GENESEE FINGER LAKES CONFERENCE CALENDAR
Revised 6/15/09
(New Additions & Corrections are highlighted in gray)
Please e-mail or call Bonnie Grzenda, grzendafarm@gmail.com or 585-346-6356, with your
special events, programs, etc. that you would like to share with the Conference Congregations.
The calendar will be e-mailed by the 15th of the month so that the information may be included in
your bulletin/newsletter.
MONTH DATE EVENT
2009
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2 Sun. of Second Sunday Concert Series/Vespers, 7:00 p.m., Incarnate Word, 597 East Avenue,
the month Rochester, 14607.
Mondays Praise and Worship Service, 6pm, St. Timothy, 5015 Lakeville Rd., Geneseo. All are
Welcome. For more information, 585-243-4490 or sttim@rpa.net
Jun 18 Annual Strawberry Social, 4:30pm until…, Bethlehem Lutheran (Penfield), 1767 Plank Road,
Webster 14580, Matching Funds provided by Thrivent. Benefit for Grace Community Services
(affiliate of Lutheran Social Services of Upstate NY), specifically, the renovation of bathroom
facilities at 95 Daniel Drive, Webster, a group home for individuals with intellectual and
developmental disabilities. 585.872.1425
Jun 18 Bible Study on Hebrews, 5:30pm to 7pm, Saint Timothy, 5015 Lakeville Rd., Geneseo. The
Bible Study will continue on Thursday evenings during June. For more information, contact the
church office at 243-4490 or sttim@wildblue.net or Catherine Robin at carobin@frontiernet.net.
Jun 21 Father's Day Stearn's Chicken Barbecue, Noon to 3pm, St. Paul's, 21 Clara Barton St.,
Dansville, 14437. Eat in or take out. $8 adults, $4 children under 10. Proceeds benefit
scholarship fund at Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia. For advance tickets, call
585.335-5260.
Jun 24 Webster Lutheran Night at Frontier Field: Rochester Red Wings v. Columbus Clippers.,
7:05pm. Tickets $5.50 through Bethlehem Lutheran, Penfield/Webster (872-1425), Immanuel
Lutheran, Webster (872-5180), or St. Martin Lutheran, Webster (671-1899). The Bethlehem Choir
and others interested will lead the singing of "God Bless America" during the seventh inning
stretch.
Jun 25 Bible Study on Hebrews, 5:30pm to 7pm, Saint Timothy, 5015 Lakeville Rd., Geneseo. For
more information, contact the church office at 243-4490 or sttim@wildblue.net or Catherine Robin
at carobin@frontiernet.net.
Jun 28 The Rev. Michael Lubas will preach his final sermon at 10am as Senior Pastor of
Reformation Lutheran Church, after 31 years in downtown Rochester. A reception will follow
in the church gym. Friends from the community are welcome. Reformation Lutheran Church
is located at 111 North Chestnut Street, Downtown Rochester, 14604; 585-454-3367.
Jul 1 Camp Bethlehem: Building Faith, Family, and Friends, 6:30 – 8pm, at the Pavilion,
Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Penfield), 1767 Plank Road, Webster 14580. Free for all
children and families in our community. Bible stories, songs, water fun, building projects,
crafts, snacks, and bonfire. Parents are encouraged to participate in an adult discussion,
while the kids have their own activities. Please pre-register - 585.872.1425
Jul 8 Camp Bethlehem: Building Faith, Family, and Friends, 6:30 – 8pm, at the Pavilion,
Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Penfield), 1767 Plank Road, Webster 14580. Free for all
children and families in our community. Bible stories, songs, water fun, building projects,
crafts, snacks, and bonfire. Parents are encouraged to participate in an adult discussion,
while the kids have their own activities. Please pre-register - 585.872.1425
Jul 12 GRACE COMMUNITY SERVICES FUNDRAISER, Noon to 3pm, Wickham Farms, 1821
Fairport Nine Mile Point Road, Penfield, NY. Please join Grace Community Services for a
day of mini golf and family fun. $4.00 per round of golf. Prizes! 50/50 raffle! This will be a
family-friendly event, as they have chickens, an antique tractor, a garden-size train display, a
playground, and a jumping pillow. They also sell sandwiches, drinks, and fresh ice cream.
Proceeds go to Grace Community Services to support people with developmental disabilities
to gain and retain independence. For more information, contact Kristin at
office@atonementrochester.org
MONTH DATE EVENT
Jul 15 Camp Bethlehem: Building Faith, Family, and Friends, 6:30 – 8pm, at the Pavilion,
Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Penfield), 1767 Plank Road, Webster 14580. Free for all
children and families in our community. Bible stories, songs, water fun, building projects,
crafts, snacks, and bonfire. Parents are encouraged to participate in an adult discussion,
while the kids have their own activities. Please pre-register - 585.872.1425
Jul 20-24 “Discovery Canyon” Vacation Bible School for 4 yr. olds to 5th grade, Messiah, 4301
Mt. Read Blvd., Greece (Rochester). Register at 865-1866
Jul 22 Camp Bethlehem: Building Faith, Family, and Friends, 6:30 – 8pm, at the Pavilion,
Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Penfield), 1767 Plank Road, Webster 14580. Free for all
children and families in our community. Bible stories, songs, water fun, building projects,
crafts, snacks, and bonfire. Parents are encouraged to participate in an adult discussion,
while the kids have their own activities. Please pre-register - 585.872.1425
Jul 22-26 2009 ELCA Youth Gathering, New Orleans, LA.
Jul 23 Youth Drive-In Movie Night at the Vintage Drive-In in Avon. It wouldn't be summer
without a trip to the Vintage Drive-In in Avon! Join us for one or both movies (double-feature,
one price). We'll meet up with other GFL youth groups and park near each other and share
fellowship and devotions before the movie starts. More details to come! See
http://elcayouthgroup.blogspot.com/ for more details. For more info contact
office@atonementrochester.org
Jul 25 2nd annual Kid's Carnival, Afternoon, Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Penfield), 1767 Plank
Road, Webster 14580. Games, prizes, hots, hamburgers, dunking booth, and more.
Benefits the Walworth Community Vacation Bible School. 585.872.1425
Jul 26-31 Hartwick Seminary Summer Institute of Theology, offering enrichment for clergy and laity
at Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY . Contact: Rev. Paul R. Messner for more information:
prpaul_theoinst@hotmail.com
Jul 27-31 Discovery Canyon: Vacation Bible School for children 3 years old - 5th grade, 9:00-
12:00, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 131 W. Main Street, Webster, NY 14580. Contact the
church office at immanev@frontiernet.net or 585/872-5180 if you would like a registration
form or have any questions.
Jul 29 Camp Bethlehem: Building Faith, Family, and Friends, 6:30 – 8pm, at the Pavilion,
Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Penfield), 1767 Plank Road, Webster 14580. Free for all
children and families in our community. Bible stories, songs, water fun, building projects,
crafts, snacks, and bonfire. Parents are encouraged to participate in an adult discussion,
while the kids have their own activities. Please pre-register - 585.872.1425
Aug 2-5 KINGDOM BOUND 2009 -- Mark your Calendars - Kingdom Bound 2009, Western New
York's premier Christian music festival is at Darien Lake August 2-5! Kingdom Bound
Ministries Inc. exists to present the gospel through a variety of art forms including concerts,
outreaches and an annual performing arts festival; to bring people to a saving knowledge of
Jesus Christ and to encourage believers in their walk with God.
http://www.kingdombound.org
We’re organizing youth groups around Rochester to attend on Monday, August 3rd – we’d
love to have YOU join us! Tickets for one days admission (including Darien Lake admission)
are $49.00 If you have a Darien Lake season pass, you get a $5.00 discount. Here are the
highlights of Monday’s line-up: Relevant Worship, Casting Crowns, and Justin Lookadoo.
You can see more info about the artists and speakers on the Kingdom Bound website. And
for updates, subscribe to the ELCA Rochester Youth blog at
http://elcayouthgroup.blogspot.com/
Aug 3-6 Adult Vacation Bible School, 6:00-8:00 pm, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 131 W. Main
Street, Webster, NY 14580. Contact the church office at immanev@frontiernet.net or
585/872-5180 if you would like a registration form or have any questions.
Aug 3-7 MAD Camp , 9 a.m. until noon, Messiah, 4301 Mt. Read Blvd. Music – Art – Drama Camp
for those who have completed 1st through 6th grades. This year’s theme is “Caring and
Sharing.” Registration begins July 1 and ends July 20th. Free.
Aug 10-13 Immanuel's Second Annual Music Camp, 9am -12pm, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 131
W. Main Street, Webster, NY 14580. All children entering grades 1 - 5 are welcome to
attend. Activities will include singing, playing bells, chimes, percussion, and other
instruments, games, and crafts. The final concert is on Thursday, August 13th at 7pm.
Adult volunteers are also needed! For more information, contact Immanuel's Director of
Music, Thatcher Lyman at 585/872-5180. Contact the church office at
immanev@frontiernet.net or 585/872-5180 if you would like a registration form.
Aug 17-23 2009 Churchwide Assembly, Minneapolis, MN
Aug 18 Picnic in the Park – a Youth and Family Event, Tuesday, 6 pm, Canalside Shelter in
Genesee Valley Park. Join us for games, a potluck picnic, fellowship and evening devotions.
For more information, contact Br. Christopher at yfm@atonementrochester.org or Kristin at
office@atonementrochester.org
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Oct 25 200 Anniversary Worship & Dinner, St. Paul’s, Church and Clara Barton Sts., Dansville.
There will be a Clara Barton presentation by Mary Jo Marks. There will also be an Open
House at the Parsonage
2010
Jun 4-8 Upstate NY Synod Convo Convention
Jun 6-8 Upstate NY Synod Assembly
2011
Aug 14-20 2011 Churchwide Assembly, Marriot World Center, Orlando, FL.