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”

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 25^th.

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.

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!

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.

THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN GENEVA
ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING
PALM SUNDAY AUCTION

www.32Auctions.com/OGHS2021

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! 

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.

Please remember to set your clocks ahead 1 hour on Saturday night because Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 14^th.

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

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.

Here is the list of Pastor Colin’s reading assignment on 2/28/2021.

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.

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.

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.

To view more videos from The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, please visit our video page.

Sunday Worship Schedule
January 24, 2021
3^rd 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.

Click to view the 2021 Lenten Devotional found on the Presbyterian Mission website.

Sunday Worship Schedule
January 17, 2021
2^nd 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

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Please click the Read More button below to see the Zoom Meeting Information for January 17, 2021.

Sunday Worship Schedule
January 10, 2021
3^rd 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

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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 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

Sunday Worship Schedule
January 3, 2021
2^nd 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.

9:15 am – Advent Adult Ed

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.

Sunday Worship Schedule
December 27, 2020
1^st 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.

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!

To view more videos from The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, please visit our video page.

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”.

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. 

9:15 am – Advent Adult Ed

10:30 am – Children’s Christmas Pageant Using Zoom

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Please click the Read More button below to see the Zoom Meeting Information for December 20, 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. 

9:15 am – Advent Adult Ed

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 13, 2020.

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.

To view more videos from The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, please visit our video page.

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
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.

9:15 am – Advent Adult Ed

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 6, 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.

9:15 am – Advent Adult Ed

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 November 29, 2020.

Celebrate the first Sunday of Advent with the members & friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva.

To view more videos from The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, please visit our video page.

The Adult Advent study this year considers not the gifts we give at Christmas, but rather, the gifts we receive.

Join the members and friends of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva as we welcome our Pastor Nominating Committee’s candidate, Rev. Colin Pritchard.

To view more videos from The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, please visit our video page.

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
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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Please click the Read More button below to see the Zoom Meeting Information for November 22, 2020.

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.

To view more videos from The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, please visit our video page.

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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Please click the Read More button below to see the Zoom Meeting Information for November 15, 2020.

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.

To view more videos from The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, please visit our video page.

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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Please click the Read More button below to see the Zoom Meeting Information for November 8, 2020.

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
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

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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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 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.

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
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

To view or download Sunday’s bulletin, click here.

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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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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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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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

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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

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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
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.

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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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.

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
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
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.

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.

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-6^th 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!!!

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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
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.

To view more videos from The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, please visit our video page.

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.

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. 

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
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.

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
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.

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

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
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.

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
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.

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
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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Resources for At-Home Adult Christian Education – Spiritual Formation

Bible studies that focus on Peacemaking
https://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/peacemaking/resources/

Our Graduates
High School

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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?!!!

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

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

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.

How Can I Keep From Singing? Trinity Sunday, June 7, 2020

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)

PCUSA Peacemaking Choir singing for Pentecost – “This is My Song”

Pastor Deb’s Pentecost Sermon for May 31, 2020, “Spirit of the Living God”

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!”

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.

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.

YouTube Videos for May 17, 2020, Pastor Deb’s sermon, Children’s Time Puppet Show and the Hallelujah Chorus.

Sunday Worship Schedule
May 17, 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

11:30 am – Congregational Meeting

Pastor Deb’s Sermon for Sunday, May 10, 2020, “Living Stones”.

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

To view or download Sunday’s bulletin, click here.

11:00 am – Interactive Worship Using Zoom – Coffee Chat

Pastor Deb’s Sermon for Sunday, May 3, 2020, “Shelter Me”.

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

To view or download Sunday’s bulletin, click here.

11:00 am – Interactive Worship Using Zoom – Coffee Chat

Pastor Deb sings “Shelter Me,” written by Fr. Michael Joncas.

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A big THANK YOU to all who have donated to our food drive for the Geneva Center of Concern. 

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

To view or download Sunday’s bulletin, click here.

11:00 am – Interactive Worship Using Zoom – Coffee Chat

Pastor Deb’s sermon for Sunday, April 26, 2020, ”Look Who’s Coming to Dinner!”

 

As is our custom, food donations are still being made each month to the Center of Concern.

Sermon for the 1st Sunday after Easter: ”Just Breathe”

 

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.

On_Calling_a_Pastor_Manual,_March_2015

Sunday
Worship Schedule,
April 19, 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

  Easter Sunday
Worship Schedule
April 12, 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

     I just want to send out a reminder to everyone to beware of scams! 

7:00 pm – Maundy Thursday Worship Service Using Zoom – Worship Service

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.

Here is the Palm Sunday Children’s Processional Video used in the Palm Sunday Worship Service on Zoom.

Palm Sunday Sermon :”God’s Love Endures”

Palm Sunday Hymn: Hosanna, Loud Hosanna

Palm Sunday
Worship Schedule
April 5, 2020

9:15 am – Adult Education: Bring-Your-Own-Brunch!

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

The Presbyterian Church in Geneva
Holy Week Schedule

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.

Several members of our congregation are involved in an effort to launch a new portal called ConnectGeneva. 

Re-Membering: Dry Bones Reconnected (Ezekiel 37: 1-4) and Raising Lazarus (John 11) Part 1

10:00 – Interactive Worship Using Zoom – Gathering and Check-in
10:30 – Interactive Worship Using Zoom – Worship Service
11:30 – Interactive Worship Using Zoom – Coffee Chat

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, 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. 

Pastor Deb will be hosting an online interactive worship service on Sunday morning, March 22nd an 10:30 AM.

Because in person worship services have been cancelled in response to the COVID-19 Coronavirus, we are making efforts to transition worship services online.

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.

Effective immediately and until further notice all church meetings at The Presbyterian Church in Geneva will be conducted online.

For the latest church cancellations, please check the new cancellation page on the church website.

Because of concerns over the COVID-19 Virus, the decision was made to cancel last Sunday’s worship services and Christian Ed events.

The office at the Presbyterian Church in Geneva is currently open regular hours. 

Worship Services, Christian Education and other activities at the Presbyterian Church in Geneva have been cancelled for Sunday, March 15, 2020.

A new Cancellations Page has been added to our website. We will keep it up to date with the latest church related cancellations. 

Sunday, March 15, 2020 – 3^rd Sunday in Lent

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

March 12, 2020

To our Beloved Community,

I am writing to you concerning the COVID 19 virus and other infectious diseases. 

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

Please remember to set your clocks ahead 1 hour on Saturday night, March 7th.   Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 8^th.

Sunday, March 8, 2020 – 2^nd Sunday in Lent

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.

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Lenten Bible Study

“Into the World”
The Acts of the Apostles

Friday Evenings: February 21 to April 3, 2020
6pm to 9pm

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

 
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.

 in Adult Spiritual Formation

on Sunday mornings

These videos were viewed

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.

Art from the Heart
At
The Presbyterian Church in Geneva

March Schedule

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.

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.

Family Promise News 

COME JOIN US!!!!
3rd Annual Comfort Food Cook-Off
Saturday, March 7, 2020
3-5pm

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.

Donations for the Geneva Center of Concern food pantry are collected the first two Sundays of each month: —

GIRL SCOUTS CELEBRATE 108 YEARS
of empowering girls

MISSION IS OUR MISSION

The Mission Committee has a new initiative this year. We’d like to share what our mission dollars are supporting.

Season of Lent

February 21 – April 3 – Soup-supper/Bible studies
Friday evenings at 6:00

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.

We have a great program and to continue we need more people to say YES to teaching. 

Sunday, March 1, 2020 – 1st Sunday in Lent

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

Sunday, February 23, 2020 – Transfiguration of the Lord

Sunday, February 16, 2020 – 6th Sunday after Epiphany

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.

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.

February 21 – April 3 – Soup-Supper/Bible Study – 6:00 p.m.
(every Friday)

Sunday, February 9, 2020 – 5th Sunday after Epiphany

Sunday, February 2, 2020 – Communion Sunday

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 )

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.

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!!!

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.

The groups welcomes all knitters and crocheters!  We make things for 4 different charities. Our hands have been busy!

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.

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

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.

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

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.

FEB. 9 – Itty Bitties, Children’s Choir, ORFF
SING/RING at 10:30 worship

Sunday, January 26, 2020 – 3rd Sunday after Epiphany

Part A

1. Pastor announces departure to Session for September 30 2020
2. Session appoints Transitional Pastor Nominating Committee
3. Congregation dissolves Pastoral Relationship (delay)
4. Presbytery concurs (delay)
5. Congregation plans and conducts farewell
6. Contract with Interim approved by Session, COM, and Presbytery (after October 1, 2020)

Sunday Scriptures and Sermons

Sunday, January 19, 2020 – 2nd Sunday after Epiphany

Youth Fellowship
January
Grades 6-12

Sunday, January 12, 2020 – Baptism of the Lord

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…..

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

Art from the Heart
At
The Presbyterian Church in Geneva
January Schedule

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.

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!

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.

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 8^th. Bring a bag lunch.

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!!!

The annual meeting of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva, NY will be held on Sunday, January 26 following the 10:30 worship service.

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!

Sunday, January 5, 2020 – Epiphany of the Lord

Happy New Year!!!!!!

Sunday, December 29, 2019 – 1st Sunday after Christmas Day

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.

Tuesday, December 24, 2019 – Christmas Eve Services

Sunday, December 22, 2019 – 4th Sunday of Advent / Christmas Pageant

Sunday, December 15, 2019 – 3rd Sunday of Advent

Sunday, December 8, 2019 – 2nd Sunday of Advent

Youth Fellowship
December
Grades 6-12

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.

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 – 1st Sunday of Advent

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.

Daylight Savings Time ends November 2^nd !!! 
Remember to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night !!!

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.

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.

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.

Geneva Area Interfaith Council
presents

“Creative Community Harvest:
Geneva’s Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration” 

Watson Weekend

We are booked again for Watson Homestead (http://www.watsonhomestead.com/) for a weekend of cross-country skiing, fellowship and fun.

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.

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.

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

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!

The Thank Offering provides much-needed financial assistance to 20 to 30 worthwhile programs each year

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

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

 
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.

October 6 we welcomed five new members to our congregation:

Emme Cortelyou, Amy Forbes, Jeanette Nelson,
Sharon and Roger Kjar.

Youth Fellowship
November
Grades 6-12

Looking ahead- Advent Daily Devotional – Presbyterians Today available online and in the office ($2.50 each).

Thanks to everyone who voted for their favorite pumpkins. Youth earned $143 with their creations.

Needles/Crafts – Please contact Pam Bishop for information.

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.

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.”

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

Have you moved, changed your email address or your phone number recently?

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.

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.

Youth Fellowship
October
Grades 6-12

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’

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

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.

Scotland: A Journey to Discover our Sacred Heritage.

Presented by Pastor Deb

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.

Have you moved, changed your email address or your phone number recently?

Did you know it is possible to add an event from the calendar on the church website to your personal calendar?  It’s simple!

Friendship Study Group – Will not meet in Sept. 

We say that our church’s mission is mission. Our small committee needs to know what the entire congregation thinks this means!

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

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.

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.

Summer days will soon be over and our shop will resume normal Sunday hours beginning Rally Day after each church service and every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Membership & Evangelism Committee is planning the annual preparation of Care Boxes to be sent to our college students and Welcome Bags to be delivered to HWS students who are Presbyterians.

Adult Spiritual Formation                       

Meets Sunday Morning at 9:15
in the South Parlor

Please consider attending to
enrich your faith journey!