2027 Stewardship campaign

Sharing the Power!

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Click HERE to Fill Out a Participation Card and Submit Your Pledge for the 2027 Campaign!

Dear Members and Friends of First Presbyterian,

We have a clear vision at First Presbyterian Church of Pittsford that was adopted several years ago after careful consideration of our members' inputs combined with the definition of our core values by the Vision Team, guiding what we do as a Christian Church, united in Christ.

We are a connected community growing in Christ and, through service, empowering our neighbors to thrive.

The Leadership Team over the summer evaluated the outcome of a second retreat that we had at the end of May. One of the main outcomes of that retreat was the recurring theme of “Accountability and Empowerment,” required by our leaders to continue our vision. Bearing that in mind, the Generosity Team wants to stress sharing the power that all of us must experience together, while also individually taking accountability and empowering ourselves to achieve our Christian mission. At this time, we ask you to prayerfully consider your blessings prior to Consecration Sunday, November 8, when we will ask you to assist in Sharing the Power! Or, you may click the link, above, to submit your pledge at any time. You will hear more about the Stewardship Campaign in September and October. We hope that you all have had a great summer.

Your Generosity Team

Lew Becker (chair), Andy Ashworth, Bill Blackmon, Korinne Smith, Pastor Aaron Neff

Consecration Sunday is Coming! November 8, 2026

DID YOU KNOW?

First Presbyterian Church spends approximately 75% of its annual budget on our Christian Mission. Of that total, the spending is composed of 31% towards Worship, 24% towards Christian Education, 23% towards Outreach, and 22% towards Fellowship.

·         Our Outreach Missions include financial gifts, and volunteers helping at over 20 local organizations, in addition to disaster relief trips and international mission. Locally we support Cameron Community Ministries, the Pittsford Food Cupboard, the Backpack Program for local school children, the Trinity Emmanuel Breakfast Cafe, Habitat for Humanity, Camp Whitman, Keeping Our Promise, Family Promise, and many more organizations. We went to New Bern, North Carolina (adults) in January 2023 and February 2025 (youth and adults) to assist with hurricane rebuilding. Every two years we send a dental team to the Kenyan orphanage at the Rehema for Kids - In Step Children’s Home. Our last team went in January 2026 and will return in 2028.

·         Worship comprises our leadership for services, our music (including guest musicians and concerts), and special services, such as weddings and funerals.

·         Education embraces Sunday school, LOGOS, Bible study, adult enrichment, small groups, and our youth programs. It also includes the Faith & Grief program.

·         Finally, Fellowship incorporates Deacon events, pastoral visits, fellowship hour after services, meeting and greeting visitors, member assistance, and prayer support. For example, the Deacons continue to sponsor monthly fellowship activities including Cooking Club and Buffalo Bills Tailgate Parties. The Deacons also plan and run annual events such as the June All Church Picnic, Dads & Grads strawberry social on Father's Day, and our Kick-Off Picnic in September. Fellowship also includes the Candlelight Night Brass Concert and Soup Supper we host in December each year.

We hope the ministries budget can help you to better understand how your support affects our church’s mission and that you will consider filling out a Sharing the Power pledge card.

Did you know? - You can see your own giving history by going to “Directory” from the home page, Sign-In to your account. Click on “My Profile” and then on “Giving” at the left-hand side of your profile screen.

You may, also, donate on-line by clicking HERE