There have been lots of good things happening at St. Luke's United Church of Christ on Seminary Avenue in Auburn.
The Rev. David Borthwick has been the new pastor since December 2007, at which time 18 new members joined the Congregation.
On May 12, the Women's Guild organization celebrated a Mother and Daughter Banquet. The guest speaker that evening was Dr. Deborah Geer, a surgeon at Auburn Memorial Hospital, who played her harp and gave a very enlightening talk about “memories.” There were 70 ladies in attendance and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves, as well as the delicious dinner.
On Sunday, May 18, they honored their gifted and talented organist and choir director Susan May, and the members of the choir. They also received 18 more members into St. Luke's. The congregation celebrated with a reception and party after the morning worship service.
They have recently become handicapped accessible, having had two chair lifts installed so that friends and members can get to the social rooms in the lower level of the church a little easier. Fairly soon, they will be adding ramps and remodeling a bathroom, to include an enlarged door to benefit those in wheelchairs. St. Luke's would like everyone to know that all are welcome to come and worship together with them. Thanks so much to Carleen Curran for sharing the news from St. Luke's.
€ Many of you may know Karen Hindenlang as the director of music at St. Joseph's School in Auburn. Well, she is also the organist at Trinity Episcopal Church in Geneva. Many thanks to Karen and her husband for sharing the following news.
Trinity Episcopal Church in Geneva invites friends, neighbors and members to join in a new community venture, an informal adult summer choir. Singers will meet at 10 a.m. Sundays in the historic chancel at the front of the church to warm-up together for the day's hymns, psalms, canticles, and chants. Summer worship services with music at Trinity Church will begin at 10:30 a.m. The church is located at the crest of the hill at 520 S. Main St., its tower visible from miles away.
“This is a chance for friends, visitors, snowbirds, returning college students, and members to enjoy singing together without a long-term commitment,” said new Trinity choir director Crawford Thoburn. He is professor of music and director of choral activities at Wells College, and began work at Trinity in January, with his wife, organist Karen Hindenlang.
“One day my wife was practicing, and two brothers who had moved far away from Geneva as teens more than 30 years ago, came into the church. They asked if they could sit in the beautiful choir pews where they had sung as boys,” said Thoburn.
“Clearly, the memory meant a great deal to them. So we started thinking about how to open up that experience to the larger community.”
For more information, call the Trinity office at 789-2919 or visit http://home.rochester.rr.com/trinitygeneva.
€ I also have news from the Auburn Assembly of God, located at 3141 E. Genesee St. In February, they welcomed their new Pastor, the Rev. Joshua Czyz and his family. They offer a worship service Sunday at 11 a.m., as well as Sunday school each week at 10 a.m. The youth group meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays and also their prayer service called “The Shed Prayer,” is offered at 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Their mission statement is: “We are a safe, loving, and accepting community of broken believers striving to know, love, and serve God, dedicated to knowing, loving, and serving our neighbors.”
Czyz offered these thoughtful words: “We're excited that you are interested in The Mill at Auburn Assembly of God. Our deepest desire is to bring glory to God through lives changed by the powerful gospel of Jesus Christ. We pray that our church will be a place where you can experience the love of God.
“Auburn Assembly of God has been a part of the Auburn community for over 50 years. The Mill is how we refer to our Sunday morning gathering. Why are we called The Mill? The Mill is a specific reference to the settling of the area north of Owasco Lake, now known as Auburn, by Col. John L Hardenberg. This area, known as Hardenberg's Corners was also known for its mill.
“We found The Mill to be an appropriate name, as a mill is a place where raw materials are broken down, polished, molded, and refined. We feel that when believers gather together to worship, share in community, and engage in God's Word, the same process happens in us.
“On our web site, I hope you find enough information about our various ministries and activities going on at The Mill. I encourage you to join us for a weekend gathering, and we look forward to getting to know you.”
They will be hosting a “Man in the Mirror” seminar for men on Saturday, June 7. All men are welcome and encouraged to attend this life-changing seminar. This event will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and there will be a $35 registration fee which will include lunch.
For more information, call 252-1024 or visit THEMILL. aag.org. Special thanks to Michael Ouimette for sharing the news with us from Auburn Assembly of God.
Have a great week everyone and remember, God made you, you are special, and he loves you so very much.
“Listening is where love begins.”
- Fred Rogers
Denise Bennett is a parishioner at Holy Family Church in Auburn. She can be reached at deniseb132@yahoo.com
On May 12, the Women's Guild organization celebrated a Mother and Daughter Banquet. The guest speaker that evening was Dr. Deborah Geer, a surgeon at Auburn Memorial Hospital, who played her harp and gave a very enlightening talk about “memories.” There were 70 ladies in attendance and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves, as well as the delicious dinner.
On Sunday, May 18, they honored their gifted and talented organist and choir director Susan May, and the members of the choir. They also received 18 more members into St. Luke's. The congregation celebrated with a reception and party after the morning worship service.
They have recently become handicapped accessible, having had two chair lifts installed so that friends and members can get to the social rooms in the lower level of the church a little easier. Fairly soon, they will be adding ramps and remodeling a bathroom, to include an enlarged door to benefit those in wheelchairs. St. Luke's would like everyone to know that all are welcome to come and worship together with them. Thanks so much to Carleen Curran for sharing the news from St. Luke's.
€ Many of you may know Karen Hindenlang as the director of music at St. Joseph's School in Auburn. Well, she is also the organist at Trinity Episcopal Church in Geneva. Many thanks to Karen and her husband for sharing the following news.
Trinity Episcopal Church in Geneva invites friends, neighbors and members to join in a new community venture, an informal adult summer choir. Singers will meet at 10 a.m. Sundays in the historic chancel at the front of the church to warm-up together for the day's hymns, psalms, canticles, and chants. Summer worship services with music at Trinity Church will begin at 10:30 a.m. The church is located at the crest of the hill at 520 S. Main St., its tower visible from miles away.
“This is a chance for friends, visitors, snowbirds, returning college students, and members to enjoy singing together without a long-term commitment,” said new Trinity choir director Crawford Thoburn. He is professor of music and director of choral activities at Wells College, and began work at Trinity in January, with his wife, organist Karen Hindenlang.
“One day my wife was practicing, and two brothers who had moved far away from Geneva as teens more than 30 years ago, came into the church. They asked if they could sit in the beautiful choir pews where they had sung as boys,” said Thoburn.
“Clearly, the memory meant a great deal to them. So we started thinking about how to open up that experience to the larger community.”
For more information, call the Trinity office at 789-2919 or visit http://home.rochester.rr.com/trinitygeneva.
€ I also have news from the Auburn Assembly of God, located at 3141 E. Genesee St. In February, they welcomed their new Pastor, the Rev. Joshua Czyz and his family. They offer a worship service Sunday at 11 a.m., as well as Sunday school each week at 10 a.m. The youth group meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays and also their prayer service called “The Shed Prayer,” is offered at 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Their mission statement is: “We are a safe, loving, and accepting community of broken believers striving to know, love, and serve God, dedicated to knowing, loving, and serving our neighbors.”
Czyz offered these thoughtful words: “We're excited that you are interested in The Mill at Auburn Assembly of God. Our deepest desire is to bring glory to God through lives changed by the powerful gospel of Jesus Christ. We pray that our church will be a place where you can experience the love of God.
“Auburn Assembly of God has been a part of the Auburn community for over 50 years. The Mill is how we refer to our Sunday morning gathering. Why are we called The Mill? The Mill is a specific reference to the settling of the area north of Owasco Lake, now known as Auburn, by Col. John L Hardenberg. This area, known as Hardenberg's Corners was also known for its mill.
“We found The Mill to be an appropriate name, as a mill is a place where raw materials are broken down, polished, molded, and refined. We feel that when believers gather together to worship, share in community, and engage in God's Word, the same process happens in us.
“On our web site, I hope you find enough information about our various ministries and activities going on at The Mill. I encourage you to join us for a weekend gathering, and we look forward to getting to know you.”
They will be hosting a “Man in the Mirror” seminar for men on Saturday, June 7. All men are welcome and encouraged to attend this life-changing seminar. This event will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and there will be a $35 registration fee which will include lunch.
For more information, call 252-1024 or visit THEMILL. aag.org. Special thanks to Michael Ouimette for sharing the news with us from Auburn Assembly of God.
Have a great week everyone and remember, God made you, you are special, and he loves you so very much.
“Listening is where love begins.”
- Fred Rogers
Denise Bennett is a parishioner at Holy Family Church in Auburn. She can be reached at deniseb132@yahoo.com
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