. It is best to bring your own sewing machine
as we have a limited number of loaners.
Faith & Family
Presbytery Meeting
Sacred Arts Class
Painting (Kids) + Adults
Sacred Arts Class
Sacred Arts Class – Crochet
Sacred Arts Class – TaiChi
Sunday, January 19, 2020
Sunday, January 19, 2020 – 2nd Sunday after Epiphany
Ice Skating
Youth Fellowship January Activities
Youth Fellowship
January
Grades 6-12
Family Game Night
Youth Fellowship
January
Grades 6-12
When: Sunday, January 26th
Where: Church
Time: 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Please bring a dish to pass and your favorite game to share with families!
Please RSVP by Tuesday, January 21st to pjfoote25@gmail.com
Sunday, January 12, 2020
Sunday, January 12, 2020 – Baptism of the Lord
Family Promise Update
Family Promise
Hosting Date: January 26-February 2
As the February church newsletter comes out, we are likely hosting Family Promise (January 26-February 2)—there is also likely a need for more volunteers to round out the week.
From the church office…..
From the church office…..
Have you moved, changed your email address or your phone number recently? If you have, help us keep your contact information accurate by calling the church office or by emailing the information to: secretary@pcgny.org
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Sacred Arts Studio January Schedule
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Happy New Year! Our extended hours for the holidays have ended but we will remain open in January with our regular hours of 10:00 to 12:30 on Saturdays and after each church service on Sunday.
Annual Martin Luther King Jr. March and Memorial Service
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2020 Annual Martin Luther King Jr. March and Memorial Service poster
Enhancing Our Future Appeal
Enhancing Our Future Appeal
and Church Sustainability:
An Update
Thanks to the generosity of our congregation and to careful cost-cutting measures, we will be drawing nearly 50% less from investments in 2020 to cover church operating expenses than budgeted for 2019. This is a great step forward!
Take Note
In this New Year, come and join us in celebration of God and God’s marvelous works with song and instrument. Come to choir on Thursday evenings.
Presbyterian Women
Friendship Study Group – Everyone is encouraged to attend a Bible Study led by Pastor Deb each Wednesday at noon at the Church. Bible Study will resume on January 8th. Bring a bag lunch.
From the Parish Nurse…..
Dear Church Family,
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I hope this year is full of happy moments, health, and blessings for all of you! I am not going to do my usual write up about diet and exercise. That DOES NOT mean you don’t have to diet and exercise! I think you all know by now what you should be doing, and if not, call me and I’ll tell you!!!
Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, NY will be held on Sunday, January 26 following the 10:30 worship service.
Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting Reminder for The Presbyterian Church in Geneva
UR Medicine Hospice (formerly Ontario/Yates Hospice) Bereavement Group
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
The need for grief support has increased in demand, and UR Medicine Hospice is excited to announce its expansion of services to the Finger Lakes Community. Support groups can play a key role accompanying individuals through their grief process including; self-care and support, coping with feelings, communication, and an opportunity to connect with peers who have similar experiences. Our grief support groups are free, open to the public and offered on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 1:00 to 2:30 PM at The Presbyterian Church, 24 Park Place, Geneva NY.
If interested contact: Jan DiDuro, Bereavement Coordinator at UR Medicine Hospice, at Janice_DiDuro@URMC.Rochester.edu or (315) 759-8225.
Adult Spiritual Formation
January 2020 Adult Spiritual Formation
Adult Spiritual Formation
Sunday morning 9:15 to 10:15 in the South Parlor
All welcome
January 5 Christmas and Epiphany – History and Around the World Celebrations. Twelve days of Christmas, then Epiphany. We have prepared, rejoiced and now experience the manifestation of Christ in Epiphany!
Matthew25
Matthew 25 focuses on three areas
• Building congregational vitality
• Dismantling structural racism
• Eradicating system poverty
Sunday, January 5, 2020
Sunday, January 5, 2020 – Epiphany of the Lord
January Sunday School Highlights
Happy New Year 2020!
A Prayer for God’s Blessing Today, Tomorrow and Always
One of my Christmas Cards that I sent out continues, “May the gifts of love and hope be yours at Christmas and bring you happiness all year long”.
January: Season of Epiphany
Sunday, December 29, 2019
Sunday, December 29, 2019 – 1st Sunday after Christmas Day
Comfort and Joy
Graphic of Good Tidings and Comfort and Joy
Congregational Table Talks
In preparation for the pastoral search we are asking for your participation in the Congregational Table Talks held after both worship services on Jan. 12, Jan. 19, Feb. 2 and Feb. 9.
The Ministry Information Form uses the following five questions which can be divided into two categories- church and minister.
How would you describe this church? (Table Talks January 12+January 19)
- What is the congregation’s or organization’s vision for ministry? Additionally describe how this vision is lived out.
- How do you feel called to reach out to address the emerging needs of your community or constituency?
- How will this position help you to reach your vision and mission goals?
What characteristics and leadership skills would you like to see in a new minister? (Table Talks February 2 + February 9)
- Provide a description of the characteristics needed by the person who is open to being called to this congregation and/or organization.
- For what specific tasks, assignments, and programs areas will this person have responsibility?
Congregational Table Talks
In preparation for the pastoral search we are asking for your participation in the Congregational Table Talks held after both worship services on Jan. 12, Jan. 19, Feb. 2 and Feb. 9.
Footprints…a Lantern…a Door
Christmas Sermon Preached on December 24, 2019
At the Presbyterian Church in Geneva, New York
By Rev. Dr. Deborah Lind
Footprints…a Lantern…a Door
Christmas Sermon Preached on December 24 2019
Christmas Sermon Preached December 24, 2019
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Tuesday, December 24, 2019 – Christmas Eve Services
Sunday, December 22, 2019
Sunday, December 22, 2019 – 4th Sunday of Advent / Christmas Pageant
Sunday, December 15, 2019
Sunday, December 15, 2019 – 3rd Sunday of Advent
Session
Needles/Crafts
Geneva Music Festival
Sunday, December 8, 2019
Sunday, December 8, 2019 – 2nd Sunday of Advent
December 2019 Preaching Schedule
| Advent Worship | Sermons will focus on Christmas carols and God’s prophets and His Son, Jesus Christ | |
|---|---|---|
| December 1 | Rev. John Milne preaching Isaiah 2: 1-5, Matthew 24: 36-44 | |
| December 8 | Rev. Deborah Lind preaching “There’s a Song in the Air” Matthew 3: 1-6, 11, Isaiah 11: 1-10 | |
| December 15 | 8:15 – “Hark, How the Bells” Luke 1: 46b-55 10:30 – Cantata | |
| December 22 | 8:15 – “Emmanuel” Matthew 11: 18-25 10:30 – Children’s Pageant & Plum Pudding Feast | |
| December 24 | Christmas Eve services at 4:00 and 8:00 Lessons and Carols “Joy to the World” | |
| December 29 | One Service 10:30 am Carols and Comforters (bring a favorite blanket) “Tidings of Comfort and Joy” Luke 1: 46b-55 Luke 2: 8-14 |
From the Pastor……
It is with mixed emotions that I submit my resignation as minister of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva as of September 30, 2020.
Advent Wreath
Advent Wreath Graphic
Caroling
Caroling
Deacons
Advent in Adult Spiritual Formation
Advent in Adult Spiritual Formation
Sunday morning 9:15 to 10:15 in the South Parlor
All welcome
Advent is often only considered a time before Christmas. But it is an opportunity for many things to happen in our lives. It is time for prayer, spiritual reflection and self-examination.
Advent Candles
Advent Candle Graphic
December Sunday School Highlights
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
Our Annual Christmas Pageant will be Dec. 22, during the 10:30 Worship Service.
DRESS REHEARSAL – (NO COSTUMES)
SATURDAY, DEC. 21-
SPEAKERS- 9:00
ORFF – 9:45
3 YRS- 5TH GRADE – 10:00
Sunday, December 1, 2019
Sunday, December 1, 2019 – 1st Sunday of Advent
Family Promise Update
The Presbyterian Church is hosting Family Promise of Ontario County at our church Nov. 24-Dec.1 and volunteers are still needed. Contact Barb Weinberg at 315-521-5958 for more information. Not trained? You can receive FPOC training on Sunday, November 24, at the Geneva United Methodist Church from 12:45-2:45 pm. Contact Brenda Spratt, Executive Director of FPOC, at FPOCdirector@fpocny.org if you are interested in attending.
Needles
Geneva Reads
Geneva Reads
Personnel Committee
Daisy – Girl Scouts
Troop 4 Court of Honor
Fellowship Hall is reserved from 4:00 – 9:00 PM.
Girl Scouts
Congregational Meeting
A meeting of the Congregation and Corporation of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, NY will be held Sunday, November 10, 2019 following the 10:30 worship service for the purpose of hearing a report from the Nominating Committee and election of church officers for the year 2020.
Geneva Concerts
Adult Spiritual Formation
Adult Spiritual Formation
Meets Sunday Morning at 9:15
in the South Parlor
Please consider attending to enrich your faith journey!
Embracing Forgiveness
October 27 through November 24th
A video discussion series
”With wisdom, wit, and theological depth Barbara Cawthorne Crafton explores the perennial topic of forgiveness from the perspective of gift rather than duty. Along the way, she exposes patterns of resistance and popular understandings that undermine our ability to receive and share the gift with others. Her informal and accessible style, together with the questions and responses of those taking part in the video recorded sessions, open the way for groups to expand the exploration with their own insights and reflections. This study is both timely and urgently needed in a world in which judgment again and again trumps forgiveness, and Christ’s work of reconciliation is held at bay.
―Frank T Griswold, 25th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church
October 27: Seventy Times Seven: Really?
November 3: You Have Heard it Said
(Daylight Savings Time ends – Fall Back)
November 10: Chipping Away
November 17: How to Start
November 24: Why Forgive
New Members Class
Membership Classes
for those that might want
- more information on joining the church
- to be refreshed on Church Membership
The classes will be led by Pastor Deb on Sunday, November 10 and Sunday, November 17 at 9:15 in the Pastor’s Study.
Personnel Committee
Chancel Guild
Election Day Bake Sale
Daylight Savings Time Ends November 2nd
Daylight Savings Time ends November 2nd !!!
Remember to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night !!!
Daylight Saving Time Ends
Daylight Savings Time ends on November 2nd !!!
Remember to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night !!!
Emergency Closing Procedure
The Presbyterian Church in Geneva
Emergency Closing Procedure
Extreme Weather conditions (snow, ice, storm or tornado) may be a cause to cancel events at The Presbyterian Church in Geneva.
NEEDLES!
The Needles Group is made up of PCW members and non-members. We welcome all knitters and crocheters at all levels.
Next meeting: Wed. Nov. 13th, 6:30pm,
Sacred Arts Studio classroom
This year we have chosen 4 charities to make things for: Interlakes
Oncology/Thrive to Survive, Safe Harbors, Knitted Knockers, and St. Peter’s Coat Drive. So we need Hats of all kinds, scarves, mittens, gloves, slippers, breast prosthesis, baby blankets, afghans, household items, and handmade toys.
Please contact Pam Bishop at 316-708-9919 IF you:
a) would like to contribute but can’t make the meeting
b) if you need a ride to the meetings or
c) have any questions or need a pattern.
Have you seen the new banner in the Sanctuary? You will see a new banner in the Chapel during Advent. And a new banner for Lent.
We would like to get new Easter banners for the Sanctuary and Chapel.
If you would like to help defray the cost, please donate in Fellowship Hall at the banner poster. Every $5 or $10 helps.
Needles
Picture of Sewn Lamb
Christmas Poinsettia Order
Poinsettia Order Form
Christmas Poinsettia Order Form
Take Note
A little over four hundred years ago a little known priest and professor of theology started what he hoped would be a life changing debate within the Catholic Church that would bring about real and needed change in the culture and practice of the Church. Instead, Martin Luther helped start a revolution that became known as the Reformation.
Creative Community Harvest: Geneva’s Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration
Geneva Area Interfaith Council
presents
“Creative Community Harvest:
Geneva’s Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration”
Read More “Creative Community Harvest: Geneva’s Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration” »
Creative Community Harvest: Geneva’s Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration
Geneva Area Interfaith Council
presents
“Creative Community Harvest:
Geneva’s Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration”
Tuesday, November 19, 2019, 6:30 p.m.
Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church
70 Clark St, Geneva, NY
Watson Weekend
Watson Weekend
We are booked again for Watson Homestead (http://www.watsonhomestead.com/) for a weekend of cross-country skiing, fellowship and fun.
Watson Weekend
Watson Weekend
We are booked again for Watson Homestead (http://www.watsonhomestead.com/) for a weekend of cross-country skiing, fellowship and fun. The weekend is Friday night (January 31st) to morning brunch on Sunday (Feb. 2nd).
The housing options are motel style rooms (two double beds and own bath) in the main lodge. The teen retreat house up the hill is a go with Jackie being the chaperone. Three meals on Saturday and brunch on Sunday are included.
Motel style rooms: $170 per person (adults and kids 11 and up) or $85 (10 and under), which includes the meals and linens. The teen retreat house is $100 per teen including the meals and they have to bring some linens. (Scholarships are available for youth.)
Let me know if you are coming or interested. Calling or texting also works (607-339-7729). I would like to have commitments by December 1st with payment for some or all of the funds.
This was a super fun weekend last year. Please help to spread the word!
Thanks!
Sage
Snowman on Skis
Watson Weekend Snowman on Skis Graphic
From the Parish Nurse
Dear Church Family,
Happy Thanksgiving!!! Now is a good time to start preparing for our cooler weather. Here are a few things to think about.
Family Promise Update
Next Hosting Week: November 24 -Dec 1!
We are issuing a special request for volunteers for our next hosting week, November 24-December 1, which includes Thanksgiving.
Hanging of the Greens
We are seeking one or two volunteers to chair the ‘Hanging of the Greens’ event. Ti Siebert has decided that because of her age, she no longer has the energy to organize this activity.
Presbyterian Women
Friendship Study Group –Everyone is encouraged to attend a Bible Study led by Pastor Deb each Wed. at Noon at the Church – Bring a bag lunch
SERRV
The holidays will soon be upon us and we can help you find a gift for those hard-to-shop-for people on your list with our many unique hand-crafted items!
Thank Offering
The Thank Offering provides much-needed financial assistance to 20 to 30 worthwhile programs each year
Deacons
As Those of Old Their Firstfruits Brought: (Hymn 712 verse 3)
In gratitude and humble trust,
we bring our best today,
to serve your cause and share your love
with all along life’s way.
O God who gave yourself to us
in Jesus Christ your Son,
help us to give ourselves each day
until life’s work is done.
Text: Frank von Christierson, 1960
Music: English Folk Melody arranged by Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1906
Deacons Harvest Luncheon
Chicken and biscuit will be served. There will be vegetarian and gluten-free options offered. If you are planning to attend this luncheon, please RSVP to the Office of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva by calling 315-789-1343 or click here to register on the church’s website if you have not already done so.
Adult Spiritual Formation
Adult Spiritual Formation
Meets Sunday Morning at 9:15
in the South Parlor
Please consider attending to enrich your faith journey!
Embracing Forgiveness
October 27 through November 24th
A video discussion series
Forgive
ToDo List: Forgive
November Sunday School Highlights
NOV. 17 – Itty Bitties (3yrs-K), Children’s Choir (1st-5th) and ORFF sing/ring at worship.
NOV. 19 – Community Thanksgiving Service at Mt. Olive. Children’s Choir (1st-5th) and ORFF sing/ring.
NEW MEMBERS
October 6 we welcomed five new members to our congregation:
Emme Cortelyou, Amy Forbes, Jeanette Nelson,
Sharon and Roger Kjar.
Crismon Tree Decorating
Youth Fellowship
November
Grades 6-12
When: Saturday, November 30th
Where: Church
Time: 10:00-11:00 Refreshments after
Please RSVP no later than Tuesday, November 26th to pjfoote25@gmail.com.
Clean-Up
Youth Fellowship
November
Grades 6-12
When: Saturday, November 23rd
Where: Church
Time: 9:00-11:00
Please RSVP no later than Tuesday, November 20th to pjfoote25@gmail.com.
Bowling
Youth Fellowship
November
Grades 6-12
Time: 2:00-4:00
When: Sunday, November 3rd
Where: Sunset Lanes
Cost: $10 for 2 games, shoe rentals, pizza and soda
Please RSVP no later than Monday, October 28th to pjfoote25@gmail.com. Reservations need to be made and no late entries will be allowed to join.
Youth Fellowship November Activities
Youth Fellowship
November
Grades 6-12
Crismon Tree Decorating
Crismon Tree Decorating used for Youth Fellowship Activity.
Thanks Giving Letter to the Presbyterian Church in Geneva
“We must always give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing.” 2 Thessalonians 1:3
Read More “Thanks Giving Letter to the Presbyterian Church in Geneva” »
November 2019 Preaching Schedule
| Nov. 3 | 2 Thess. 1:1-4,11-12 Luke 19:1-10 |
“Hanging out?” |
Advent Daily Devotional
Looking ahead- Advent Daily Devotional – Presbyterians Today available online and in the office ($2.50 each).
2019 Pumpkin Carving Winners
Thanks to everyone who voted for their favorite pumpkins. Youth earned $143 with their creations.
Church – Pumpkin Carving 2019-2
2019 Pumpkin Carving Winners
2019 Pumpkin Carving Winners
Relay for Life
Planning Committee @ 6:00 PM
Team Meeting @ 7:00 PM
Relay for Life
Planning Committee @ 6:00 PM
Sacred Arts Class
Court Watchers
Presbyterian Women
It’s Greek to Me
It’s Greek to Me Bible Study Graphic
All Saints Day
All Saints Day will be observed on Sunday, OCTOBER 27 at both services. We will allow special time to acknowledge and remember those from our church family who have passed the last year.
Votive Candle
Votive Candle Graphic
SERRV
An African proverb says, “If we educate a boy, we educate one person. If we educate a girl, we educate a family and a whole community.”
Take Note
While it is always exciting to plan and prepare special music for our weekly worship services and the special celebrations throughout the year — Advent and Christmas, Lent and Easter, and Pentecost
From the church office…..
Have you moved, changed your email address or your phone number recently?
Red Cross Blood Drive
Red Cross Blood Drive Poster
Red Cross Blood Drive Poster
Triennium Reunion
Troop 4 Court of Honor
Yoga
Relay for Life
Finger Lakes Symphony Concert
Family Promise Update
Hosting Week: November 24 -Dec 1!
Our congregation will be hosting families the week of November 24 (Sunday arrival) to December 1 (Sunday departure). Information about online sign-up will be available at some point in October.
From the Parish Nurse
Dear Church Family,
Many of us are looking at the possibility of loved ones having to be placed in a nursing home or possibly thinking about whether we will need to be placed in one at some point ourselves. It is an unpleasant thought, but doing some research before we get to that point is helpful.
October 2019 Preaching Schedule
| October 6 | World Communion Sunday Luke 17:5-10 |
“Peace-making Table” |
Pumpkin Carving
Youth Fellowship
October
Grades 6-12
When: Sunday, October 27th
Where: Church during Sunday School
Time: 9:00-10:15
Long Acre Farms
Youth Fellowship
October
Grades 6-12
Time: leave church at 12:30 back by 5:00
When: Sunday, October 6th
Where: 1342 Eddy Rd, Macedon, NY 14502
What: Corn Maze, Animal Track Maze, Back 40 Activity area, Hayride and Cow Train, Jumping Pillow, Pedal Carts, Pumpkin Jump Pad, Rope Spider Web, Puzzle Games, Rock Wall, etc.
https://longacrefarms.com/
Bring: warm clothes, $12
Please RSVP NO LATER THAN September 28th to pjfoote25@gmail.com
We will need to have transportation figured out so no late RSVP’s!
Youth Fellowship October Activities
Youth Fellowship
October
Grades 6-12
Adult Spiritual Formation
Adult Spiritual Formation
Meets Sunday Morning at 9:15
in the South Parlor
Please consider attending to enrich your faith journey!
Oct. 6 Mosaic of Peace Conference: Witnessing for Peace and Wholeness in a Land called ‘Holy’
October Sunday School Highlights
OCT. 6 & 13 – FOOD DRIVE
OCTOBER 6 – large cans/jars pasta sauce, Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup, boxed mac/cheese
OCTOBER 13 – canned fruit, ALL kinds canned beans
Presbyterian Mission Peacemaking Banquet
Re-imaging the Church and our Mission
I seldom “recycle” sermons or newsletter articles. However, my October 2018 Newsletter article began with the question we are asking this fall, ”What is the Church’s Mission?” Last year, each Sunday covered a guiding principle from “the Great Ends of the Church” as outlined in the PCUSA Book of Order (see list below).
Out of the box
Out of the box graphic
Re-imaging the Church
Pastor’s Reflections – Re-imaging the Church And our Mission
Troop 4 Pancake Breakfast
2019Pancake Flyer
Troop 4 Pancake Breakfast Flyer
Troop 4 Pancake Breakfast
Mosaic of Peace Informational Session
Presbytery Leader, Susan Orr will be speaking about the Peacemaking Trip to Israel in March 2020, Mosaic of Peace.
Reminder for Scotland: A Journey to Discover our Sacred Heritage
We need your assistance! If you are planning to attend this presentation, please RSVP to the Office of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva by calling 315-789-1343 or click here to register on the church’s website if you have not already done so.
Read More “Reminder for Scotland: A Journey to Discover our Sacred Heritage” »
Scotland: A Journey to Discover our Sacred Heritage
Scotland: A Journey to Discover our Sacred Heritage.
Presented by Pastor Deb
September 29, 2019 at Noon in the Social Hall
A Scottish Lunch will be provided
Shepherd’s Pie (vegetarian or hamburger)
Fruit and shortbread
Tea/coffee
RSVP to the Office of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva by calling 315-789-1343 or click here to register on the church’s website.
Scotland: A Journey to Discover our Sacred Heritage
Scotland: A Journey to Discover our Sacred Heritage.
Presented by Pastor Deb
Read More “Scotland: A Journey to Discover our Sacred Heritage” »
Scotland_Journey
Picture of a woman standing in front of a Scottish cross.
F. L. Rapid Response Training
GMF Audit Meeting
Geneva Music Festival
Worship Committee
Session
SERRV Shop Open
SERRV Shop Open
Twilight Group
Interpretation & Stewardship (I & S)
Geneva Theater Guild
Rally Day
COME ONE, COME ALL . . .
WELCOME BACK TO A
NEW PROGRAM YEAR!!!!
SEPTEMBER 8 is
We invite EVERYONE to join us in Fellowship Hall at 9:15 am on September 8, for games, songs, and fellowship.
Let’s all come and reacquaint with old friends and maybe make some new friends.
Then we hope you’ll join us at the 10:30 worship service.
PLEASE BRING A SCHOOL SUPPLY –
Pkg washable markers
2 pack glue sticks
box of 16 or 24 crayons
pkg 12 pencils
children’s scissors
ONE SUBJECT NOTEBOOKS
THANKS!!!!
Hope to see you SEPTEMBER 9, at 9:15.
From the church office…..
Have you moved, changed your email address or your phone number recently?
Add to Calendar
Did you know it is possible to add an event from the calendar on the church website to your personal calendar? It’s simple!
AddToCalendar
Add to Calendar Graphic
AddToCalendar
Presbyterian Women
Our Church Mission
We say that our church’s mission is mission. Our small committee needs to know what the entire congregation thinks this means!
OurChurchMission
Our Church Mission Graphic
From the Parish Nurse
Dear Church Family,
My mother-in-law passed away in August. Unfortunately, there was some poor communication between the facility taking care of her and our family, which has left us not feeling very good about the facility. I plan to take the next few newsletters to give you some information that might help you navigate through certain issues.
Take Note
Make a Joyful noise to the Lord
serve the Lord with Gladness and
come before God’s presence with Singing!
THE ENSURING OUR FUTURE APPEAL AND THE FALL STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN
THE ENSURING OUR FUTURE APPEAL
AND THE FALL STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN
For over 220 years the Presbyterian Church has been a presence in Geneva, and that presence has made an importance difference in the lives of members, friends and in the local community. We can’t continue to support our vibrant programs by using the principal of our endowment, as we have done for decades.
Read More “THE ENSURING OUR FUTURE APPEAL AND THE FALL STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN” »
Deacons
Deacons meeting and dinner at the Geneva Yacht Club.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
Thanks to the generosity and diligence of this congregation, Boy Scout Troop 4 raised more than $270 from returnables over the summer — that’s something like 5,400 bottles and cans.