News and Featured Events

Updated October 23, 2026

Please Note: Daylight savings time ends next Sunday, November 1!

  • Directory Update

In an effort to bring our directory up to date we are collecting updated family and individual photos for the photo directory in the pews through November 1.

You can submit your own individual or family photo. For the best result, the photo should be:
* high resolution
* neutral background
* landscape format/horizontal
Please email to connect@pittsfordpres.org by November 1.

  • Penny Pincher Sale Success!

Presbyterian Women would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you who contributed to this year’s Penny Pincher Sale, whether you donated items, helped with set up, pricing or sales, brought food for our workers, shopped or helped with cleanup. A special thanks to the men and youth who pitched in — your help with the heavy lifting was a huge blessing and took a load off (literally!). We couldn’t have done it without your strength and support. Many of our workers shared how much they enjoyed the fellowship and the opportunity to reconnect with others with a shared purpose. That sense of community is a cornerstone of this event, and it was wonderful to see it in full force again this year.

Now for the exciting news — together, we raised over $7,800, which will all be used to support many organizations in the coming year. What a tremendous impact you’ve helped make!

  • NEW!   Penfield Symphony Orchestra Will Open its 71st Season on October 26

The Penfield Symphony Orchestra opens its 71st season this Monday, October 26, at the Penfield High School Auditorium. Our very own Music Director Jared Chase, who also is Music Director of the PSO, is conducting the program titled “Magic & Mystery,” featuring works by Dukas, Mozart, Williams, and more. Individual tickets are $15 and season tickets are $45 for all four of this year’s concerts. To purchase tickets, visit https://penfieldsymphony.org/

  • Join Us for the 17th Annual Wegmans East Avenue Grocery Run — Saturday, November 7!

Lace up your sneakers and join our church family for this church-wide service event! Whether you run or walk, there is an option for everyone. Choose the 10K, 5K, or 1K, or bring the kids for the free Boogie for Broccoli Kids Dash. The 10K and 5K begin at 8:30 am, the 1K begins at 9:40 am, and the Kids Dash begins at 9:55 am.

Every step makes a difference! All funds raised by our church will benefit the Pittsford Food Cupboard, supporting local families in our community. Invite your family and friends to join us for a fun morning of fellowship and service!

Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Rochester/EastAvenueGroceryRun

  • Cameron Cooks Need Your Help Please

Cameron Team II will be making a Mexican salad on October 28 and needs the following in donations, please:

4 cans black olives
20 fresh tomatoes-put in fridge
15 bags of shredded lettuce- put in left side of fridge, second to bottom shelf 

Before purchasing, please check with me to see what is still needed (585-455-4803). Thanks so much! Cameron really needs us, and my team loves cooking for them! 

Cynthia  

PS- does anyone have an "in" with an apple farmer? We would always take free apples this time of year!

  • PIES! PIES! PIES!

Our annual Thanksgiving HIP (Habitat Interfaith Partnership) Pie Sale starts this Sunday, October 18. Our pies are made by Special Touch Bakery, a nonprofit commercial bakery in Monroe County that empowers individuals of all abilities through integrated employment and hands-on-training. This endeavor is a nonprofit supporting a nonprofit!
Pies will all be priced at $20.00, same as last year, and pie flavors will also be the same: Apple Crumb, Rumbleberry (raspberry, blackberry, blueberry), Pecan, Pumpkin, and Strawberry Rhubarb. All pies are delivered frozen! The pecan and pumpkin are prebaked, just need to be thawed.
Orders will be taken from this Sunday until Sunday, November 8 in the Fellowship Hall after the 8:30 and 10:00 am services. All orders must be prepaid by cash or check made out to First Presbyterian Church. All orders not placed on Sundays must be received in the church office by Wednesday, November 4. Pickup for pie orders will be on Tuesday, November 24, 2:30-4 pm in the lobby. Donations are always appreciated!

  • Now Collecting Jackets, Sweaters, and Gloves

We are now collecting jackets, sweaters, and gloves for residents with mental illness at the East House Group Home.

How to donate: 

- Items can be left in the bin in Fellowship Hall.
- Larger amounts of clothing can be taken to Maria S. directly. Thank you!

  • NEW!   Stained glass watching season has started

Each year, on sunny mornings in the fall, the sun will reflect on the trees in front of the church causing the two stained glass windows in the front of the sanctuary to appear to light up. The brilliance of this natural occurrence is best viewed from the front 6-8 pews on the left side of the sanctuary. Be sure to check it out!

  • Fellowship – Holiday Pops Gala Concert

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra's Holiday Pops Gala Concert – Sunday, December 20, at 2 pm. We have tickets in the orchestra for $35 and balcony for $25. Our Deacons and the RPO have subsidized the cost. Contact Jane V.